synonym Comparative
都道府県
VS
来日
Differences Between "都道府県" and "来日"
Option A
都道府県
Meaning
prefectures (of Japan)
Reading
とどうふけん (todōfuken)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
日本には47の都道府県があります。
Japan has 47 prefectures.
Option B
来日
Meaning
arrival in Japan, coming to Japan
Reading
らいにち (rainichi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大統領の来日は、大きなニュースになりました。
The President's arrival in Japan became big news.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(prefectures (of Japan))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 都道府県: Refers to the 47 administrative divisions of Japan: 1 都 (Tokyo), 1 道 (Hokkaido), 2 府 (Osaka, Kyoto), and 43 県 (ken). It's a specific term for Japanese geography.
- 来日: Refers to a person, especially a foreign visitor or dignitary, coming to Japan. Often used in formal contexts or news. (人が日本に来ること。特に海外からの訪問者や要人が日本に来る場合に使われることが多い。)
- 都道府県: Refers to the 47 administrative divisions of Japan: 1 都 (Tokyo), 1 道 (Hokkaido), 2 府 (Osaka, Kyoto), and 43 県 (ken). It's a specific term for Japanese geography.
- 来日: Refers to a person, especially a foreign visitor or dignitary, coming to Japan. Often used in formal contexts or news. (人が日本に来ること。特に海外からの訪問者や要人が日本に来る場合に使われることが多い。)
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