synonym Comparative
釈明
VS
解明
Differences Between "釈明" and "解明"
Option A
釈明
Meaning
explanation; clarification; excusing oneself; apology/vindication
Reading
しゃくめい (shakumei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
度重なる失言に対し、その議員は釈明会見を開きましたが、かえって批判を_______結果となりました。
Toward his repeated gaffes, the lawmaker held a press conference to explain, but it rather resulted in drawing criticism.
Option B
解明
Meaning
clarification, elucidation, explanation
Reading
かいめい (kaimei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その事件の真相がようやく解明された。
The truth of the incident was finally clarified.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(explanation; clarification; excusing oneself; apology/vindication)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 釈明: Refers to explaining, clarifying, or excusing one's actions, particularly when a public figure or worker is suspected of wrongdoing or causes a problem. Often used as 釈明会見. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Explanation! Give me a clear explanation about why you were smiling at that girl from the accounting department! ...っ, I am NOT jealous! I just care about organizational order!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『釈明しなさい！経理の女の子に向かって、何でそんなに嬉しそうにデレデレ微笑みかけてたのよ！釈明を求めるわ！…し、しし、嫉妬じゃないわよ、社内秩序の維持よ！』
- 解明: 不明瞭な点や謎を明らかにし、誰もが理解できるように説明するニュアンス。問題の原因や事実関係をはっきりさせる際に使う。(Implies clarifying unclear points or mysteries, explaining them so everyone can understand. Used to make the cause of a problem or the facts clear.)
- 釈明: Refers to explaining, clarifying, or excusing one's actions, particularly when a public figure or worker is suspected of wrongdoing or causes a problem. Often used as 釈明会見. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Explanation! Give me a clear explanation about why you were smiling at that girl from the accounting department! ...っ, I am NOT jealous! I just care about organizational order!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『釈明しなさい！経理の女の子に向かって、何でそんなに嬉しそうにデレデレ微笑みかけてたのよ！釈明を求めるわ！…し、しし、嫉妬じゃないわよ、社内秩序の維持よ！』
- 解明: 不明瞭な点や謎を明らかにし、誰もが理解できるように説明するニュアンス。問題の原因や事実関係をはっきりさせる際に使う。(Implies clarifying unclear points or mysteries, explaining them so everyone can understand. Used to make the cause of a problem or the facts clear.)
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