synonym Comparative
公務員
VS
供出
Differences Between "公務員" and "供出"
Option A
公務員
Meaning
public servant, government employee
Reading
こうむいん (kōmuin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は市役所の公務員として働いています。
He works as a public servant at the city office.
Option B
供出
Meaning
delivery (of goods, crops, etc. to the government), contribution
Reading
きょうしゅつ (kyōshutsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
戦時中は、農家は米を政府に供出させられた。
During the war, farmers were forced to deliver rice to the government.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(public servant, government employee)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 公務員: A person employed by the government (national or local) to serve the public.
- 供出: Often used in historical or formal contexts, especially regarding mandatory delivery of goods (e.g., rice) to the government, or voluntary contribution of items for a specific purpose. (特定の目的のために、物品などを提供すること。特に戦時中の食料強制徴用など歴史的文脈や、災害支援などの場面で使われる。)
- 公務員: A person employed by the government (national or local) to serve the public.
- 供出: Often used in historical or formal contexts, especially regarding mandatory delivery of goods (e.g., rice) to the government, or voluntary contribution of items for a specific purpose. (特定の目的のために、物品などを提供すること。特に戦時中の食料強制徴用など歴史的文脈や、災害支援などの場面で使われる。)
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