synonym Comparative
説明
VS
弁明
Differences Between "説明" and "弁明"
Option A
説明
Meaning
explanation, description
Reading
せつめい (setsumei)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
先生が新しい文法を説明しました。
The teacher explained the new grammar.
Option B
弁明
Meaning
explanation; defense; vindication; clarification of motives
Reading
べんめい (benmei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
誤解を解くために記者会見を開き、詳細な_______を行いましたが、世論は納得しませんでした。
In order to clear up the misunderstanding, they held a press conference and gave a detailed explanation, but public opinion was not convinced.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(explanation, description)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 説明: The act of clarifying or describing something. Often used with する (to explain) or わかる (to understand an explanation).
- 弁明: Refers to making a formal explanation, defense, vindication, or clarification of one's motives/circumstances to clear up misunderstandings. Often used with する as a verb (弁明する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'No justification! I don't want to hear your justification for why you didn't text me back last night! ...Unless your justification is that you fell asleep thinking about me?' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『弁明？！昨日の夜、私からのメッセージに返信しなかった弁明を聞かせなさい！…あ、でも、『部長のことを考えてたら寝落ちした』っていう可愛い弁明なら、許してあげるわ！』
- 説明: The act of clarifying or describing something. Often used with する (to explain) or わかる (to understand an explanation).
- 弁明: Refers to making a formal explanation, defense, vindication, or clarification of one's motives/circumstances to clear up misunderstandings. Often used with する as a verb (弁明する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'No justification! I don't want to hear your justification for why you didn't text me back last night! ...Unless your justification is that you fell asleep thinking about me?' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『弁明？！昨日の夜、私からのメッセージに返信しなかった弁明を聞かせなさい！…あ、でも、『部長のことを考えてたら寝落ちした』っていう可愛い弁明なら、許してあげるわ！』
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