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synonym Comparative
詳しい
VS
詳述

Differences Between "詳しい" and "詳述"

Option A
詳しい
Meaning
detailed; full; accurate; well-informed; knowing well
Reading
くわしい (kuwashii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
システムの操作手順が分からないユーザーのため、マニュアルにはイラスト付きの極めて_______説明が記載されています。
For users who do not understand the system operation procedure, an extremely detailed explanation with illustrations is described in the manual.
Option B
詳述
Meaning
detailed explanation, elaborate description
Reading
しょうじゅつ (shōjutsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
報告書では、調査結果が詳細に詳述されている。
The report elaborately describes the survey results in detail.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(detailed; full; accurate; well-informed; knowing well)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 詳しい: Refers to descriptions or information being detailed, or a person being highly knowledgeable/well-informed in a specific field. Often used as 詳しい説明 or ~に詳しい. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Well-informed! "I am extremely well-informed in all of your sweet habits and preferences, Haruka-san!" ...っ! W-Well-informed in my habits! B-Baka! Don't write a research paper on my blushing habits! But... since you know me so well, make sure you use that knowledge to pamper me perfectly every single day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『くわしい(詳しい)よ!『ハルカ部長の、ヤキモチを妬いた時の「視線のそらし角度」や「照れ笑い時の口元の動き」について、僕は世界一詳しい自信があります!』って…っ!私の照れグセに詳しい!バカ!/// そんなとこ観察するんじゃないの!…でも、そこまで私の隅々まで熟知しているなら、一生私の機嫌を最大にキープする専属オペレーターとして責任を取りなさい!』
- 詳述: 物事を詳しく、細部にわたって述べること。特に学術的な論文や報告書などで、深い説明が必要な場合に使われます。/ To describe something in detail, covering all aspects. Especially used in academic papers or reports where in-depth explanation is required.
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