synonym Comparative
にわかに
VS
頓悟
Differences Between "にわかに" and "頓悟"
Option A
にわかに
Meaning
suddenly, all of a sudden, abruptly, quickly
Reading
にわかに (niwaka ni)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
空がにわかに曇り始め、大粒の雨が降り出した。
The sky suddenly began to cloud over, and large raindrops started to fall.
Option B
頓悟
Meaning
Sudden enlightenment or awakening, a key concept in Zen Buddhism
Reading
とんご
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
私は頓悟に興味があります。
I am interested in Sudden enlightenment or awakening, a key concept in Zen Buddhism.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(suddenly, all of a sudden, abruptly, quickly)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- にわかに: An adverb indicating an unexpected or rapid change or occurrence. Similar to 突然 (totsuzen) but can also imply a quick succession or promptness.
- 頓悟: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- にわかに: An adverb indicating an unexpected or rapid change or occurrence. Similar to 突然 (totsuzen) but can also imply a quick succession or promptness.
- 頓悟: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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