synonym Comparative
例外
VS
くまなく
Differences Between "例外" and "くまなく"
Option A
例外
Meaning
exception
Reading
れいがい (reigai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この規則にはいくつかの例外があります。
There are a few exceptions to this rule.
Option B
くまなく
Meaning
everywhere, without exception, thoroughly, all over
Reading
くまなく (kumanaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
部屋の中をくまなく探したが、鍵は見つからなかった。
I searched every corner of the room, but I couldn't find the key.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(exception)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 例外: Usually used in the pattern 「～を除いて例外はない (there are no exceptions except for ～)」 or 「例外なく (without exception)」。
- くまなく: Used when searching or investigating, meaning every corner or detail was covered without omission. (隅から隅まで、残らずすべて、という意味。探し物や調査の際によく使われる。)
- 例外: Usually used in the pattern 「～を除いて例外はない (there are no exceptions except for ～)」 or 「例外なく (without exception)」。
- くまなく: Used when searching or investigating, meaning every corner or detail was covered without omission. (隅から隅まで、残らずすべて、という意味。探し物や調査の際によく使われる。)
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