synonym Comparative
協調
VS
渾然
Differences Between "協調" and "渾然"
Option A
協調
Meaning
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
Reading
きょうちょう (kyōchō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
個人の主張を押し通すだけでなく、周囲と_______して進める姿勢が社会人には求められます。
Not just pushing one's individual claims, but an attitude of cooperating and advancing with surroundings is required for society members.
Option B
渾然
Meaning
complete unity; perfect harmony; blend; fusion
Reading
こんぜん (konzen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼らの演奏は渾然一体となって、聴衆を魅了した。
Their performance blended into a perfect whole, captivating the audience.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 協調: Refers to cooperation, coordination, conciliation, or working in harmony with others to achieve mutual goals (often written as 協調性). Often used as 協調する (to cooperate). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cooperation! Harmony! You need to show absolute coordination with my weekend date plans! Helping each other and loving each other is the ultimate harmony!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『協調よ！チームの協調性が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私の「今週末は映画館に行きましょう」っていう提案に対して、最高の協調性（大賛成）を示しなさい！』
- 渾然: Often used in phrases like 「渾然一体 (konzen ittai)」to describe things blending together perfectly, losing their individual distinctions. It has a somewhat formal or literary feel. (全体が一つに溶け合う様子を表す際に使われます。「渾然一体」という形でよく使われ、やや硬い表現です。)
- 協調: Refers to cooperation, coordination, conciliation, or working in harmony with others to achieve mutual goals (often written as 協調性). Often used as 協調する (to cooperate). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cooperation! Harmony! You need to show absolute coordination with my weekend date plans! Helping each other and loving each other is the ultimate harmony!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『協調よ！チームの協調性が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私の「今週末は映画館に行きましょう」っていう提案に対して、最高の協調性（大賛成）を示しなさい！』
- 渾然: Often used in phrases like 「渾然一体 (konzen ittai)」to describe things blending together perfectly, losing their individual distinctions. It has a somewhat formal or literary feel. (全体が一つに溶け合う様子を表す際に使われます。「渾然一体」という形でよく使われ、やや硬い表現です。)
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