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synonym Comparative
嘆願
VS
陳情

Differences Between "嘆願" and "陳情"

Option A
嘆願
Meaning
earnest request, petition, appeal
Reading
たんがん (tangan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は会社に減給の撤回を嘆願した。
He petitioned the company to revoke the pay cut.
Option B
陳情
Meaning
petition / appeal
Reading
ちんじょう (chinjou)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は陳情に興味があります。
I am interested in petition / appeal.

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Which word fits this context: "(earnest request, petition, appeal)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 嘆願: Often used in formal or serious contexts when making a strong plea or request to an authority or organization. (公式な状況で強くお願いする際に使われる。)
- 陳情: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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