synonym Comparative
推薦
VS
進言
Differences Between "推薦" and "進言"
Option A
推薦
Meaning
recommendation, referral
Reading
すいせん (suisen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
先生が私を大学に推薦してくれた。
My teacher recommended me to the university.
Option B
進言
Meaning
advice, suggestion, recommendation (especially to a superior)
Reading
しんげん (shingen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は上司に進言した。
He gave advice to his boss.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(recommendation, referral)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 推薦: Often refers to recommending a person for a position, an award, or recommending a place/item. Can be used as a noun or with する (to recommend).
- 進言: Often implies giving advice or a proposal to someone of higher status or authority. (目上の人や権威のある人に意見や提案を述べる際に使われます。)
- 推薦: Often refers to recommending a person for a position, an award, or recommending a place/item. Can be used as a noun or with する (to recommend).
- 進言: Often implies giving advice or a proposal to someone of higher status or authority. (目上の人や権威のある人に意見や提案を述べる際に使われます。)
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