synonym Comparative
食い違う
VS
抵触
Differences Between "食い違う" and "抵触"
Option A
食い違う
Meaning
to cross each other, to conflict, to differ, to disagree
Reading
くいちがう (kuichigau)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼らの話はあちこちで食い違っていた。
Their stories were conflicting in various places.
Option B
抵触
Meaning
infringement, conflict, violation
Reading
ていしょく (teishoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の行為は会社の規則に抵触する可能性がある。
His actions may be in violation of company regulations.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to cross each other, to conflict, to differ, to disagree)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 食い違う: Used when opinions, statements, accounts, or expectations do not match, are inconsistent, or contradict each other. Often used with a preposition like 「と」 or 「が」.
- 抵触: Used when something comes into conflict with a rule, law, or principle. Often in formal or legal contexts. 法律、規則、約束などと食い違い、違反するような場合に用いられます。 (Used when something conflicts with and violates laws, rules, or agreements.)
- 食い違う: Used when opinions, statements, accounts, or expectations do not match, are inconsistent, or contradict each other. Often used with a preposition like 「と」 or 「が」.
- 抵触: Used when something comes into conflict with a rule, law, or principle. Often in formal or legal contexts. 法律、規則、約束などと食い違い、違反するような場合に用いられます。 (Used when something conflicts with and violates laws, rules, or agreements.)
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