synonym Comparative
こじれる
VS
ややこしい
Differences Between "こじれる" and "ややこしい"
Option A
こじれる
Meaning
to get complicated, to worsen (a situation/relationship), to become strained
Reading
こじれる (kojireru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
二人の関係がこじれて、話すこともなくなった。
Their relationship became strained, and they no longer even speak.
Option B
ややこしい
Meaning
complicated, complex
Reading
ややこしい (yayakoshii)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとてもややこしいですね。
This is very complicated, complex, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to get complicated, to worsen (a situation/relationship), to become strained)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- こじれる: Implies that a situation, relationship, or even an illness that was initially simple or manageable has become more difficult, entangled, or worse.
- ややこしい: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- こじれる: Implies that a situation, relationship, or even an illness that was initially simple or manageable has become more difficult, entangled, or worse.
- ややこしい: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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