synonym Comparative
残り
VS
黙秘
Differences Between "残り" and "黙秘"
Option A
残り
Meaning
remainder, what is left, remaining
Reading
のこり (nokori)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ケーキの残りを冷蔵庫に入れた。
I put the remaining cake in the refrigerator.
Option B
黙秘
Meaning
silence, refusal to speak, remaining silent (especially legally)
Reading
もくひ (mokuhi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は警察の尋問に対して黙秘を貫いた。
He maintained silence during the police interrogation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(remainder, what is left, remaining)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 残り: 一部が使用されたり、取られたりした後に残った部分を指します。時間、量、人数など様々なものに使われます。 / Refers to the part that is left after some has been used, taken, or consumed. Can be used for time, quantity, or people.
- 黙秘: Primarily used in a legal context, referring to the right or act of remaining silent during interrogation or questioning. (特に法的な場面で、質問に対して何も話さないこと。黙秘権。)
- 残り: 一部が使用されたり、取られたりした後に残った部分を指します。時間、量、人数など様々なものに使われます。 / Refers to the part that is left after some has been used, taken, or consumed. Can be used for time, quantity, or people.
- 黙秘: Primarily used in a legal context, referring to the right or act of remaining silent during interrogation or questioning. (特に法的な場面で、質問に対して何も話さないこと。黙秘権。)
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