synonym Comparative
通じる
VS
端緒
Differences Between "通じる" and "端緒"
Option A
通じる
Meaning
to open (to traffic); to lead to; to be understood; to communicate; to understand each other
Reading
つうじる (tsuujiru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の英語スピーチは多少の文法ミスがあったものの、その高い熱意がクライアントに完璧に_______、見事に契約を獲得しました。
Although his English speech had some grammatical errors, his high enthusiasm was perfectly understood by the client, and he brilliantly won the contract.
Option B
端緒
Meaning
lead, start, beginning, clue, breakthrough
Reading
たんしょ (tansho)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
事件解決の端緒をつかむことができた。
We were able to grasp a lead to solving the case.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to open (to traffic); to lead to; to be understood; to communicate; to understand each other)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 通じる: Refers to signals/calls connecting, roads opening/leading to a place, meaning being understood by others, or communicating feelings. Often used as 意味が通じる or 心が通じる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To communicate/be understood! "The telepathy of my love reached you and made you blush beautifully, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Telepathy communicating! B-Baka! Telepathy has nothing to do with it! It's just because you are looking at me with such a weird face! But... make sure you keep communicating love to my heart forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『つうじる（通じる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕のテレパシー（愛の念）があなたに通じて、顔を真っ赤にしてくれるの、本当に可愛いです！』って…っ！念が通じる！バカ！/// べ、別にテレパシーなんか通じてないわよ！ただあんたが変な顔でこっちを見てるからよ！…でも、一生私のハートに愛を通じさせ続けなさい！』
- 端緒: Often used in a formal context, especially when referring to the beginning of an investigation, discovery, or a turning point in a situation. (物事のきっかけや手がかりを表す、やや硬い表現。)
- 通じる: Refers to signals/calls connecting, roads opening/leading to a place, meaning being understood by others, or communicating feelings. Often used as 意味が通じる or 心が通じる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To communicate/be understood! "The telepathy of my love reached you and made you blush beautifully, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Telepathy communicating! B-Baka! Telepathy has nothing to do with it! It's just because you are looking at me with such a weird face! But... make sure you keep communicating love to my heart forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『つうじる（通じる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕のテレパシー（愛の念）があなたに通じて、顔を真っ赤にしてくれるの、本当に可愛いです！』って…っ！念が通じる！バカ！/// べ、別にテレパシーなんか通じてないわよ！ただあんたが変な顔でこっちを見てるからよ！…でも、一生私のハートに愛を通じさせ続けなさい！』
- 端緒: Often used in a formal context, especially when referring to the beginning of an investigation, discovery, or a turning point in a situation. (物事のきっかけや手がかりを表す、やや硬い表現。)
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