synonym Comparative
根強い
VS
確固たる
Differences Between "根強い" and "確固たる"
Option A
根強い
Meaning
deeply rooted, firmly established, persistent
Reading
ねづよい (nedzuyoi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その習慣は、この地域に根強く残っている。
That custom remains deeply rooted in this region.
Option B
確固たる
Meaning
firm, solid, established, unwavering
Reading
かっこたる (kakkotaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はどんな困難にも揺るがない__確固たる__信念を持っている。
He has a firm belief that will not be shaken by any difficulty.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(deeply rooted, firmly established, persistent)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
- 確固たる: Describes something that is strong, stable, and unlikely to change or be shaken. Often used with abstract nouns like「信念」(belief), 「地位」(position), or 「証拠」(evidence).
- 根強い: Often used for ideas, beliefs, customs, or problems that are difficult to change or remove. (考え、習慣、問題などが定着して、なかなか変わらない様子を表す。)
- 確固たる: Describes something that is strong, stable, and unlikely to change or be shaken. Often used with abstract nouns like「信念」(belief), 「地位」(position), or 「証拠」(evidence).
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