synonym Comparative
徹底的
VS
究明
Differences Between "徹底的" and "究明"
Option A
徹底的
Meaning
thorough, exhaustive, drastic
Reading
てっていてき (tetteiteki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
問題の原因を徹底的に調査する。
We will thoroughly investigate the cause of the problem.
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: "(thorough, exhaustive, drastic)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 徹底的: A な-adjective (形容動詞) or an adverb when used with に (徹底的に). It implies doing something completely, without omission, or to the fullest extent. Often used for actions like investigation (調査), cleaning (掃除), or reform (改革).
- 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.)
- 徹底的: A な-adjective (形容動詞) or an adverb when used with に (徹底的に). It implies doing something completely, without omission, or to the fullest extent. Often used for actions like investigation (調査), cleaning (掃除), or reform (改革).
- 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.)
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