synonym Comparative
顛末
VS
手始め
Differences Between "顛末" and "手始め"
Option A
顛末
Meaning
circumstances; whole story; full particulars; sequence of events from beginning to end
Reading
てんまつ (tenmatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
事故の顛末を詳しく報告してください。
Please report the full particulars of the accident in detail.
Option B
手始め
Meaning
start, beginning, first step
Reading
てはじめ (tehajime)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
まずは手始めに資料を集めることから始めよう。
First, let's start by gathering materials.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(circumstances; whole story; full particulars; sequence of events from beginning to end)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 顛末: Refers to the entire sequence of events, from start to finish. Often used in formal contexts when explaining how something transpired, focusing on 'the whole story' or 'all the details'.
- 手始め: Refers to the initial action or first step in a series of tasks or an endeavor. Often used with 「手始めに」 (to begin with).
- 顛末: Refers to the entire sequence of events, from start to finish. Often used in formal contexts when explaining how something transpired, focusing on 'the whole story' or 'all the details'.
- 手始め: Refers to the initial action or first step in a series of tasks or an endeavor. Often used with 「手始めに」 (to begin with).
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