synonym Comparative
内密
VS
結託
Differences Between "内密" and "結託"
Option A
内密
Meaning
secret, confidential, private (more formal)
Reading
ないみつ (naimitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この件は内密に進めてください。
Please proceed with this matter confidentially.
Option B
結託
Meaning
collusion, conspiracy, secret alliance
Reading
けったく (kettaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
複数の企業が価格を操作するために結託していたことが発覚した。
It was discovered that several companies had colluded to manipulate prices.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(secret, confidential, private (more formal))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 内密: 内緒よりもフォーマルな場面で使われ、公にせず秘密裏に進めるべき事柄を指します。ビジネスや公的な文脈でよく見られます。(Used in more formal settings than '内緒', referring to matters that should be kept private and proceeded with in secret. Often seen in business or official contexts.)
- 結託: Almost always carries a negative connotation, implying a secret agreement or alliance for illicit or wrongful purposes, often to deceive or gain unfair advantage. （通常、不正な目的や非合法な行為のために秘密裏に協力・提携すること。悪い意味で使われることが多い。）
- 内密: 内緒よりもフォーマルな場面で使われ、公にせず秘密裏に進めるべき事柄を指します。ビジネスや公的な文脈でよく見られます。(Used in more formal settings than '内緒', referring to matters that should be kept private and proceeded with in secret. Often seen in business or official contexts.)
- 結託: Almost always carries a negative connotation, implying a secret agreement or alliance for illicit or wrongful purposes, often to deceive or gain unfair advantage. （通常、不正な目的や非合法な行為のために秘密裏に協力・提携すること。悪い意味で使われることが多い。）
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