synonym Comparative
公言
VS
披見
Differences Between "公言" and "披見"
Option A
公言
Meaning
public declaration, open statement, professing
Reading
こうげん (kōgen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は結婚することを公言した。
He publicly declared his intention to marry.
Option B
披見
Meaning
perusal, reading through (a document, letter); to open and view
Reading
ひけん (hiken)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
添付資料をご披見いただければ幸いです。
I would appreciate it if you could peruse the attached document.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(public declaration, open statement, professing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 公言: Refers to stating something openly and publicly, often with a sense of boldness, conviction, or defiance. It's not just a simple statement but one made for others to hear and acknowledge. 「隠さずに、おおっぴらに言うこと」を意味します。
- 披見: A humble term for 'reading' or 'looking at' something, especially when requesting a superior to read a document or letter. 相手に文書などを見てもらうこと、または見ることの謙譲語・尊敬語として用いられます。
- 公言: Refers to stating something openly and publicly, often with a sense of boldness, conviction, or defiance. It's not just a simple statement but one made for others to hear and acknowledge. 「隠さずに、おおっぴらに言うこと」を意味します。
- 披見: A humble term for 'reading' or 'looking at' something, especially when requesting a superior to read a document or letter. 相手に文書などを見てもらうこと、または見ることの謙譲語・尊敬語として用いられます。
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