synonym Comparative
就中
VS
屈指
Differences Between "就中" and "屈指"
Option A
就中
Meaning
especially, above all, among others
Reading
なかんずく (nakanzuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は果物が好きだが、就中りんごが好物だ。
He likes fruits, but apples are his favorite among them.
Option B
屈指
Meaning
leading, foremost, prominent (among few)
Reading
くっし (kusshi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はこの分野において、世界屈指の専門家である。
He is one of the world's foremost experts in this field.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(especially, above all, among others)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 就中: Used to single out one item or aspect as particularly prominent or important from a group. (「中でも、特に」という意味で、数あるものの中から一つを際立たせる際に使う。)
- 屈指: Used to describe something that is among the very best or most prominent in its category, often indicating it can be counted on one's fingers. 数ある中でも特に優れていて、指折り数えられるほど prominent であることを表します。「～の屈指の」の形で用いられることが多いです。
- 就中: Used to single out one item or aspect as particularly prominent or important from a group. (「中でも、特に」という意味で、数あるものの中から一つを際立たせる際に使う。)
- 屈指: Used to describe something that is among the very best or most prominent in its category, often indicating it can be counted on one's fingers. 数ある中でも特に優れていて、指折り数えられるほど prominent であることを表します。「～の屈指の」の形で用いられることが多いです。
Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?
Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!