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synonym Comparative
向上
VS
好転

Differences Between "向上" and "好転"

Option A
向上
Meaning
improvement, advancement, progress
Reading
こうじょう (kōjō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
日本語の能力を向上させるために、毎日勉強しています。
I study every day to improve my Japanese language skills.
Option B
好転
Meaning
change for the better, improvement
Reading
こうてん (kōten)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
長らく続いていた不況も、ようやく好転の兆しが見えてきた。
The long-lasting recession is finally showing signs of improvement.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(improvement, advancement, progress)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 向上: 主に能力や技術、品質などがより良い状態になることを指します。動詞としては「向上する」や「向上させる」の形で使われます。(Refers mainly to skills, technology, or quality becoming a better state. As a verb, it is used in the forms 'kōjō suru' (to improve) or 'kōjō saseru' (to improve something).)
- 好転: Refers to a situation changing from bad to good, or getting better. Often used for conditions, economy, or health. (状況や事態が悪い方向から良い方向へ変わること。景気、病状、関係性などに対して用いられる。)
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