synonym Comparative
主要な
VS
本筋
Differences Between "主要な" and "本筋"
Option A
主要な
Meaning
main, principal, chief, major
Reading
しゅような (shuyōna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは今日の会議の主要な議題です。
This is the main topic of today's meeting.
Option B
本筋
Meaning
main plot, main point, main line (of argument/story)
Reading
ほんすじ (honsuji)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
話が本筋からずれてしまったので、元に戻そう。
The discussion has strayed from the main point, so let's get back to it.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(main, principal, chief, major)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 主要な: Used as a 'na'-adjective to describe something as important, central, or fundamental among others. Often translates to 'main' or 'major'.
- 本筋: Refers to the central or essential part of a story, argument, or discussion, as opposed to digressions or minor details.
- 主要な: Used as a 'na'-adjective to describe something as important, central, or fundamental among others. Often translates to 'main' or 'major'.
- 本筋: Refers to the central or essential part of a story, argument, or discussion, as opposed to digressions or minor details.
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