synonym Comparative
仕切る
VS
司る
Differences Between "仕切る" and "司る"
Option A
仕切る
Meaning
partition, divide; manage, take charge of
Reading
しきる (shikiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議は彼がうまく仕切ってくれた。
He skillfully managed the meeting.
Option B
司る
Meaning
to rule, to govern, to manage, to take charge of
Reading
つかさどる (tsukasadoru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はその国の政治を司っている。
He governs the politics of that country.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(partition, divide; manage, take charge of)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 仕切る: 1. To divide a space with a partition. 2. To take charge of or manage a gathering, event, or negotiation. (区切る、取り仕切る)
- 司る: Used formally to describe taking responsibility for or controlling something, often in a position of authority. 日本語では、責任ある立場から物事を管理・統制する際に使われる、やや硬い表現です。
- 仕切る: 1. To divide a space with a partition. 2. To take charge of or manage a gathering, event, or negotiation. (区切る、取り仕切る)
- 司る: Used formally to describe taking responsibility for or controlling something, often in a position of authority. 日本語では、責任ある立場から物事を管理・統制する際に使われる、やや硬い表現です。
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