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synonym Comparative
際立つ
VS
酷似

Differences Between "際立つ" and "酷似"

Option A
際立つ
Meaning
to stand out; to be prominent; to be striking
Reading
きわだつ (kiwadatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の才能はチームの中でも際立っている。
His talent stands out even within the team.
Option B
酷似
Meaning
striking resemblance, close resemblance
Reading
こくじ (kokuji)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その絵は本物と酷似しているが、偽物だ。
That painting closely resembles the original, but it's a fake.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to stand out; to be prominent; to be striking)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 際立つ: 他のものより特に目立つ、ひときわ目を引くときに使う。「特徴」や「才能」などが際立つというように使われます。
- 酷似: Emphasizes a very strong or uncanny similarity between two things, often to the point of being almost identical. Used for both objects and appearances. (二つのものが非常に似ていること、瓜二つの様子を表す。)
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