synonym Comparative
明確
VS
確実
Differences Between "明確" and "確実"
Option A
明確
Meaning
clear, precise, definite
Reading
めいかく (meikaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の説明はとても明確で分かりやすかった。
His explanation was very clear and easy to understand.
Option B
確実
Meaning
certain, reliable, definite, sure
Reading
かくじつ (kakujitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の証言は確実な情報源に基づいている。
His testimony is based on a reliable source.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(clear, precise, definite)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 明確: 物事がはっきりしていて、あいまいさがない状態を表します。「明確にする」や「明確な目標」のように使われます。 (Describes something that is clear, unambiguous, and easy to understand. Used like 「明確にする」 (to clarify) or 「明確な目標」 (clear goal).)
- 確実: Emphasizes certainty and reliability of a fact, outcome, or promise. It suggests there is little to no doubt. Often used for predictions or guarantees. 着実 (chakujitsu) is about the *process* being steady, 確実 is about the *outcome* or *fact* being certain.
- 明確: 物事がはっきりしていて、あいまいさがない状態を表します。「明確にする」や「明確な目標」のように使われます。 (Describes something that is clear, unambiguous, and easy to understand. Used like 「明確にする」 (to clarify) or 「明確な目標」 (clear goal).)
- 確実: Emphasizes certainty and reliability of a fact, outcome, or promise. It suggests there is little to no doubt. Often used for predictions or guarantees. 着実 (chakujitsu) is about the *process* being steady, 確実 is about the *outcome* or *fact* being certain.
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