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接続
VS
なにかにつけて

Differences Between "接続" and "なにかにつけて"

Option A
接続
Meaning
connection, link
Reading
せつぞく (setsuzoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
Wi-Fiの接続が悪くて、インターネットが使えません。
The Wi-Fi connection is bad, so I can't use the internet.
Option B
なにかにつけて
Meaning
on every possible occasion, whenever something happens, every time, in connection with this or that
Reading
なにかにつけて (nanika ni tsukete)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はなにかにつけて、昔の栄光を語りたがる。
He likes to talk about his past glory on every possible occasion.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(connection, link)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 接続: Often used for connecting electronic devices, networks (like Wi-Fi), or transportation (e.g., train connections). Can be used as a noun or with する (to connect). (電子機器やネットワーク(Wi-Fiなど)、交通機関(乗り換えなど)をつなぐ際によく使われます。名詞としても、「接続する」として動詞としても使えます。)
- なにかにつけて: Emphasizes 'whenever there is an occasion/opportunity' or 'in relation to various things'. It often implies a reason or trigger for an action or thought. (何かきっかけがあるたびに、何かに関連して、という意味。特定の行動や思考の理由やきっかけを伴うことが多い。)
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