synonym Comparative
おんがく
VS
拍子
Differences Between "おんがく" and "拍子"
Option A
おんがく
Meaning
music
Reading
おんがく (ongaku)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
私は音楽を聴くのが好きです。
I like listening to music.
Option B
拍子
Meaning
(1) beat, rhythm, tempo (music) (2) timing, moment (3) a sudden turn, by chance
Reading
ひょうし (hyoushi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
ドアを開けた拍子に、猫が飛び出していった。
The cat jumped out the moment I opened the door.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(music)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- おんがく: Refers to auditory art or sounds. Often used with the verb 聞く (kiku - to listen).
- 拍子: 音楽のリズムや、何かをした瞬間のタイミングを表すほか、「〜した拍子に」の形で「〜した途端に」という意で使われることも多いです。 (Besides referring to a musical rhythm or the timing of an action, it is often used in the form '〜した拍子に' to mean 'the moment ~ happened'.)
- おんがく: Refers to auditory art or sounds. Often used with the verb 聞く (kiku - to listen).
- 拍子: 音楽のリズムや、何かをした瞬間のタイミングを表すほか、「〜した拍子に」の形で「〜した途端に」という意で使われることも多いです。 (Besides referring to a musical rhythm or the timing of an action, it is often used in the form '〜した拍子に' to mean 'the moment ~ happened'.)
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