synonym Comparative
上
VS
とりわけ
Differences Between "上" and "とりわけ"
Option A
上
Meaning
up, above, on
Reading
うえ (ue)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
机の上に本があります。
There is a book on the desk.
Option B
とりわけ
Meaning
especially, above all, particularly
Reading
とりわけ (toriwake)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は色々なスポーツができるが、とりわけ水泳が得意だ。
She can do various sports, but she is particularly good at swimming.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(up, above, on)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 上: Used to indicate position 'on top of' or 'above' something. Also used for 'upstairs' or to indicate a 'superior' position/rank.
- とりわけ: Used to emphasize one item or aspect among others; similar to 「特に」but often with a nuance of selecting from a group. (多くの中から特に一つを強調する際に使う。「特に」に近いが、ある集団の中から選び出すニュアンスがある)
- 上: Used to indicate position 'on top of' or 'above' something. Also used for 'upstairs' or to indicate a 'superior' position/rank.
- とりわけ: Used to emphasize one item or aspect among others; similar to 「特に」but often with a nuance of selecting from a group. (多くの中から特に一つを強調する際に使う。「特に」に近いが、ある集団の中から選び出すニュアンスがある)
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