synonym Comparative
丁寧
VS
究明
Differences Between "丁寧" and "究明"
Option A
丁寧
Meaning
polite, courteous, careful, thorough
Reading
ていねい (teinei)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
お客様には丁寧な言葉で話しましょう。
Let's speak to customers in polite language.
Option B
究明
Meaning
investigation, ascertainment, thorough inquiry
Reading
きゅうめい (kyuumei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
事故の原因を徹底的に究明する。
We will thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(polite, courteous, careful, thorough)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 丁寧: な-形容詞 (na-adjective). Refers to politeness in speech or actions, or meticulousness/carefulness in work. Example: 丁寧な言葉 (teinei na kotoba - polite language), 丁寧に作業する (teinei ni sagyou suru - work carefully).
- 究明: ある事実や原因などを徹底的に調べ、真実を突き止めるニュアンス。特に、不正や事故の原因など、隠されたものを暴く際に使う。(Implies thoroughly investigating facts or causes to ascertain the truth. Especially used to expose hidden things like misconduct or accident causes.)
- 丁寧: な-形容詞 (na-adjective). Refers to politeness in speech or actions, or meticulousness/carefulness in work. Example: 丁寧な言葉 (teinei na kotoba - polite language), 丁寧に作業する (teinei ni sagyou suru - work carefully).
- 究明: ある事実や原因などを徹底的に調べ、真実を突き止めるニュアンス。特に、不正や事故の原因など、隠されたものを暴く際に使う。(Implies thoroughly investigating facts or causes to ascertain the truth. Especially used to expose hidden things like misconduct or accident causes.)
Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?
Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!