synonym Comparative
とかく
VS
かたや
Differences Between "とかく" and "かたや"
Option A
とかく
Meaning
apt to (do); prone to (do); anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking
Reading
とかく (tokaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人間はとかく楽な道を選びがちだ。
People are apt to choose the easy path.
Option B
かたや
Meaning
on the other hand, while on the other side
Reading
かたや (kataya)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は熱心に研究に没頭している。かたや、友人は遊びに夢中だ。
He is diligently engrossed in his research. On the other hand, his friend is absorbed in playing.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(apt to (do); prone to (do); anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- とかく: Indicates a general tendency or inclination, often implying a slight difficulty or common pattern. Can also mean 'anyway' or 'in any case' in some contexts, but 'apt to' is common for N2.
- かたや: Used to present a contrasting or opposing situation, opinion, or group of people. Similar to 「一方で」. (その一方で)
- とかく: Indicates a general tendency or inclination, often implying a slight difficulty or common pattern. Can also mean 'anyway' or 'in any case' in some contexts, but 'apt to' is common for N2.
- かたや: Used to present a contrasting or opposing situation, opinion, or group of people. Similar to 「一方で」. (その一方で)
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