synonym Comparative
貫く
VS
踏襲
Differences Between "貫く" and "踏襲"
Option A
貫く
Meaning
to pierce, to penetrate, to go through, to stick to (one's beliefs)
Reading
つらぬく (tsuranuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はどんな困難があっても、自分の信念を貫いた。
He stuck to his beliefs no matter how difficult it was.
Option B
踏襲
Meaning
follow, adhere to, emulate, stick to
Reading
とうしゅう (toushuu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
新しいリーダーも、前任者の政策を基本的に踏襲する方針だ。
The new leader also plans to basically follow the previous leader's policies.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to pierce, to penetrate, to go through, to stick to (one's beliefs))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 貫く: 物を突き通す物理的な意味と、信念や方針などを最後まで堅持する抽象的な意味を持つ他動詞です。/ A transitive verb with a physical meaning of piercing/penetrating something, and an abstract meaning of adhering to one's beliefs or policies until the end.
- 踏襲: To follow a previous method, policy, or tradition as it is, often without major changes. Can be used in both positive and neutral contexts. (これまでのやり方や方針、伝統などをそのまま受け継ぎ、変えずに従うこと。肯定的な意味でも中立的な意味でも使われる。)
- 貫く: 物を突き通す物理的な意味と、信念や方針などを最後まで堅持する抽象的な意味を持つ他動詞です。/ A transitive verb with a physical meaning of piercing/penetrating something, and an abstract meaning of adhering to one's beliefs or policies until the end.
- 踏襲: To follow a previous method, policy, or tradition as it is, often without major changes. Can be used in both positive and neutral contexts. (これまでのやり方や方針、伝統などをそのまま受け継ぎ、変えずに従うこと。肯定的な意味でも中立的な意味でも使われる。)
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