synonym Comparative
もっとも
VS
蓋し
Differences Between "もっとも" and "蓋し"
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
蓋し
Meaning
perhaps, probably; indeed, surely (often archaic or literary)
Reading
けだし (kedashi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
蓋し、それは最善の選択であっただろう。
Perhaps, that was the best choice.
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.
- 蓋し: A somewhat archaic or formal adverb used to express conjecture or strong assertion. Often found in written or literary contexts.
- 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.
- 蓋し: A somewhat archaic or formal adverb used to express conjecture or strong assertion. Often found in written or literary contexts.
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