synonym Comparative
打ち消す
VS
否めない
Differences Between "打ち消す" and "否めない"
Option A
打ち消す
Meaning
to deny, to negate, to contradict
Reading
うちけす (uchikesu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はその噂をきっぱりと打ち消した。
He flatly denied the rumor.
Option B
否めない
Meaning
cannot deny; undeniable
Reading
いなめない (inamenai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の努力があったことは否めない事実だ。
It's an undeniable fact that he made an effort.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to deny, to negate, to contradict)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 打ち消す: 事実ではないと強く否定すること。特に噂や批判などに対して使われます。To strongly deny something as untrue, often used for rumors or criticisms.
- 否めない: Used when something is clearly true or apparent and cannot be rejected or denied. Often describes a strong possibility or reality.
- 打ち消す: 事実ではないと強く否定すること。特に噂や批判などに対して使われます。To strongly deny something as untrue, often used for rumors or criticisms.
- 否めない: Used when something is clearly true or apparent and cannot be rejected or denied. Often describes a strong possibility or reality.
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