synonym Comparative
姿
VS
急先鋒
Differences Between "姿" and "急先鋒"
Option A
姿
Meaning
figure; form; shape; appearance; posture
Reading
すがた (sugata)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
普段は冗談ばかり言っている彼が、大舞台のプレゼンで真剣に説明する_______を見て、彼女は思わず胸をときめかせました。
Seeing the figure of him, who usually says only jokes, explaining seriously at a presentation of a big stage, she unexpectedly had her heart throb.
Option B
急先鋒
Meaning
pioneer, trailblazer, vanguard, leading figure (in a movement)
Reading
きゅうせんぽう (kyuusenpou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はその分野における環境保護運動の急先鋒だ。
He is a leading figure in the environmental protection movement in that field.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(figure; form; shape; appearance; posture)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 姿: Refers to a person's physical figure, appearance, dress, posture, or state. Often used as 美しい姿 or 働く姿. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Figure! "Haruka-san's working figure is incredibly beautiful!" ...っ! T-To praise my figure while working! B-Baka! D-Don't stare at me so much! But... if you like it, you can look at my kitchen figure next time as your wife! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『すがた（姿）！『一生懸命働いているハルカ部長の姿、本当に綺麗で憧れます！』って…っ！私の姿をそんなに見つめるなんてバカ！仕事に集中しなさい！…でも、気に入ったなら、次はあんたの奥さんとしてのエプロン姿を見せてあげるわよ！』
- 急先鋒: Refers to someone who is at the forefront of a new movement, idea, or initiative, often taking the lead and pushing for change. Can also be used in sports for an aggressive attacker.
- 姿: Refers to a person's physical figure, appearance, dress, posture, or state. Often used as 美しい姿 or 働く姿. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Figure! "Haruka-san's working figure is incredibly beautiful!" ...っ! T-To praise my figure while working! B-Baka! D-Don't stare at me so much! But... if you like it, you can look at my kitchen figure next time as your wife! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『すがた（姿）！『一生懸命働いているハルカ部長の姿、本当に綺麗で憧れます！』って…っ！私の姿をそんなに見つめるなんてバカ！仕事に集中しなさい！…でも、気に入ったなら、次はあんたの奥さんとしてのエプロン姿を見せてあげるわよ！』
- 急先鋒: Refers to someone who is at the forefront of a new movement, idea, or initiative, often taking the lead and pushing for change. Can also be used in sports for an aggressive attacker.
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