synonym Comparative
歴史
VS
歩み
Differences Between "歴史" and "歩み"
Option A
歴史
Meaning
history
Reading
れきし (rekishi)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
日本には長い歴史があります。
Japan has a long history.
Option B
歩み
Meaning
step, walk, progress, history
Reading
あゆみ (ayumi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人類の歴史の歩み。
The progress of human history.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(history)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 歴史: The study of past events or the past events themselves. Often related to countries, periods, or specific subjects. 過去の出来事や、その研究を指します。
- 歩み: Can refer to the physical act of walking/stepping, but often metaphorically refers to progress, development, or the course of history/life. More formal than 「歩くこと」.
- 歴史: The study of past events or the past events themselves. Often related to countries, periods, or specific subjects. 過去の出来事や、その研究を指します。
- 歩み: Can refer to the physical act of walking/stepping, but often metaphorically refers to progress, development, or the course of history/life. More formal than 「歩くこと」.
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