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synonym Comparative
思い付く
VS
一度

Differences Between "思い付く" and "一度"

Option A
思い付く
Meaning
to think of, to hit upon, to come up with
Reading
おもいつく (omoi-tsuku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しいビジネスのアイデアを思い付いた。
I came up with a new business idea.
Option B
一度
Meaning
once; one time; a single time; at one time; for a time; once (upon a time)
Reading
いちど (ichido)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
日本へ一度旅行に行きたいです。
I want to travel to Japan once.

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Which word fits this context: "(to think of, to hit upon, to come up with)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 思い付く: Used when an idea, plan, or solution suddenly comes to mind. It's often spontaneous.
- 一度: Indicates a single occurrence or instance. Can also mean 'once upon a time' or 'for a while'. Often used with verbs like 'try' (一度やってみる).
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