synonym Comparative
生じる
VS
さしかかる
Differences Between "生じる" and "さしかかる"
Option A
生じる
Meaning
to arise, to occur, to come into existence, to result from
Reading
しょうじる (shoujiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
計画に予期せぬ問題が生じた。
Unexpected problems arose in the plan.
Option B
さしかかる
Meaning
to approach; to come near; to be on the verge of
Reading
さしかかる (sashikakaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
もうすぐ駅にさしかかる。
We're almost approaching the station.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to arise, to occur, to come into existence, to result from)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 生じる: A formal verb often used for problems, effects, or phenomena. More common in written Japanese or formal speech than in casual conversation. (発生する、起こる と近い意味).
- さしかかる: Indicates that one is approaching a certain place, time, or stage (e.g., 'approaching the station', 'approaching old age', 'the project is nearing completion'). It implies being on the verge of something.
- 生じる: A formal verb often used for problems, effects, or phenomena. More common in written Japanese or formal speech than in casual conversation. (発生する、起こる と近い意味).
- さしかかる: Indicates that one is approaching a certain place, time, or stage (e.g., 'approaching the station', 'approaching old age', 'the project is nearing completion'). It implies being on the verge of something.
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