synonym Comparative
取り決める
VS
肉薄
Differences Between "取り決める" and "肉薄"
Option A
取り決める
Meaning
to agree upon, to settle, to conclude
Reading
とりきめる (torikimeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議で今後の協力体制について取り決めた。
We agreed upon the future cooperation framework at the meeting.
Option B
肉薄
Meaning
close in on; press hard upon; draw near (often in a competitive or pursuing context)
Reading
にくはく (nikuhaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はトップランナーに肉薄する勢いで走り続けた。
He continued to run with the momentum of closing in on the top runner.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to agree upon, to settle, to conclude)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 取り決める: Refers to formally deciding or agreeing on something after discussion or negotiation, often involving multiple parties or an organization.
- 肉薄: Often used in sports or competitive situations where one is closing in on an opponent or a goal. Literally 'close flesh,' meaning very close proximity. (スポーツや競争の場面で、相手や目標に非常に接近する様子を表す。文字通り「肉が迫る」の意。)
- 取り決める: Refers to formally deciding or agreeing on something after discussion or negotiation, often involving multiple parties or an organization.
- 肉薄: Often used in sports or competitive situations where one is closing in on an opponent or a goal. Literally 'close flesh,' meaning very close proximity. (スポーツや競争の場面で、相手や目標に非常に接近する様子を表す。文字通り「肉が迫る」の意。)
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