synonym Comparative
もっとも
VS
ごく
Differences Between "もっとも" and "ごく"
Option A
もっとも
Meaning
most, extremely; (less common) indeed, quite right
Reading
もっとも (mottomo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
富士山は日本で最も高い山です。
Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.
Option B
ごく
Meaning
quite, very, extremely (often with small quantity/degree)
Reading
ごく (goku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
これはごく一部の人が知っている情報だ。
This is information known by only a very small number of people.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(most, extremely; (less common) indeed, quite right)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- もっとも: This adverb is primarily used to mean "most" or "extremely," indicating the highest degree among a group. It precedes adjectives or adverbs. It can also be used as an expression of agreement, meaning "indeed" or "quite right," but this usage is less common in N3 contexts.
- ごく: An adverb meaning 'very' or 'quite', typically used to emphasize a small quantity, degree, or rarity. Often paired with words like わずか, 一部, 少数. (「非常に」「きわめて」という意味の副詞。特に、量や程度が少ないこと、稀なことなどを強調する際に使われる。)
- もっとも: This adverb is primarily used to mean "most" or "extremely," indicating the highest degree among a group. It precedes adjectives or adverbs. It can also be used as an expression of agreement, meaning "indeed" or "quite right," but this usage is less common in N3 contexts.
- ごく: An adverb meaning 'very' or 'quite', typically used to emphasize a small quantity, degree, or rarity. Often paired with words like わずか, 一部, 少数. (「非常に」「きわめて」という意味の副詞。特に、量や程度が少ないこと、稀なことなどを強調する際に使われる。)
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