synonym Comparative
制約
VS
局限
Differences Between "制約" and "局限"
Option A
制約
Meaning
restriction; limitation; constraint
Reading
せいやく (seiyaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
予算の制約があるため、計画を大幅に変更する必要がある。
Due to budget constraints, we need to significantly change the plan.
Option B
局限
Meaning
restriction, confinement, limitation (to a specific area/scope)
Reading
きょくげん (kyokugen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この実験の範囲は、特定の条件下に局限されている。
The scope of this experiment is limited to specific conditions.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(restriction; limitation; constraint)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 制約: Refers to conditions or rules that limit freedom of action or scope, often in a formal or technical context. (行動や範囲を制限する条件や規則を指します。)
- 局限: Used to describe limiting something to a very specific, narrow range or area. Often used with 〜する or 〜される.
- 制約: Refers to conditions or rules that limit freedom of action or scope, often in a formal or technical context. (行動や範囲を制限する条件や規則を指します。)
- 局限: Used to describe limiting something to a very specific, narrow range or area. Often used with 〜する or 〜される.
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