synonym Comparative
食事
VS
ごちそう
Differences Between "食事" and "ごちそう"
Option A
食事
Meaning
meal
Reading
しょくじ (shokuji)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
家族と楽しい食事をしました。
I had a pleasant meal with my family.
Option B
ごちそう
Meaning
feast, treat, delicious meal
Reading
ごちそう (gochisou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
誕生日なので、母が美味しいごちそうを作ってくれた。
It's my birthday, so my mother made a delicious feast for me.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(meal)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 食事: Refers to a general meal or the act of eating a meal. Often used with する (suru) to mean 'to have a meal'.
- ごちそう: Refers to a luxurious or special meal, often prepared for guests or a special occasion. Can also be used as 'ごちそうさまでした' after eating.
- 食事: Refers to a general meal or the act of eating a meal. Often used with する (suru) to mean 'to have a meal'.
- ごちそう: Refers to a luxurious or special meal, often prepared for guests or a special occasion. Can also be used as 'ごちそうさまでした' after eating.
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