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synonym Comparative
公平な
VS
是々非々

Differences Between "公平な" and "是々非々"

Option A
公平な
Meaning
fair, impartial, just
Reading
こうへいな (kouheina)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
先生は生徒たちに公平な態度をとるべきだ。
Teachers should adopt a fair attitude towards their students.
Option B
是々非々
Meaning
fair and impartial; strictly distinguishing right from wrong
Reading
ぜぜひひ (zezehihi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は常に是々非々の態度で仕事に取り組むため、周囲からの信頼が厚い。
He always approaches his work with a fair and impartial attitude, earning him great trust from those around him.

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Which word fits this context: "(fair, impartial, just)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 公平な: Describes situations, judgments, or people as being fair or impartial. Often used in formal contexts or when discussing equality. (e.g., 公平な判断 - a fair judgment)
- 是々非々: 物事を公平に判断し、良いものは良い、悪いものは悪いと明確に区別する態度を表します。私情を挟まず、客観的な判断を重んじる状況で使われます。
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