synonym Comparative
手軽
VS
粗餐
Differences Between "手軽" and "粗餐"
Option A
手軽
Meaning
easy; simple; light; casual; handy
Reading
てがる (tegaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
手軽に作れるランチレシピを探している。
I'm looking for an easy-to-make lunch recipe.
Option B
粗餐
Meaning
humble meal, simple fare, meager meal (often used by the host to humble their own meal)
Reading
そさん (sosan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
大したものはございませんが、粗餐でございます。どうぞお召し上がりください。
It's nothing special, just a humble meal. Please help yourself.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(easy; simple; light; casual; handy)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 手軽: Often used as an な-adjective (手軽な) or an adverb (手軽に) to describe something that is simple, easy to do, or convenient. It suggests something isn't elaborate or requires much effort. 「簡単で手間がかからない」というニュアンス。
- 粗餐: A humble term used by a host to refer to the meal they are offering, implying it's simple or not luxurious, out of modesty. It's a formal or traditional expression of humility.
- 手軽: Often used as an な-adjective (手軽な) or an adverb (手軽に) to describe something that is simple, easy to do, or convenient. It suggests something isn't elaborate or requires much effort. 「簡単で手間がかからない」というニュアンス。
- 粗餐: A humble term used by a host to refer to the meal they are offering, implying it's simple or not luxurious, out of modesty. It's a formal or traditional expression of humility.
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