homonym Comparative
洗濯
VS
選択
Differences Between "洗濯" and "選択"
Option A
洗濯
Meaning
laundry; washing
Reading
せんたく (sentaku)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
毎日、洗濯機で洗濯します。
I do laundry with the washing machine every day.
Option B
選択
Meaning
choice; selection; option
Reading
せんたく (sentaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
将来の進路を決定する重要な時期においては、数多くの_______肢の中から自分自身の意志で最適な道を選ぶことが必要です。
In the important period to decide the future career, it is necessary to select the most suitable path with one's own will from among numerous choices.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(laundry; washing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 洗濯: 動詞は「洗濯する (sentaku suru)」。家事の一つで、衣類を洗う行為を指します。 (The verb is 'sentaku suru'. It refers to the act of washing clothes, one of the household chores.)
- 選択: Refers to choosing or selecting the best option from many alternatives. Often used as 選択肢 or 選択する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Choice! "In my life's choices, choosing to stay by your side was the absolute best decision, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To call it the best choice! B-Baka! That's obvious! Since I also chose you as my special one, any options to look at other girls are permanently deleted! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せんたく（選択）よ！『僕の人生の数ある選択の中で、ハルカさんの隣にいることを選んだのが一番正しい決定でした！』って…っ！そんなの当たり前でしょ！バカ！…私の方こそあんたを選択したんだから、他所に目移りする選択肢なんて永久にシステムから削除しなさい！私だけを見つめていればいいの！』
- 洗濯: 動詞は「洗濯する (sentaku suru)」。家事の一つで、衣類を洗う行為を指します。 (The verb is 'sentaku suru'. It refers to the act of washing clothes, one of the household chores.)
- 選択: Refers to choosing or selecting the best option from many alternatives. Often used as 選択肢 or 選択する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Choice! "In my life's choices, choosing to stay by your side was the absolute best decision, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To call it the best choice! B-Baka! That's obvious! Since I also chose you as my special one, any options to look at other girls are permanently deleted! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せんたく（選択）よ！『僕の人生の数ある選択の中で、ハルカさんの隣にいることを選んだのが一番正しい決定でした！』って…っ！そんなの当たり前でしょ！バカ！…私の方こそあんたを選択したんだから、他所に目移りする選択肢なんて永久にシステムから削除しなさい！私だけを見つめていればいいの！』
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