synonym Comparative
てんでに
VS
切磋琢磨
Differences Between "てんでに" and "切磋琢磨"
Option A
てんでに
Meaning
each, severally, separately, individually
Reading
てんでに (tenden ni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
子供たちはてんでに好きな遊びを始めた。
The children each started their favorite games.
Option B
切磋琢磨
Meaning
diligent study, assiduous training, friendly rivalry, working hard together and learning from each other
Reading
せっさたくま (sessatakuma)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
仲間と切磋琢磨し、お互いの技術を高め合った。
We diligently trained and improved our skills together with our peers.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(each, severally, separately, individually)"?
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使い分け解説:
- てんでに: Emphasizes that each person or thing acts or does something independently and distinctly from the others. Similar to それぞれ (sorezore).
- 切磋琢磨: A four-character idiom (yojijukugo) meaning to work hard and improve oneself by interacting with others, often in a competitive or collaborative learning environment.
- てんでに: Emphasizes that each person or thing acts or does something independently and distinctly from the others. Similar to それぞれ (sorezore).
- 切磋琢磨: A four-character idiom (yojijukugo) meaning to work hard and improve oneself by interacting with others, often in a competitive or collaborative learning environment.
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