synonym Comparative
瞬間
VS
いっしゅん
Differences Between "瞬間" and "いっしゅん"
Option A
瞬間
Meaning
moment, instant
Reading
しゅんかん (shunkan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その瞬間、会場は静まり返った。
At that moment, the venue fell silent.
Option B
いっしゅん
Meaning
a moment, an instant
Reading
いっしゅん (isshun)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は一瞬でその問題を解いた。
He solved the problem in an instant.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(moment, instant)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 瞬間: Describes a very brief period of time or a specific point in time. Often used with の (e.g., その瞬間). Can also be used adverbially to mean 'instantly' (瞬間的に).
- いっしゅん: Emphasizes a very short period of time, like a blink of an eye. Can be used as an adverb (一瞬で) or a noun.
- 瞬間: Describes a very brief period of time or a specific point in time. Often used with の (e.g., その瞬間). Can also be used adverbially to mean 'instantly' (瞬間的に).
- いっしゅん: Emphasizes a very short period of time, like a blink of an eye. Can be used as an adverb (一瞬で) or a noun.
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