synonym Comparative
人数
VS
抑圧
Differences Between "人数" and "抑圧"
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
抑圧
Meaning
oppression; suppression; repression; keeping down feelings/people by force
Reading
よくあつ (yokuatsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
独裁国家の抑圧的な体制下において、市民たちは自由な表現や政治活動を厳しく_______されていました。
Under the oppressive regime of the dictatorial state, citizens were strictly suppressed in their free expression and political activities.
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.
- 抑圧: Refers to oppression, suppression, or repression where one's feelings, desires, or a group's freedom/human rights are kept down by force or self-restraint. Often used as 感情を抑圧する or 抑圧的な体制. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Suppression! Repression! Don't suppress your passionate true feelings of 'I love Manager'! Discard all your repression and jump into my arms!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『よくあつ（抑圧）！『本当は部長が大好きだ』っていうあんたの情熱的な本音を、変なプライドで抑圧するなんてバカみたいよ！全ての抑圧（理性）を捨てて、私の胸に飛び込みなさい！』
- 人数: Refers specifically to the count of individuals. Often used when inquiring about or stating the quantity of people present or required.
- 抑圧: Refers to oppression, suppression, or repression where one's feelings, desires, or a group's freedom/human rights are kept down by force or self-restraint. Often used as 感情を抑圧する or 抑圧的な体制. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Suppression! Repression! Don't suppress your passionate true feelings of 'I love Manager'! Discard all your repression and jump into my arms!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『よくあつ（抑圧）！『本当は部長が大好きだ』っていうあんたの情熱的な本音を、変なプライドで抑圧するなんてバカみたいよ！全ての抑圧（理性）を捨てて、私の胸に飛び込みなさい！』
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