synonym Comparative
薫陶
VS
訓令
Differences Between "薫陶" and "訓令"
Option A
薫陶
Meaning
training; instruction; edification; moral guidance (often implies subtle, long-term influence, like a mentor)
Reading
くんとう (kunto)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は恩師の薫陶を受けて、立派な学者になった。
He received instruction and guidance from his respected mentor and became an excellent scholar.
Option B
訓令
Meaning
directive / internal government instruction
Reading
くんれい (kunrei)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は訓令に興味があります。
I am interested in directive / internal government instruction.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(training; instruction; edification; moral guidance (often implies subtle, long-term influence, like a mentor))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 薫陶: Implies nurturing and guiding someone's character or skills, often by a respected elder or teacher, with a focus on moral and intellectual development. It's a more formal and profound term than simple "teaching." (尊敬する師や先輩からの、人格や学識を育むような指導や教育。単なる知識の伝達よりも、人格形成や人間としての成長を促す意味合いが強い。)
- 訓令: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 薫陶: Implies nurturing and guiding someone's character or skills, often by a respected elder or teacher, with a focus on moral and intellectual development. It's a more formal and profound term than simple "teaching." (尊敬する師や先輩からの、人格や学識を育むような指導や教育。単なる知識の伝達よりも、人格形成や人間としての成長を促す意味合いが強い。)
- 訓令: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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