synonym Comparative
面識
VS
偃鼠飲河
Differences Between "面識" and "偃鼠飲河"
Option A
面識
Meaning
acquaintance; knowing someone by sight
Reading
めんしき (menshiki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼とは以前から面識がある。
I've had an acquaintance with him for some time.
Option B
偃鼠飲河
Meaning
being content with little, knowing one's limits
Reading
えんそいんが (ensoin'ga)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は偃鼠飲河に興味があります。
I am interested in being content with little, knowing one's limits.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(acquaintance; knowing someone by sight)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 面識: Refers to having met someone before or knowing who they are. Often used with 'ある' (to have) or 'ない' (not to have).
- 偃鼠飲河: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 面識: Refers to having met someone before or knowing who they are. Often used with 'ある' (to have) or 'ない' (not to have).
- 偃鼠飲河: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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