synonym Comparative
口裏
VS
奥義
Differences Between "口裏" and "奥義"
Option A
口裏
Meaning
secret understanding; concerted story; alibi (often in the context of conspiring)
Reading
くちうら (kuchiura)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
二人は警察に怪しまれないよう、口裏を合わせた。
The two coordinated their stories so as not to be suspected by the police.
Option B
奥義
Meaning
secret art, mysteries
Reading
おうぎ (ougi)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は奥義に興味があります。
I am interested in secret art, mysteries.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(secret understanding; concerted story; alibi (often in the context of conspiring))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 口裏: Usually used in phrases like 口裏を合わせる (kuchiura o awaseru - to conspire, to coordinate one's story) when people agree on a story to deceive someone. 嘘や秘密に関連して使われることが多い表現です。
- 奥義: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 口裏: Usually used in phrases like 口裏を合わせる (kuchiura o awaseru - to conspire, to coordinate one's story) when people agree on a story to deceive someone. 嘘や秘密に関連して使われることが多い表現です。
- 奥義: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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