synonym Comparative
もっとも
VS
尽力
Differences Between "もっとも" and "尽力"
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
尽力
Meaning
effort, exertion, endeavor (often for someone else's benefit or a common goal)
Reading
じんりょく (jinryoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
皆様の多大なるご尽力に感謝申し上げます。
Thank you for your great efforts.
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.
- 尽力: ある目的のために、全力を尽くして努力すること。特に、他者のためや共通の目標のために努力する際に用いられる。 (To exert all one's strength and make efforts for a certain purpose. Especially used when making efforts for the benefit of others or for a common goal.)
- 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.
- 尽力: ある目的のために、全力を尽くして努力すること。特に、他者のためや共通の目標のために努力する際に用いられる。 (To exert all one's strength and make efforts for a certain purpose. Especially used when making efforts for the benefit of others or for a common goal.)
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