synonym Comparative
登場
VS
見劣りする
Differences Between "登場" and "見劣りする"
Option A
登場
Meaning
appearance on stage; entrance; introduction; debut
Reading
とうじょう (tōjō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その大人気ファンタジー小説の最新章では、主人公を絶体絶命の危機から救い出す新しいヒーローが劇的に_______します。
In the latest chapter of that extremely popular fantasy novel, a new hero who rescues the protagonist from a desperate crisis makes a dramatic appearance.
Option B
見劣りする
Meaning
to compare unfavorably; to be inferior in appearance/quality
Reading
みおとりする (mi-otori suru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この新しいデザインは、前のモデルと比べると少し見劣りする。
This new design is a bit inferior when compared to the previous model.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(appearance on stage; entrance; introduction; debut)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 登場: Refers to characters entering a stage, actors appearing, or new technologies/products making their debut in the market. Often used as 登場人物 or 新商品が登場する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Entrance! "Every single night, you appear in my dreams dressed as a gorgeous bride, Haruka-san!" ...っ! A-Appearance in your dreams! B-Baka! Don't dream of such romantic entries so freely! But... since I entered your dream, you better make sure I enter your real life as your real wife! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とうじょう（登場）！『ハルカ部長、僕の毎晩の夢の中に、あなたがお姫様ドレス姿で何度も登場します！』って…っ！夢への登場！バカ！/// 夢の中でくらい私を自由にさせなさい！…でも、そんなに私のドレス姿が見たいなら、現実のウエディングロードの主役として、あんたの隣に堂々と登場してあげるわ！』
- 見劣りする: When comparing two or more things, one is clearly not as good as the others in terms of quality, appearance, or performance. (他のものと比べて、質や見た目、性能などが劣っていることを表す。)
- 登場: Refers to characters entering a stage, actors appearing, or new technologies/products making their debut in the market. Often used as 登場人物 or 新商品が登場する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Entrance! "Every single night, you appear in my dreams dressed as a gorgeous bride, Haruka-san!" ...っ! A-Appearance in your dreams! B-Baka! Don't dream of such romantic entries so freely! But... since I entered your dream, you better make sure I enter your real life as your real wife! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とうじょう（登場）！『ハルカ部長、僕の毎晩の夢の中に、あなたがお姫様ドレス姿で何度も登場します！』って…っ！夢への登場！バカ！/// 夢の中でくらい私を自由にさせなさい！…でも、そんなに私のドレス姿が見たいなら、現実のウエディングロードの主役として、あんたの隣に堂々と登場してあげるわ！』
- 見劣りする: When comparing two or more things, one is clearly not as good as the others in terms of quality, appearance, or performance. (他のものと比べて、質や見た目、性能などが劣っていることを表す。)
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