synonym Comparative
瀬戸際
VS
時宜
Differences Between "瀬戸際" and "時宜"
Option A
瀬戸際
Meaning
a critical moment, a crossroads, a brink
Reading
せとぎわ (setogiwa)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社は倒産するかの瀬戸際に立たされている。
The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
Option B
時宜
Meaning
opportune moment, right time
Reading
じぎ (jigi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の提案は、まさに時宜を得たものだった。
His proposal was perfectly timely.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(a critical moment, a crossroads, a brink)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 瀬戸際: Refers to a crucial moment or a critical juncture where the outcome of something is highly uncertain and important, often implying danger or an impending crisis. 物事の成否や運命が決まる、非常に重要な局面やぎりぎりの状況。「〜の瀬戸際に立つ」のように使う。
- 時宜: Refers to the best or most appropriate time for something to happen or be done. Often used in formal or somewhat older expressions like 「時宜を得た（じぎをえた）」 (timely, appropriate). (何かをするのに最も適した、良いタイミングを指す。フォーマルな表現や、「時宜を得た」のようなやや古風な表現で使われることが多い。)
- 瀬戸際: Refers to a crucial moment or a critical juncture where the outcome of something is highly uncertain and important, often implying danger or an impending crisis. 物事の成否や運命が決まる、非常に重要な局面やぎりぎりの状況。「〜の瀬戸際に立つ」のように使う。
- 時宜: Refers to the best or most appropriate time for something to happen or be done. Often used in formal or somewhat older expressions like 「時宜を得た（じぎをえた）」 (timely, appropriate). (何かをするのに最も適した、良いタイミングを指す。フォーマルな表現や、「時宜を得た」のようなやや古風な表現で使われることが多い。)
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