synonym Comparative
多岐
VS
しばしば
Differences Between "多岐" and "しばしば"
Option A
多岐
Meaning
diverse, varied, branching off in many directions
Reading
たき (taki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の研究テーマは、非常に多岐にわたっている。
His research topics cover a very wide range.
Option B
しばしば
Meaning
often, frequently, many times
Reading
しばしば (shibashiba)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この地域では、しばしば地震が起こる。
Earthquakes often occur in this region.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(diverse, varied, branching off in many directions)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 多岐: Often used in the phrase 「多岐にわたる」(taki ni wataru), meaning to cover a wide range of subjects or branch off into many different aspects. It implies broad scope and complexity, with many different points or directions.
- しばしば: A slightly more formal or literary equivalent of 「よく」. It indicates a high frequency of occurrence. 何度も繰り返して、たびたび。
- 多岐: Often used in the phrase 「多岐にわたる」(taki ni wataru), meaning to cover a wide range of subjects or branch off into many different aspects. It implies broad scope and complexity, with many different points or directions.
- しばしば: A slightly more formal or literary equivalent of 「よく」. It indicates a high frequency of occurrence. 何度も繰り返して、たびたび。
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