synonym Comparative
多様
VS
敬遠
Differences Between "多様" and "敬遠"
Option A
多様
Meaning
diverse, varied, wide range
Reading
たよう (tayou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
現代社会では、多様な価値観が認められている。
In modern society, diverse values are recognized.
Option B
敬遠
Meaning
keeping at arm's length, avoiding, giving a wide berth
Reading
けいえん (keien)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は苦手な人には敬遠する傾向がある。
He tends to avoid people he's not good with.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(diverse, varied, wide range)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 多様: Emphasizes a wide variety or range of things, indicating many different kinds or forms. It often describes differences within a group or category, contributing to richness.
- 敬遠: Implies avoiding someone or something due to perceived difficulty, unapproachability, or discomfort, rather than direct confrontation. It often suggests a respectful but distant attitude, or an avoidance of troublesome situations.
- 多様: Emphasizes a wide variety or range of things, indicating many different kinds or forms. It often describes differences within a group or category, contributing to richness.
- 敬遠: Implies avoiding someone or something due to perceived difficulty, unapproachability, or discomfort, rather than direct confrontation. It often suggests a respectful but distant attitude, or an avoidance of troublesome situations.
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