synonym Comparative
国語
VS
謙譲
Differences Between "国語" and "謙譲"
Option A
国語
Meaning
national language (especially Japanese in Japan); Japanese language (as a school subject)
Reading
こくご (kokugo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
小学校では国語の授業がある。
There are Japanese language classes in elementary school.
Option B
謙譲
Meaning
humility, modesty, self-abasement (in language)
Reading
けんじょう (kenjō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は常に謙譲の姿勢を崩さない。
He always maintains an attitude of humility.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(national language (especially Japanese in Japan); Japanese language (as a school subject))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 国語: In Japan, '国語' specifically refers to the Japanese language taught as a subject in schools, or the Japanese language in general from a national perspective.
- 謙譲: 自分をへりくだり、相手を立てる態度や言葉遣いを指します。特に日本語では「謙譲語」として、敬語表現の一種であり、相手への敬意を示す重要な方法です。
- 国語: In Japan, '国語' specifically refers to the Japanese language taught as a subject in schools, or the Japanese language in general from a national perspective.
- 謙譲: 自分をへりくだり、相手を立てる態度や言葉遣いを指します。特に日本語では「謙譲語」として、敬語表現の一種であり、相手への敬意を示す重要な方法です。
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