synonym Comparative
詳しく
VS
こまめに
Differences Between "詳しく" and "こまめに"
Option A
詳しく
Meaning
in detail; thoroughly; precisely (adverbial form of 詳しい)
Reading
詳しく (kuwashiku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
そのことについて、もっと詳しく教えてください。
Please tell me more about that in detail.
Option B
こまめに
Meaning
frequently, diligently, regularly, carefully (with attention to detail)
Reading
こまめに (komameni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
健康のために、こまめに運動するようにしている。
For my health, I try to exercise diligently/frequently.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(in detail; thoroughly; precisely (adverbial form of 詳しい))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 詳しく: Used when asking for or giving more specific information. Often follows verbs like 「説明する」 (setsumei suru - to explain).
- こまめに: Describes an action done frequently and carefully, often for maintenance, prevention, or small tasks that add up. Implies being attentive and not neglecting things. (面倒がらずに、細かく、頻繁に何かを行う様子。手入れや予防策などによく使われる。)
- 詳しく: Used when asking for or giving more specific information. Often follows verbs like 「説明する」 (setsumei suru - to explain).
- こまめに: Describes an action done frequently and carefully, often for maintenance, prevention, or small tasks that add up. Implies being attentive and not neglecting things. (面倒がらずに、細かく、頻繁に何かを行う様子。手入れや予防策などによく使われる。)
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