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synonym Comparative
誠意
VS
魚目燕石

Differences Between "誠意" and "魚目燕石"

Option A
誠意
Meaning
sincerity, good faith, genuine intention
Reading
せいい (seii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の謝罪には誠意が感じられた。
His apology felt sincere.
Option B
魚目燕石
Meaning
A fake that looks genuine; an imitation
Reading
ぎょもくえんせき (gyomokuenseki)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は魚目燕石に興味があります。
I am interested in A fake that looks genuine; an imitation.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(sincerity, good faith, genuine intention)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 誠意: Refers to having genuine feelings or intentions, often used when expressing apology, gratitude, or commitment. (偽りのない気持ちや意図を持つことを指し、謝罪、感謝、約束などを表明する際によく使われます。)
- 魚目燕石: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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