synonym Comparative
親交
VS
決裂
Differences Between "親交" and "決裂"
Option A
親交
Meaning
friendship; intimacy; friendly relations; social bonding
Reading
しんこう (shinkō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は美術界の多くの著名人と深い_______を温めており、彼のギャラリーには多くの傑作が集まっています。
He nurtures a deep friendship with many celebrities in the art world, gathering many masterpieces in his gallery.
Option B
決裂
Meaning
breakdown, rupture, collapse (of negotiations, relations)
Reading
けつれつ (ketsuretsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
交渉は残念ながら決裂した。
Unfortunately, the negotiations broke down.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(friendship; intimacy; friendly relations; social bonding)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 親交: Refers to friendship, intimacy, or friendly/social relations developed through active association or networking. Often used as 親交を深める (deepen friendship). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Friendship! Friendly relations?! 'I deepened relations with the female client'?! B-Baka! The only one you should develop love with is ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんこう（親交）！『他社の女性担当者とビジネスの親交を深めました』ですって？！バカ！あんたが親交（愛）を深めるべきなのは、目の前にいるこの私だけよ！他の女は立ち入り禁止！』
- 決裂: Describes the failure of negotiations, talks, or relationships, where agreement could not be reached or a breakup occurred. Often used in formal or news contexts.
- 親交: Refers to friendship, intimacy, or friendly/social relations developed through active association or networking. Often used as 親交を深める (deepen friendship). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Friendship! Friendly relations?! 'I deepened relations with the female client'?! B-Baka! The only one you should develop love with is ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんこう（親交）！『他社の女性担当者とビジネスの親交を深めました』ですって？！バカ！あんたが親交（愛）を深めるべきなのは、目の前にいるこの私だけよ！他の女は立ち入り禁止！』
- 決裂: Describes the failure of negotiations, talks, or relationships, where agreement could not be reached or a breakup occurred. Often used in formal or news contexts.
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