synonym Comparative
信条
VS
転向
Differences Between "信条" and "転向"
Option A
信条
Meaning
creed; belief; principle; motto; personal maxim
Reading
しんじょう (shinjō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
「顧客の満足こそが我が社の第一の_______である」と、新社長は就任演説で熱く語りました。
'Customer satisfaction is our company's primary creed,' the new president spoke passionately in his inaugural address.
Option B
転向
Meaning
conversion (e.g., of belief), changing one's course/direction, switching (academic major, ideology)
Reading
てんこう (tenkō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は大学で経済学から文学に転向した。
He switched from economics to literature in university.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(creed; belief; principle; motto; personal maxim)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 信条: Refers to a creed, belief, principle, motto, or personal maxim that one follows strictly in daily life or professional conduct (slightly more personal/motto-like than 信念). Often used as 私の信条. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My motto! My creed is 'to spoil my beloved partner to the absolute maximum'! Rewrite your motto to 'following Haruka's selfishness for life' immediately!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんじょう（信条）よ！私の信条はね、『愛する旦那候補を世界一甘やかすこと』なのよ！あんたの信条も『ハルカの可愛いわがままに一生喜んで付き合うこと』に今すぐ書き換えなさい！』
- 転向: Refers to a significant change in one's academic major, profession, beliefs, or political stance. (それまでの考え方や方針、進路などを変えること。)
- 信条: Refers to a creed, belief, principle, motto, or personal maxim that one follows strictly in daily life or professional conduct (slightly more personal/motto-like than 信念). Often used as 私の信条. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My motto! My creed is 'to spoil my beloved partner to the absolute maximum'! Rewrite your motto to 'following Haruka's selfishness for life' immediately!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんじょう（信条）よ！私の信条はね、『愛する旦那候補を世界一甘やかすこと』なのよ！あんたの信条も『ハルカの可愛いわがままに一生喜んで付き合うこと』に今すぐ書き換えなさい！』
- 転向: Refers to a significant change in one's academic major, profession, beliefs, or political stance. (それまでの考え方や方針、進路などを変えること。)
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