synonym Comparative
丹念
VS
精査
Differences Between "丹念" and "精査"
Option A
丹念
Meaning
painstaking, careful, elaborate, diligent
Reading
たんねん (tannen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はその報告書を丹念に作成した。
He prepared that report painstakingly.
Option B
精査
Meaning
close examination, careful investigation, scrutiny
Reading
せいさ (seisa)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
提出された書類を精査する。
We will carefully examine the submitted documents.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(painstaking, careful, elaborate, diligent)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 丹念: Refers to doing something with extreme care, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Often used with に (ni) as an adverb (丹念に - painstakingly, carefully).
- 精査: Refers to examining something very carefully and thoroughly, often to find errors or inconsistencies, or to confirm accuracy. Used in formal contexts like auditing, reviewing documents, or scientific analysis.
- 丹念: Refers to doing something with extreme care, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Often used with に (ni) as an adverb (丹念に - painstakingly, carefully).
- 精査: Refers to examining something very carefully and thoroughly, often to find errors or inconsistencies, or to confirm accuracy. Used in formal contexts like auditing, reviewing documents, or scientific analysis.
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