synonym Comparative
恒例
VS
既成概念
Differences Between "恒例" and "既成概念"
Option A
恒例
Meaning
established custom, annual event, routine
Reading
こうれい (kourei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
我が家では、年末に大掃除をするのが恒例です。
It's an established custom in our family to do a big cleaning at the end of the year.
Option B
既成概念
Meaning
preconception, established idea, existing concept/notion
Reading
きせいがいねん (kisei gainen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は既成概念にとらわれず、新しい発想で問題解決を図った。
He solved the problem with new ideas, without being bound by established notions.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(established custom, annual event, routine)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 恒例: 決まって行われる行事や習慣、慣習を指します。特に時期や場所が定まっているものによく使われます。/ Refers to events, customs, or routines that are regularly held. Often used for things with fixed timings or locations.
- 既成概念: Refers to ideas or ways of thinking that are already formed and accepted, often implying a need to challenge or break free from them. (すでに形成され、一般的に受け入れられている考え方を指す。多くの場合、それを打ち破る必要性を示唆する際に使われる。)
- 恒例: 決まって行われる行事や習慣、慣習を指します。特に時期や場所が定まっているものによく使われます。/ Refers to events, customs, or routines that are regularly held. Often used for things with fixed timings or locations.
- 既成概念: Refers to ideas or ways of thinking that are already formed and accepted, often implying a need to challenge or break free from them. (すでに形成され、一般的に受け入れられている考え方を指す。多くの場合、それを打ち破る必要性を示唆する際に使われる。)
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