synonym Comparative
寄贈
VS
進呈
Differences Between "寄贈" and "進呈"
Option A
寄贈
Meaning
donation, presentation (of goods)
Reading
きぞう (kizou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は図書館に貴重な古書を寄贈した。
He donated valuable old books to the library.
Option B
進呈
Meaning
presentation, gift (formal, often free promotional gift)
Reading
しんてい (shintei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
新規ご契約のお客様には、記念品を進呈いたします。
We will present a commemorative gift to new contract customers.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(donation, presentation (of goods))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 寄贈: Refers specifically to donating goods (such as books, art, equipment) to an institution, organization, or public facility, often with an official procedure. 図書館や美術館、学校などの施設に物品を贈ること。
- 進呈: 物品などを目上の人やお客様に差し上げることを丁寧に言う言葉です。企業や店舗が記念品や粗品を贈る際によく使われます。 (A polite term for giving goods to superiors or customers. Often used by companies or stores when offering commemorative items or complimentary gifts.)
- 寄贈: Refers specifically to donating goods (such as books, art, equipment) to an institution, organization, or public facility, often with an official procedure. 図書館や美術館、学校などの施設に物品を贈ること。
- 進呈: 物品などを目上の人やお客様に差し上げることを丁寧に言う言葉です。企業や店舗が記念品や粗品を贈る際によく使われます。 (A polite term for giving goods to superiors or customers. Often used by companies or stores when offering commemorative items or complimentary gifts.)
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