synonym Comparative
コツ
VS
馴れ合い
Differences Between "コツ" and "馴れ合い"
Option A
コツ
Meaning
trick, knack, secret (of doing something), point
Reading
コツ (kotsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
料理のコツを教えてください。
Please teach me the trick to cooking.
Option B
馴れ合い
Meaning
collusion, conspiracy, secret understanding, familiarity resulting in laxness
Reading
なれあい (nareai)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
企業と行政の馴れ合いが問題視された。
The collusion between the company and the administration was viewed as a problem.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(trick, knack, secret (of doing something), point)"?
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使い分け解説:
- コツ: The specific technique, method, or 'trick' that makes a task easier or more effective, often learned through experience. 物事をうまくこなすための、ちょっとした秘訣や要領、要点のことです。
- 馴れ合い: 互いに遠慮や緊張感がなくなり、不正や手抜きを黙認し合う関係。ネガティブな文脈で使われることが多い。(A relationship where mutual deference or tension disappears, leading to tacit approval of wrongdoing or negligence. Often used in a negative context.)
- コツ: The specific technique, method, or 'trick' that makes a task easier or more effective, often learned through experience. 物事をうまくこなすための、ちょっとした秘訣や要領、要点のことです。
- 馴れ合い: 互いに遠慮や緊張感がなくなり、不正や手抜きを黙認し合う関係。ネガティブな文脈で使われることが多い。(A relationship where mutual deference or tension disappears, leading to tacit approval of wrongdoing or negligence. Often used in a negative context.)
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