synonym Comparative
酷似
VS
吟味
Differences Between "酷似" and "吟味"
Option A
酷似
Meaning
striking resemblance, close imitation
Reading
こくじ (kokuji)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の絵は有名な画家の作品に酷似している。
His painting bears a striking resemblance to a famous painter's work.
Option B
吟味
Meaning
careful selection; close examination; scrutiny
Reading
ぎんみ (ginmi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
このレストランは食材を吟味していることで有名だ。
This restaurant is famous for carefully selecting its ingredients.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(striking resemblance, close imitation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 酷似: Often used to describe something or someone that looks almost identical to something/someone else, sometimes surprisingly so.
- 吟味: Often used in formal contexts to describe the process of thoroughly evaluating, scrutinizing, or carefully selecting something, such as ingredients, evidence, or plans. (入念に調べたり、注意深く選んだりする行為を指す、やや堅い表現。)
- 酷似: Often used to describe something or someone that looks almost identical to something/someone else, sometimes surprisingly so.
- 吟味: Often used in formal contexts to describe the process of thoroughly evaluating, scrutinizing, or carefully selecting something, such as ingredients, evidence, or plans. (入念に調べたり、注意深く選んだりする行為を指す、やや堅い表現。)
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