synonym Comparative
たてまつる
VS
奉職
Differences Between "たてまつる" and "奉職"
Option A
たてまつる
Meaning
to offer, to present (to a superior), to serve (a superior), to offer respectfully (humble verb)
Reading
たてまつる (tatematsuru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
神に供物をたてまつる。
To offer sacrifices to the gods.
Option B
奉職
Meaning
to be employed (especially by a government office, a temple, a shrine, a school, etc.); to serve
Reading
ほうしょく (houshoku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は卒業後、故郷の市役所に奉職した。
After graduation, he took a position at his hometown's city hall.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to offer, to present (to a superior), to serve (a superior), to offer respectfully (humble verb))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- たてまつる: A classical Japanese humble verb used to show extreme respect when offering something to a superior, serving a superior, or sometimes to refer to performing an action for a superior. Has a formal and somewhat archaic feel. (目上の人に対して物を差し上げたり、奉仕したりする謙譲語。非常に丁寧で、古風な響きがある。)
- 奉職: A formal and somewhat archaic term indicating employment, especially in public service, religious institutions, or academic settings. It carries a nuance of dedication and serving a higher purpose or institution, rather than just working for money. (公務員、寺社、学校などの特定の機関に勤めることを指す、やや堅く古風な表現です。単に働くというより、その機関に奉仕するという献身的なニュアンスを含みます。)
- たてまつる: A classical Japanese humble verb used to show extreme respect when offering something to a superior, serving a superior, or sometimes to refer to performing an action for a superior. Has a formal and somewhat archaic feel. (目上の人に対して物を差し上げたり、奉仕したりする謙譲語。非常に丁寧で、古風な響きがある。)
- 奉職: A formal and somewhat archaic term indicating employment, especially in public service, religious institutions, or academic settings. It carries a nuance of dedication and serving a higher purpose or institution, rather than just working for money. (公務員、寺社、学校などの特定の機関に勤めることを指す、やや堅く古風な表現です。単に働くというより、その機関に奉仕するという献身的なニュアンスを含みます。)
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