synonym Comparative
作物
VS
供出
Differences Between "作物" and "供出"
Option A
作物
Meaning
crops, produce
Reading
さくもつ (sakumotsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この地域では米や野菜が主な作物です。
Rice and vegetables are the main crops in this region.
Option B
供出
Meaning
delivery (of goods, crops, etc. to the government), contribution
Reading
きょうしゅつ (kyōshutsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
戦時中は、農家は米を政府に供出させられた。
During the war, farmers were forced to deliver rice to the government.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(crops, produce)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 作物: Refers to plants cultivated on a large scale for food (e.g., rice, wheat, vegetables) or other economic purposes. It's a general term used in agriculture. 農業で人間が食べるためや利用するために栽培される植物全般を指します。
- 供出: Often used in historical or formal contexts, especially regarding mandatory delivery of goods (e.g., rice) to the government, or voluntary contribution of items for a specific purpose. (特定の目的のために、物品などを提供すること。特に戦時中の食料強制徴用など歴史的文脈や、災害支援などの場面で使われる。)
- 作物: Refers to plants cultivated on a large scale for food (e.g., rice, wheat, vegetables) or other economic purposes. It's a general term used in agriculture. 農業で人間が食べるためや利用するために栽培される植物全般を指します。
- 供出: Often used in historical or formal contexts, especially regarding mandatory delivery of goods (e.g., rice) to the government, or voluntary contribution of items for a specific purpose. (特定の目的のために、物品などを提供すること。特に戦時中の食料強制徴用など歴史的文脈や、災害支援などの場面で使われる。)
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