synonym Comparative
駆使
VS
改悪
Differences Between "駆使" and "改悪"
Option A
駆使
Meaning
making full use of, having a good command of (skill, knowledge, resources)
Reading
くし (kushi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は語学力を駆使して交渉を成功させた。
He successfully negotiated by making full use of his language skills.
Option B
改悪
Meaning
deterioration, making worse, revision for the worse
Reading
かいあく (kaiaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その法律の改正は、市民生活を改悪するものだと批判された。
The revision of that law was criticized as something that would worsen citizens' lives.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(making full use of, having a good command of (skill, knowledge, resources))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 駆使: Emphasizes using one's abilities, knowledge, or resources skillfully, effectively, and to their maximum potential. Often used with 「～を駆使する」.
- 改悪: The opposite of improvement. Explicitly means changing something for the worse, or causing something to deteriorate. Often used for laws, systems, or conditions.
- 駆使: Emphasizes using one's abilities, knowledge, or resources skillfully, effectively, and to their maximum potential. Often used with 「～を駆使する」.
- 改悪: The opposite of improvement. Explicitly means changing something for the worse, or causing something to deteriorate. Often used for laws, systems, or conditions.
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