synonym Comparative
突如
VS
飛躍
Differences Between "突如" and "飛躍"
Option A
突如
Meaning
suddenly, all of a sudden
Reading
とつじょ (totsujo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議中に、彼は突如として立ち上がり、意見を述べた。
During the meeting, he suddenly stood up and expressed his opinion.
Option B
飛躍
Meaning
leap, jump, rapid progress, breakthrough, sudden advance
Reading
ひやく (hiyaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼女のキャリアは飛躍的な進歩を遂げた。
Her career made rapid progress.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(suddenly, all of a sudden)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 突如: A formal and strong way to express suddenness. Often used for unexpected, dramatic events or actions. Similar to 突然 (totsuzen) but with a slightly more emphatic or literary feel.
- 飛躍: Can mean a literal jump, but more commonly refers to a significant and rapid improvement, development, or advance in a situation, skill, or status. Often used with 「的な」.
- 突如: A formal and strong way to express suddenness. Often used for unexpected, dramatic events or actions. Similar to 突然 (totsuzen) but with a slightly more emphatic or literary feel.
- 飛躍: Can mean a literal jump, but more commonly refers to a significant and rapid improvement, development, or advance in a situation, skill, or status. Often used with 「的な」.
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