synonym Comparative
間に合わせる
VS
期限
Differences Between "間に合わせる" and "期限"
Option A
間に合わせる
Meaning
to make something in time, to make do with, to manage with, to complete by a deadline
Reading
まにあわせる (maniawaseru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
レポートを締め切りに間に合わせる。
To finish the report by the deadline.
Option B
期限
Meaning
deadline; time limit; expiration
Reading
きげん (kigen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
レポートの提出期限を守ることは、非常に大切です。
Obeying the report submission deadline is extremely important.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to make something in time, to make do with, to manage with, to complete by a deadline)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 間に合わせる: 決められた期限までに何かを完成させる、または、理想的ではないが一時的に代替品で用事を済ませる、という意味で使われます。
- 期限: Refers to a deadline, time limit, or expiration date/period. Often used with 期限を守る (to keep the deadline). Contrast with 期間 (period/duration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'The deadline for submission is today! ...If you're late... as a penalty, you're staying in my room all night to finish it! Got it?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『提出の期限は今日までって、あれほど言ったでしょ！...もし遅れたら、お仕置きとして私の部屋で徹夜で作業だからね！言い訳は聞かないわよ！』
- 間に合わせる: 決められた期限までに何かを完成させる、または、理想的ではないが一時的に代替品で用事を済ませる、という意味で使われます。
- 期限: Refers to a deadline, time limit, or expiration date/period. Often used with 期限を守る (to keep the deadline). Contrast with 期間 (period/duration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'The deadline for submission is today! ...If you're late... as a penalty, you're staying in my room all night to finish it! Got it?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『提出の期限は今日までって、あれほど言ったでしょ！...もし遅れたら、お仕置きとして私の部屋で徹夜で作業だからね！言い訳は聞かないわよ！』
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