synonym Comparative
面識
VS
精通
Differences Between "面識" and "精通"
Option A
面識
Meaning
acquaintance, knowing someone by sight, having met before
Reading
めんしき (menshiki)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼とは一度も面識がありません。
I have never met him before. / I have no acquaintance with him.
Option B
精通
Meaning
being well-versed; expert; having thorough knowledge of
Reading
せいつう (seitsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はその分野の専門家で、技術的な詳細に精通している。
He is an expert in that field, well-versed in technical details.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(acquaintance, knowing someone by sight, having met before)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 面識: Refers to having met someone before or knowing them, often used with ある (aru) or ない (nai) to indicate having or not having met. 人と一度でも会ったことがある、または顔を知っている関係を指します。
- 精通: Used to describe someone with deep knowledge or expertise in a particular field. Often used with 「～に精通している」. (ある分野に深い知識や専門的技能があることを表す。多く「～に精通している」の形で使う。)
- 面識: Refers to having met someone before or knowing them, often used with ある (aru) or ない (nai) to indicate having or not having met. 人と一度でも会ったことがある、または顔を知っている関係を指します。
- 精通: Used to describe someone with deep knowledge or expertise in a particular field. Often used with 「～に精通している」. (ある分野に深い知識や専門的技能があることを表す。多く「～に精通している」の形で使う。)
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