synonym Comparative
疎通
VS
円滑な
Differences Between "疎通" and "円滑な"
Option A
疎通
Meaning
mutual understanding, smooth communication
Reading
そつう (sotsuu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
チーム内の意思疎通が不足しているため、プロジェクトは遅延している。
The project is delayed due to a lack of mutual understanding (communication) within the team.
Option B
円滑な
Meaning
smooth, harmonious
Reading
えんかつな (enkatsuna)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
これはとても円滑なですね。
This is very smooth, harmonious, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(mutual understanding, smooth communication)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 疎通: 情報や意思が滞りなく行き交い、お互いが理解し合える状態を指します。「コミュニケーションの疎通」のように使われることが多いです。It refers to a state where information and intentions flow smoothly, and mutual understanding is achieved. Often used like 'communication no sotsuu' (smooth communication).
- 円滑な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 疎通: 情報や意思が滞りなく行き交い、お互いが理解し合える状態を指します。「コミュニケーションの疎通」のように使われることが多いです。It refers to a state where information and intentions flow smoothly, and mutual understanding is achieved. Often used like 'communication no sotsuu' (smooth communication).
- 円滑な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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