synonym Comparative
人数
VS
多寡
Differences Between "人数" and "多寡"
Option A
人数
Meaning
number of people
Reading
にんずう (ninzū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議の人数は何人ですか？
What is the number of people for the meeting?
Option B
多寡
Meaning
quantity; amount; number (often in comparison)
Reading
たか (taka)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
報酬の多寡に関わらず、私はこの仕事を引き受けるつもりだ。
Regardless of the amount of remuneration, I intend to take on this job.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(number of people)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 人数: Refers specifically to the count of individuals. Often used when inquiring about or stating the quantity of people present or required.
- 多寡: Typically used when discussing the magnitude or volume of something, especially when there's a comparison or uncertainty about the exact number. Often seen in phrases like 「多寡に関わらず」 (regardless of quantity). ある物の量や程度の大小を論じる際に使われます。特に「多寡に関わらず」のように、量や数の違いが関係ないことを示すフレーズでよく登場します。
- 人数: Refers specifically to the count of individuals. Often used when inquiring about or stating the quantity of people present or required.
- 多寡: Typically used when discussing the magnitude or volume of something, especially when there's a comparison or uncertainty about the exact number. Often seen in phrases like 「多寡に関わらず」 (regardless of quantity). ある物の量や程度の大小を論じる際に使われます。特に「多寡に関わらず」のように、量や数の違いが関係ないことを示すフレーズでよく登場します。
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