synonym Comparative
嘆願
VS
檄
Differences Between "嘆願" and "檄"
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
檄
Meaning
written appeal, manifesto, proclamation, rousing message (often to incite action)
Reading
げき (geki)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は演説で民衆に革命の檄を飛ばした。
In his speech, he issued a revolutionary manifesto to the people.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(earnest request, petition, appeal)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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。)
- 檄: A formal or impassioned document/message, usually issued by a leader or group, to call people to action, state a position, or stir up support. It implies a strong, persuasive, and often political tone. Often used in the form「〜の檄を飛ばす/発する」.
- 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。)
- 檄: A formal or impassioned document/message, usually issued by a leader or group, to call people to action, state a position, or stir up support. It implies a strong, persuasive, and often political tone. Often used in the form「〜の檄を飛ばす/発する」.
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