synonym Comparative
能力
VS
表現力
Differences Between "能力" and "表現力"
Option A
能力
Meaning
ability, capability, capacity
Reading
のうりょく (nōryoku)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は高い語学能力を持っています。
He has a high language ability.
Option B
表現力
Meaning
power of expression, expressiveness, ability to express
Reading
ひょうげんりょく (hyōgenryoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は豊かな表現力で感動的なスピーチをした。
He gave a moving speech with rich expressiveness.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(ability, capability, capacity)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 能力: Refers to one's skill, competence, or potential to do something. Often used with がある/ない (to have/not have ability).
- 表現力: Describes one's ability to effectively convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, art, music, etc. (思考や感情などを効果的に伝えたり表したりする能力を指します).
- 能力: Refers to one's skill, competence, or potential to do something. Often used with がある/ない (to have/not have ability).
- 表現力: Describes one's ability to effectively convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, art, music, etc. (思考や感情などを効果的に伝えたり表したりする能力を指します).
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