synonym Comparative
昔
VS
回数
Differences Between "昔" and "回数"
Option A
昔
Meaning
old times, ancient times, a long time ago
Reading
むかし (mukashi)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
昔々、おじいさんとおばあさんがいました。
Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman.
Option B
回数
Meaning
number of times, frequency
Reading
かいすう (kaisū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
週に3回ジムに通っている。
I go to the gym 3 times a week.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(old times, ancient times, a long time ago)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 昔: Noun or adverb. Refers to a past period, often distant. Commonly used to begin traditional stories ('Mukashi mukashi...').
- 回数: Refers to how many times an action or event has occurred. Often used with a numerical counter or to discuss frequency. (ある行動や出来事が何回行われたかを示す。数値と合わせて使われることや、頻度について話す際によく用いられる。)
- 昔: Noun or adverb. Refers to a past period, often distant. Commonly used to begin traditional stories ('Mukashi mukashi...').
- 回数: Refers to how many times an action or event has occurred. Often used with a numerical counter or to discuss frequency. (ある行動や出来事が何回行われたかを示す。数値と合わせて使われることや、頻度について話す際によく用いられる。)
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