synonym Comparative
供述
VS
控訴
Differences Between "供述" and "控訴"
Option A
供述
Meaning
testimony; deposition; statement (to the police/court)
Reading
きょうじゅつ (kyōjutsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
容疑者は警察の取り調べに対し、全ての供述を拒否した。
The suspect refused to give any testimony during the police interrogation.
Option B
控訴
Meaning
appeal (to a higher court)
Reading
こうそ (kōso)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は判決に不服として控訴した。
He appealed the verdict because he was dissatisfied with it.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(testimony; deposition; statement (to the police/court))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 供述: A formal term used specifically in legal or investigative contexts, referring to a statement given by a witness or suspect to authorities. Not used in casual conversation.
- 控訴: A legal term. Refers to formally requesting a higher court to review a lower court's decision. Often used with する (suru) as 控訴する (kōso suru).
- 供述: A formal term used specifically in legal or investigative contexts, referring to a statement given by a witness or suspect to authorities. Not used in casual conversation.
- 控訴: A legal term. Refers to formally requesting a higher court to review a lower court's decision. Often used with する (suru) as 控訴する (kōso suru).
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