synonym Comparative
誠実
VS
克明な
Differences Between "誠実" and "克明な"
Option A
誠実
Meaning
sincere, honest, faithful
Reading
せいじつ (seijitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は仕事に誠実で、誰からも信頼されている。
He is sincere in his work and trusted by everyone.
Option B
克明な
Meaning
detailed, faithful
Reading
こくめいな (kokumei na)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
これはとても克明なですね。
This is very detailed, faithful, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(sincere, honest, faithful)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 誠実: Describes a person who is honest, trustworthy, and sincere in their words and actions. (偽りがなく、まじめで、真心がこもっている様子。人柄や態度に対し用いられることが多い。「誠実な人柄」のように形容動詞として使う。)
- 克明な: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 誠実: Describes a person who is honest, trustworthy, and sincere in their words and actions. (偽りがなく、まじめで、真心がこもっている様子。人柄や態度に対し用いられることが多い。「誠実な人柄」のように形容動詞として使う。)
- 克明な: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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