synonym Comparative
横断
VS
帰り道
Differences Between "横断" and "帰り道"
Option A
横断
Meaning
crossing (a road, ocean, etc.)
Reading
おうだん (oudan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
信号のないところで道路を横断するのは危険だ。
It's dangerous to cross the road where there's no traffic light.
Option B
帰り道
Meaning
way home, road home
Reading
かえりみち (kaerimichi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
学校からの帰り道で、友達とたくさん話しました。
I talked a lot with my friends on the way home from school.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(crossing (a road, ocean, etc.))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 横断: Usually refers to crossing something broad or long, such as a road, railway, or an ocean, typically from one side to the other. Often used with the verb 'する'.
- 帰り道: Refers to the path or route taken when returning home. Often used when talking about daily commutes or personal journeys back to one's residence. (家へ帰る時に通る道を表します。通勤や通学、また個人的な帰り道を話す際によく使われます。)
- 横断: Usually refers to crossing something broad or long, such as a road, railway, or an ocean, typically from one side to the other. Often used with the verb 'する'.
- 帰り道: Refers to the path or route taken when returning home. Often used when talking about daily commutes or personal journeys back to one's residence. (家へ帰る時に通る道を表します。通勤や通学、また個人的な帰り道を話す際によく使われます。)
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