synonym Comparative
出身
VS
身元
Differences Between "出身" and "身元"
Option A
出身
Meaning
(person's) origin; birthplace; alma mater
Reading
しゅっしん (shusshin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は大阪出身ですが、今は東京に住んでいます。
He is from Osaka, but now lives in Tokyo.
Option B
身元
Meaning
identity, one's origin
Reading
みもと (mimoto)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
警察は男の身元確認を急いでいる。
The police are rushing to confirm the man's identity.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "((person's) origin; birthplace; alma mater)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 出身: Used to indicate where someone is from (country, region, city) or which school/university they graduated from. 人の生まれた場所や育った場所、または卒業した学校を示す際に使われる。
- 身元: Refers to who a person is, their name, address, and background. Often used in contexts of verification, guarantees, or identifying unknown persons.
- 出身: Used to indicate where someone is from (country, region, city) or which school/university they graduated from. 人の生まれた場所や育った場所、または卒業した学校を示す際に使われる。
- 身元: Refers to who a person is, their name, address, and background. Often used in contexts of verification, guarantees, or identifying unknown persons.
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