synonym Comparative
黄金
VS
金科玉条
Differences Between "黄金" and "金科玉条"
Option A
黄金
Meaning
gold (as a metal); golden (color); a golden age/period
Reading
おうごん (ougon)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
伝説によると、その洞窟には大量の黄金が眠っているという。
According to legend, a large amount of gold is sleeping in that cave.
Option B
金科玉条
Meaning
golden rule, inviolable rule/law, cherished principle
Reading
きんかぎょくじょう (kinkagyokujou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
顧客第一主義は、わが社にとって金科玉条だ。
Customer-first policy is an inviolable rule for our company.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(gold (as a metal); golden (color); a golden age/period)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 黄金: Can refer to the metal gold, the color golden, or figuratively to a prosperous/best period (e.g., 黄金時代). Often has a grand or precious feel. (金属の金、金色、または比喩的に最も良い時期（例：黄金時代）を指します。壮大さや貴重な感じを伴うことが多いです。)
- 金科玉条: Refers to a rule, principle, or belief that is considered absolutely sacred, unchangeable, and must be strictly adhered to. It often implies that someone holds it as their ultimate standard.
- 黄金: Can refer to the metal gold, the color golden, or figuratively to a prosperous/best period (e.g., 黄金時代). Often has a grand or precious feel. (金属の金、金色、または比喩的に最も良い時期（例：黄金時代）を指します。壮大さや貴重な感じを伴うことが多いです。)
- 金科玉条: Refers to a rule, principle, or belief that is considered absolutely sacred, unchangeable, and must be strictly adhered to. It often implies that someone holds it as their ultimate standard.
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