synonym Comparative
お勧め
VS
奨励
Differences Between "お勧め" and "奨励"
Option A
お勧め
Meaning
recommendation
Reading
おすすめ (osusume)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このレストランのお勧め料理は何ですか。
What are the recommended dishes at this restaurant?
Option B
奨励
Meaning
encouragement, promotion, recommendation
Reading
しょうれい (shourei)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
政府は省エネルギーを奨励する政策を打ち出した。
The government launched policies to encourage energy saving.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(recommendation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- お勧め: Often used as a noun meaning 'a recommendation' (例: 私のお勧めはこれです) or as a polite request when asking for recommendations (例: おすすめは何ですか？).
- 奨励: The act of encouraging or promoting something, often with the aim of increasing its occurrence, development, or popularity. Can be used for activities, policies, or even individual efforts.
- お勧め: Often used as a noun meaning 'a recommendation' (例: 私のお勧めはこれです) or as a polite request when asking for recommendations (例: おすすめは何ですか？).
- 奨励: The act of encouraging or promoting something, often with the aim of increasing its occurrence, development, or popularity. Can be used for activities, policies, or even individual efforts.
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