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synonym Comparative
所轄
VS
所掌事務

Differences Between "所轄" and "所掌事務"

Option A
所轄
Meaning
jurisdiction, competent authority
Reading
しょかつ (shokatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この事件は警察の所轄ではない。
This case is not under the jurisdiction of the police.
Option B
所掌事務
Meaning
duties under one's jurisdiction
Reading
しょしょうじむ (shoshoujimu)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は所掌事務に興味があります。
I am interested in duties under one's jurisdiction.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(jurisdiction, competent authority)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 所轄: Refers to the specific area or scope of authority that an organization, government body, or person has. Often used in legal or administrative contexts.
- 所掌事務: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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