synonym Comparative
退勤
VS
等閑
Differences Between "退勤" and "等閑"
Option A
退勤
Meaning
leaving work; clocking out
Reading
たいきん (taikin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
定時になったので、タイムカードを押して_______しました。
Since it reached the regular time, I punched the time card and left work.
Option B
等閑
Meaning
neglect; indifference; leaving alone
Reading
とうかん (tōkan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
重要な問題であるにもかかわらず、彼はその提案を等閑に付した。
Despite being an important issue, he neglected the proposal.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(leaving work; clocking out)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 退勤: Refers to leaving the office, finishing one's shift, or clocking out of work. Can be used with する as a verb (退勤する). Contrast with 出勤 (going to work). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Clocking out already? ...っ, D-Don't go thinking I timed my departure just to walk home with you! Our schedules just happened to align perfectly! Don't look at me like that!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『もう退勤時間ね！...っ、べ、別にあんたと一緒に帰りたいからって、わざわざ退勤時間を合わせて待ってたわけじゃないんだからね！たまたまぴったり重なっただけよ！』
- 等閑: Usually used in the phrase 等閑に付す (tōkan ni fusu) meaning to neglect or ignore. Implies a lack of proper attention or care. 「等閑に付す」という形で使われることが多く、注意や配慮が足りない、あるいは無視するという意味合いです。
- 退勤: Refers to leaving the office, finishing one's shift, or clocking out of work. Can be used with する as a verb (退勤する). Contrast with 出勤 (going to work). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Clocking out already? ...っ, D-Don't go thinking I timed my departure just to walk home with you! Our schedules just happened to align perfectly! Don't look at me like that!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『もう退勤時間ね！...っ、べ、別にあんたと一緒に帰りたいからって、わざわざ退勤時間を合わせて待ってたわけじゃないんだからね！たまたまぴったり重なっただけよ！』
- 等閑: Usually used in the phrase 等閑に付す (tōkan ni fusu) meaning to neglect or ignore. Implies a lack of proper attention or care. 「等閑に付す」という形で使われることが多く、注意や配慮が足りない、あるいは無視するという意味合いです。
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