synonym Comparative
釈明
VS
懇切
Differences Between "釈明" and "懇切"
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
懇切
Meaning
kind and thorough; elaborate; meticulous (explanation, guidance)
Reading
こんせつ (konsetsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先生は生徒一人ひとりに懇切な指導をしてくださった。
The teacher gave kind and thorough guidance to each and every student.
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！』
- 懇切: 説明や指導が「非常に丁寧で、わかりやすく、親身になっている」様子を表す形容動詞です。/ An adjectival noun describing an explanation or guidance that is 'extremely polite, easy to understand, and thoughtful/personable'.
- 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！』
- 懇切: 説明や指導が「非常に丁寧で、わかりやすく、親身になっている」様子を表す形容動詞です。/ An adjectival noun describing an explanation or guidance that is 'extremely polite, easy to understand, and thoughtful/personable'.
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