synonym Comparative
進化
VS
沿革
Differences Between "進化" and "沿革"
Option A
進化
Meaning
evolution; progress; development
Reading
しんか (shinka)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
スマートフォンは急速な進化を遂げた。
Smartphones have undergone rapid evolution.
Option B
沿革
Meaning
history, development, background
Reading
えんかく (enkaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
会社の沿革について説明する。
I will explain the history of the company.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(evolution; progress; development)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 進化: Refers to the gradual development and improvement over time, either in a biological sense (evolution) or in the context of technology, ideas, or skills. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb (進化する).
- 沿革: Refers to the historical development or evolution of an institution, organization, or specific matter, detailing its changes over time. (組織や事柄のこれまでの歴史的な移り変わりや変遷を指す。特に会社の沿革などで使われる。)
- 進化: Refers to the gradual development and improvement over time, either in a biological sense (evolution) or in the context of technology, ideas, or skills. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb (進化する).
- 沿革: Refers to the historical development or evolution of an institution, organization, or specific matter, detailing its changes over time. (組織や事柄のこれまでの歴史的な移り変わりや変遷を指す。特に会社の沿革などで使われる。)
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