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synonym Comparative
定期券
VS
受かる

Differences Between "定期券" and "受かる"

Option A
定期券
Meaning
commuter pass; season ticket
Reading
ていきけん (teikiken)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
毎朝、定期券を使って会社に行きます。
Every morning, I go to work using my commuter pass.
Option B
受かる
Meaning
to pass (an exam); to be accepted (e.g., into a school)
Reading
うかる (ukaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
JLPT N3の試験に受かるために、毎日勉強しています。
I'm studying every day to pass the JLPT N3 exam.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(commuter pass; season ticket)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 定期券: Used for public transportation (train, bus) for a fixed period. 日本の公共交通機関で利用される、一定期間有効な乗車券。
- 受かる: Often used for exams, tests, or applications. It implies success in a selection process. The formal/polite form is 受かります (ukarimasu).
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