synonym Comparative
休憩
VS
故障
Differences Between "休憩" and "故障"
Option A
休憩
Meaning
break, rest (noun); to take a break (する)
Reading
きゅうけい (kyuukei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
仕事の合間に休憩する。
I take a break between work.
Option B
故障
Meaning
breakdown, failure, malfunction (noun); to break down (する)
Reading
こしょう (koshou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
テレビが故障した。
The TV broke down.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(break, rest (noun); to take a break (する))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 休憩: A short pause from work, study, or other activity to rest. Often used with する (休憩する) to mean 'to take a break'.
- 故障: Refers to a state where a machine, equipment, or device stops working properly. Can be a noun or used with する (故障する) as a verb.
- 休憩: A short pause from work, study, or other activity to rest. Often used with する (休憩する) to mean 'to take a break'.
- 故障: Refers to a state where a machine, equipment, or device stops working properly. Can be a noun or used with する (故障する) as a verb.
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