synonym Comparative
繰り越す
VS
天秤
Differences Between "繰り越す" and "天秤"
Option A
繰り越す
Meaning
to carry over (e.g., balance, leave days)
Reading
くりこす (kurikosu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
残りの有給休暇を来年に繰り越す。
To carry over the remaining paid leave to next year.
Option B
天秤
Meaning
scales, balance; trade-off
Reading
てんびん (tenbin)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は正義と感情の間で天秤にかけた。
He weighed justice against emotion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to carry over (e.g., balance, leave days))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 繰り越す: Commonly used in finance, accounting, or when managing annual leave, meaning to transfer something to the next period or year.
- 天秤: Refers to a physical weighing scale or, more commonly, a metaphorical balance or trade-off between two conflicting things (e.g., justice vs. emotion). Often used in discussions about fairness or comparing choices.
- 繰り越す: Commonly used in finance, accounting, or when managing annual leave, meaning to transfer something to the next period or year.
- 天秤: Refers to a physical weighing scale or, more commonly, a metaphorical balance or trade-off between two conflicting things (e.g., justice vs. emotion). Often used in discussions about fairness or comparing choices.
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