synonym Comparative
およそ
VS
てんで
Differences Between "およそ" and "てんで"
Option A
およそ
Meaning
approximately; about; roughly; (with negative) entirely
Reading
およそ (oyoso)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会場にはおよそ200人が集まった。
Approximately 200 people gathered at the venue.
Option B
てんで
Meaning
(not) at all, entirely, completely (with negative)
Reading
てんで (tende)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は人の話を聞かず、てんで話にならない。
He doesn't listen to others at all; he's completely unreasonable.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(approximately; about; roughly; (with negative) entirely)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- およそ: Primarily used for approximations of numbers, quantities, or time. When used with negative verbs, it can mean 'not at all.' 数、量、時間などが「だいたい」「ほぼ」という概算を表すときに使います。
- てんで: Used with negative expressions to strongly emphasize the complete lack of something or that something is utterly impossible/useless. Informal, often implying exasperation.
- およそ: Primarily used for approximations of numbers, quantities, or time. When used with negative verbs, it can mean 'not at all.' 数、量、時間などが「だいたい」「ほぼ」という概算を表すときに使います。
- てんで: Used with negative expressions to strongly emphasize the complete lack of something or that something is utterly impossible/useless. Informal, often implying exasperation.
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