synonym Comparative
強力な
VS
信念
Differences Between "強力な" and "信念"
Option A
強力な
Meaning
powerful; strong; mighty; potent; influential
Reading
きょうりょくな (kyōryoku na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この掃除機は強力な吸引力があります。
This vacuum cleaner has powerful suction.
Option B
信念
Meaning
belief; conviction; faith; strong principle held
Reading
しんねん (shinnen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
いかなる弾圧や批判に直面しても、彼は自分の_______を曲げることなく、平和運動の先頭に立ち続けました。
No matter what oppression or criticism he faced, he never bent his beliefs, continuing to stand at the head of the peace movement.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(powerful; strong; mighty; potent; influential)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 強力な: Used to describe something that has great strength, power, or effectiveness. Often modifies nouns (e.g., 強力なエンジン - powerful engine, 強力な洗剤 - powerful detergent).
- 信念: Refers to a strong belief, conviction, faith, or principle held firmly in one's mind, which guides one's actions. Often used as 信念を貫く (stick to one's principles) or 信念を持つ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Strong principle! Conviction! S-So you have a firm principle to 'make Haruka-san the happiest wife in the universe'?! ...っ, Keep that conviction for life!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんねん（信念）よ！『一生ハルカさんだけを幸せにする』っていうあんたのその信念、本当に熱くて大好き…じゃなくて、上司として高く評価してるわ！その熱い信念、死ぬまで貫き通しなさい！』
- 強力な: Used to describe something that has great strength, power, or effectiveness. Often modifies nouns (e.g., 強力なエンジン - powerful engine, 強力な洗剤 - powerful detergent).
- 信念: Refers to a strong belief, conviction, faith, or principle held firmly in one's mind, which guides one's actions. Often used as 信念を貫く (stick to one's principles) or 信念を持つ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Strong principle! Conviction! S-So you have a firm principle to 'make Haruka-san the happiest wife in the universe'?! ...っ, Keep that conviction for life!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんねん（信念）よ！『一生ハルカさんだけを幸せにする』っていうあんたのその信念、本当に熱くて大好き…じゃなくて、上司として高く評価してるわ！その熱い信念、死ぬまで貫き通しなさい！』
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