synonym Comparative
転向
VS
所信
Differences Between "転向" and "所信"
Option A
転向
Meaning
conversion (e.g., of belief), changing one's course/direction, switching (academic major, ideology)
Reading
てんこう (tenkō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は大学で経済学から文学に転向した。
He switched from economics to literature in university.
Option B
所信
Meaning
belief, conviction, credo, opinion (one's own)
Reading
しょしん (shoshin)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は自身の所信を述べ、聴衆の共感を呼んだ。
He stated his convictions and garnered the audience's empathy.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(conversion (e.g., of belief), changing one's course/direction, switching (academic major, ideology))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 転向: Refers to a significant change in one's academic major, profession, beliefs, or political stance. (それまでの考え方や方針、進路などを変えること。)
- 所信: Refers to one's firmly held beliefs or principles, especially when expressed publicly or formally. Often used in speeches or official statements. (個人が確固として抱いている信念や主義。特に公の場や公式な発言で用いられることが多い。)
- 転向: Refers to a significant change in one's academic major, profession, beliefs, or political stance. (それまでの考え方や方針、進路などを変えること。)
- 所信: Refers to one's firmly held beliefs or principles, especially when expressed publicly or formally. Often used in speeches or official statements. (個人が確固として抱いている信念や主義。特に公の場や公式な発言で用いられることが多い。)
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