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synonym Comparative
他聞
VS
殷鑑不遠

Differences Between "他聞" and "殷鑑不遠"

Option A
他聞
Meaning
being heard by others; a secret (that might become public)
Reading
たぶん (tabun)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この重要な情報は他聞に漏らしてはいけない。
This important information must not be leaked to others.
Option B
殷鑑不遠
Meaning
One should learn from the recent mistakes of others; literally 'the warning example of the Yin dynasty is not far off'.
Reading
いんかんふえん
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
私は殷鑑不遠に興味があります。
I am interested in One should learn from the recent mistakes of others; literally 'the warning example of the Yin dynasty is not far off'..

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(being heard by others; a secret (that might become public))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 他聞: Often used in the context of information that should be kept secret but might become public. 秘密が「他聞に漏れる」という形で使われることが多い。(Often used in the form of 'a secret leaking to others'.)
- 殷鑑不遠: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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