synonym Comparative
丹念な
VS
苦心
Differences Between "丹念な" and "苦心"
Option A
丹念な
Meaning
careful; scrupulous; painstaking; elaborate
Reading
たんねんな (tannen na)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は丹念な調査を行い、論文を完成させた。
She conducted a painstaking investigation and completed her thesis.
Option B
苦心
Meaning
great pains, trouble, hard work, painstaking effort
Reading
くしん (kushin)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はこの企画を成功させるために、多大な苦心を重ねた。
He put in a great deal of painstaking effort to make this project a success.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(careful; scrupulous; painstaking; elaborate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 丹念な: Used to describe actions or attitudes that are done with great care and attention to detail, often implying a thorough and unhurried approach.
- 苦心: Refers to the act of making great effort or going through difficulties to achieve something. Often implies mental and physical struggle or ingenuity. Can be used as a noun or a する-verb (苦心する).
- 丹念な: Used to describe actions or attitudes that are done with great care and attention to detail, often implying a thorough and unhurried approach.
- 苦心: Refers to the act of making great effort or going through difficulties to achieve something. Often implies mental and physical struggle or ingenuity. Can be used as a noun or a する-verb (苦心する).
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