synonym Comparative
たおやか
VS
細工
Differences Between "たおやか" and "細工"
Option A
たおやか
Meaning
graceful, slender, delicate, lithe, pliant, supple
Reading
たおやか (taoyaka)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼女はたおやかな指でピアノを奏でた。
She played the piano with graceful fingers.
Option B
細工
Meaning
craftsmanship; delicate work; trick/scheme
Reading
さいく (saiku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
職人の手による繊細な細工が施された飾り物だった。
It was an ornament adorned with delicate craftsmanship by an artisan.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(graceful, slender, delicate, lithe, pliant, supple)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- たおやか: Primarily used to describe the elegant, graceful, and slender qualities of a woman or female figure, often implying beauty and softness. It can also refer to the pliant beauty of nature.
- 細工: Has two main meanings: 1. Finely crafted, delicate work (e.g., in art or craft). 2. A clever but often deceptive trick or scheme. Context is key to discerning the meaning.
- たおやか: Primarily used to describe the elegant, graceful, and slender qualities of a woman or female figure, often implying beauty and softness. It can also refer to the pliant beauty of nature.
- 細工: Has two main meanings: 1. Finely crafted, delicate work (e.g., in art or craft). 2. A clever but often deceptive trick or scheme. Context is key to discerning the meaning.
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