synonym Comparative
確かめる
VS
確かな
Differences Between "確かめる" and "確かな"
Option A
確かめる
Meaning
to confirm, to verify, to make sure
Reading
たしかめる (tashikameru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
出かける前に鍵を閉めたか確かめてください。
Please make sure you locked the door before going out.
Option B
確かな
Meaning
certain, sure, reliable, accurate
Reading
たしかな (tashikana)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の話はいつも確かな情報に基づいている。
His stories are always based on reliable information.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to confirm, to verify, to make sure)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 確かめる: Implies checking something to ensure its correctness, truth, or safety. Often used when there's a possibility of error or uncertainty.
- 確かな: Used to describe something that is definite, reliable, or accurate. It's a な-adjective. e.g., 「確かな情報」(tashikana jōhō - reliable information)
- 確かめる: Implies checking something to ensure its correctness, truth, or safety. Often used when there's a possibility of error or uncertainty.
- 確かな: Used to describe something that is definite, reliable, or accurate. It's a な-adjective. e.g., 「確かな情報」(tashikana jōhō - reliable information)
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