synonym Comparative
盛ん
VS
俗説
Differences Between "盛ん" and "俗説"
Option A
盛ん
Meaning
prosperous, popular, flourishing, vigorous
Reading
さかん (sakan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その町では農業が盛んだ。
Agriculture is thriving in that town.
Option B
俗説
Meaning
popular belief, common (but often false) theory, myth, folklore
Reading
ぞくせつ (zokusetu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
「朝食は必ず食べなければならない」というのも、実は俗説にすぎない。
"You must always eat breakfast" is actually just a popular (and possibly false) belief.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(prosperous, popular, flourishing, vigorous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 盛ん: Describes something being active, thriving, or popular. Can be used for activities, industries, or even individuals (e.g., 彼の議論は盛んだった - His debate was vigorous). Often used as noun + に盛ん (actively) or な-adjective.
- 俗説: Refers to a widespread belief or rumor that is generally accepted by the public but often lacks scientific or factual basis, and may even be incorrect.
- 盛ん: Describes something being active, thriving, or popular. Can be used for activities, industries, or even individuals (e.g., 彼の議論は盛んだった - His debate was vigorous). Often used as noun + に盛ん (actively) or な-adjective.
- 俗説: Refers to a widespread belief or rumor that is generally accepted by the public but often lacks scientific or factual basis, and may even be incorrect.
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