synonym Comparative
辛辣
VS
鋭い
Differences Between "辛辣" and "鋭い"
Option A
辛辣
Meaning
sharp; severe; harsh; caustic; cutting
Reading
しんらつ (shinratsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の評論はいつも辛辣だが、的を射ていることが多い。
His criticism is always harsh, but it's often to the point.
Option B
鋭い
Meaning
sharp, keen
Reading
するどい (surudoi)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
これはとても鋭いですね。
This is very sharp, keen, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(sharp; severe; harsh; caustic; cutting)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 辛辣: Describes words, criticism, or humor that is very sharp, critical, and sometimes hurtful. Often used for direct and unflattering remarks. (言葉や批判、ユーモアなどが非常に鋭く、批判的で、時に相手を傷つけるほど厳しい様子を表します。率直で手厳しい意見によく使われます。)
- 鋭い: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 辛辣: Describes words, criticism, or humor that is very sharp, critical, and sometimes hurtful. Often used for direct and unflattering remarks. (言葉や批判、ユーモアなどが非常に鋭く、批判的で、時に相手を傷つけるほど厳しい様子を表します。率直で手厳しい意見によく使われます。)
- 鋭い: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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