synonym Comparative
徹頭徹尾
VS
嚆矢
Differences Between "徹頭徹尾" and "嚆矢"
Option A
徹頭徹尾
Meaning
from beginning to end, consistently, thoroughly, through and through
Reading
てっとうてつび (tettōtetsubi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は徹頭徹尾、自分の信念を貫いた。
He stuck to his beliefs consistently from beginning to end.
Option B
嚆矢
Meaning
the first arrow shot (in battle, signalling the start); the beginning; the origin; the first step
Reading
こうし (koushi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この技術開発が、今日のAIブームの嚆矢となった。
This technological development became the beginning of today's AI boom.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(from beginning to end, consistently, thoroughly, through and through)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 徹頭徹尾: Emphasizes consistency or thoroughness in an action, belief, or characteristic throughout its entire duration. (最初から最後まで、一貫して変わらないこと)
- 嚆矢: 比喩的に、ある出来事や運動の「始まり」「きっかけ」を意味することが多い。特に、大きな影響を持つ、またはより大きなものの先駆けとなる場合に用いられる。 (Used metaphorically to mean 'the start' or 'the first step' of an event or movement, particularly one that has significant impact or is a precursor to something bigger.)
- 徹頭徹尾: Emphasizes consistency or thoroughness in an action, belief, or characteristic throughout its entire duration. (最初から最後まで、一貫して変わらないこと)
- 嚆矢: 比喩的に、ある出来事や運動の「始まり」「きっかけ」を意味することが多い。特に、大きな影響を持つ、またはより大きなものの先駆けとなる場合に用いられる。 (Used metaphorically to mean 'the start' or 'the first step' of an event or movement, particularly one that has significant impact or is a precursor to something bigger.)
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