synonym Comparative
睦まじい
VS
円滑な
Differences Between "睦まじい" and "円滑な"
Option A
睦まじい
Meaning
intimate, friendly, harmonious, cordial
Reading
むつまじい (mutsumajii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼ら夫婦はいつも睦まじく暮らしている。
The couple always lives together harmoniously.
Option B
円滑な
Meaning
smooth; harmonious; unimpeded
Reading
えんかつな (enkatsu na)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議は円滑に進んだ。
The meeting proceeded smoothly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(intimate, friendly, harmonious, cordial)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 睦まじい: An adjective (い-adjective) used to describe a close and harmonious relationship, especially between a married couple, family members, or very good friends. It implies mutual affection and understanding.
- 円滑な: Describes processes, relationships, or operations that proceed without trouble or friction. Often used with nouns like 運営 (management), 関係 (relationship), 進行 (progress). (物事の進行や関係が滞りなく、摩擦なく進む様子を表す。「運営」「関係」「進行」などの名詞と共に使われることが多い。)
- 睦まじい: An adjective (い-adjective) used to describe a close and harmonious relationship, especially between a married couple, family members, or very good friends. It implies mutual affection and understanding.
- 円滑な: Describes processes, relationships, or operations that proceed without trouble or friction. Often used with nouns like 運営 (management), 関係 (relationship), 進行 (progress). (物事の進行や関係が滞りなく、摩擦なく進む様子を表す。「運営」「関係」「進行」などの名詞と共に使われることが多い。)
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