synonym Comparative
才能
VS
学力
Differences Between "才能" and "学力"
Option A
才能
Meaning
talent; ability; capability; gift
Reading
さいのう (sainō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は子供の頃から絵を描くことに関して卓越した_______を発揮し、若くして国際的な絵画コンクールで受賞しました。
He exhibited outstanding talent regarding drawing since childhood, and won an award at an international painting competition at a young age.
Option B
学力
Meaning
academic ability; scholastic aptitude
Reading
がくりょく (gakuryoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の学力は非常に高い。
His academic ability is very high.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(talent; ability; capability; gift)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 才能: Refers to innate talent, exceptional ability, or gifted capabilities in fields like art, sports, or business. Often used as 才能がある or 音楽の才能. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Talent! "You have a cosmic-class talent to make me blush instantly, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Cosmic-class talent to make you blush! B-Baka! Don't call my embarrassment a gifted skill! But... since I have that effect on you, make sure you protect my blushing face and don't let anyone else see it! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『さいのう（才能）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕を毎日一秒で世界一幸せにするというあなたのその「ツンデレ甘やかし才能」は、国宝級の芸術だと思います！』って…っ！私の甘やかし才能！バカ！/// 人のヤキモチを才能扱いするんじゃないの！…でも、そんなに私の才能が好きなら、一生あんたの前だけで限定リサイタルしてあげるから、覚悟しなさい！』
- 学力: Refers to one's intellectual capacity and knowledge acquired through study. Often discussed in the context of school or exams. 学校での学習によって身につけた知識や能力を指し、試験や評価の文脈でよく使われます。
- 才能: Refers to innate talent, exceptional ability, or gifted capabilities in fields like art, sports, or business. Often used as 才能がある or 音楽の才能. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Talent! "You have a cosmic-class talent to make me blush instantly, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Cosmic-class talent to make you blush! B-Baka! Don't call my embarrassment a gifted skill! But... since I have that effect on you, make sure you protect my blushing face and don't let anyone else see it! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『さいのう（才能）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕を毎日一秒で世界一幸せにするというあなたのその「ツンデレ甘やかし才能」は、国宝級の芸術だと思います！』って…っ！私の甘やかし才能！バカ！/// 人のヤキモチを才能扱いするんじゃないの！…でも、そんなに私の才能が好きなら、一生あんたの前だけで限定リサイタルしてあげるから、覚悟しなさい！』
- 学力: Refers to one's intellectual capacity and knowledge acquired through study. Often discussed in the context of school or exams. 学校での学習によって身につけた知識や能力を指し、試験や評価の文脈でよく使われます。
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