synonym Comparative
特徴
VS
機能
Differences Between "特徴" and "機能"
Option A
特徴
Meaning
characteristic; feature; trait
Reading
とくちょう (tokuchō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このカメラの最大の特徴は、暗い場所でも綺麗に撮れることです。
The greatest feature of this camera is that it can take beautiful photos even in dark places.
Option B
機能
Meaning
function, feature, capability
Reading
きのう (kinou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この新しいカメラには便利な機能がたくさんあります。
This new camera has many convenient features.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(characteristic; feature; trait)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 特徴: Refers to a distinctive characteristic, feature, or trait that stands out. Often used with 特徴がある (to have a feature). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My distinctive trait?! That's... losing all my composure and getting completely flustered whenever it comes to you! ...Wait, no it's not! That was a massive lie!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私の最大の特徴？それはね、あんたのことになると冷静でいられなくなって、すぐに赤面しちゃうことよ…って、だ、大嘘なんだからね！忘れて！』
- 機能: Refers to the specific capabilities or operations that a device, system, or organism possesses. (機器やシステム、生物が持つ特定の働きや能力を指します。)
- 特徴: Refers to a distinctive characteristic, feature, or trait that stands out. Often used with 特徴がある (to have a feature). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My distinctive trait?! That's... losing all my composure and getting completely flustered whenever it comes to you! ...Wait, no it's not! That was a massive lie!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私の最大の特徴？それはね、あんたのことになると冷静でいられなくなって、すぐに赤面しちゃうことよ…って、だ、大嘘なんだからね！忘れて！』
- 機能: Refers to the specific capabilities or operations that a device, system, or organism possesses. (機器やシステム、生物が持つ特定の働きや能力を指します。)
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