synonym Comparative
示す
VS
急行
Differences Between "示す" and "急行"
Option A
示す
Meaning
to show; to indicate; to point out; to express; to demonstrate
Reading
しめす (shimesu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議のプレゼンにおいて、新製品の圧倒的な市場価値を証明するために、売上推移のデータをグラフで_______必要があります。
In the presentation of the meeting, in order to prove the overwhelming market value of the new product, it is necessary to show the sales trend data in a graph.
Option B
急行
Meaning
express (train/bus), hurry, rush
Reading
きゅうこう (kyuukou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
急行は各駅停車より早く目的地に着きます。
The express train arrives at the destination faster than the local train.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to show; to indicate; to point out; to express; to demonstrate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 示す: Refers to showing data, indicating directions, demonstrating attitudes, or expressing feelings clearly. Often used as 態度で示す or データをしめす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To show! "I will show my love to Haruka-san through my actions!" ...っ! T-To show your love through actions! W-Well, if you back your words with a passionate hug, I-I'll believe you! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しめす（示す）！『言葉だけじゃなく、行動でハルカ部長への愛を示します！』って…っ！そんな格好いいセリフを吐くなんて生意気！…本当に示す気があるなら、今すぐ私をギュッと抱きしめてみなさいよ！』
- 急行: As a noun, it refers to a train or bus service that makes fewer stops than a local service, thus traveling faster. It can also be used as a verb (急行する) meaning to hurry.
- 示す: Refers to showing data, indicating directions, demonstrating attitudes, or expressing feelings clearly. Often used as 態度で示す or データをしめす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To show! "I will show my love to Haruka-san through my actions!" ...っ! T-To show your love through actions! W-Well, if you back your words with a passionate hug, I-I'll believe you! Baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しめす（示す）！『言葉だけじゃなく、行動でハルカ部長への愛を示します！』って…っ！そんな格好いいセリフを吐くなんて生意気！…本当に示す気があるなら、今すぐ私をギュッと抱きしめてみなさいよ！』
- 急行: As a noun, it refers to a train or bus service that makes fewer stops than a local service, thus traveling faster. It can also be used as a verb (急行する) meaning to hurry.
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