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synonym Comparative
有象無象
VS
月旦之評

Differences Between "有象無象" and "月旦之評"

Option A
有象無象
Meaning
all sorts of people (often derogatory); rabble; riff-raff; miscellaneous things.
Reading
うぞうむぞう (uzōmuzō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
祭りの会場には、有象無象の観光客が集まっていた。
All sorts of tourists gathered at the festival venue.
Option B
月旦之評
Meaning
A critique of people or works
Reading
げったんのひょう (gettannohyou)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は月旦之評に興味があります。
I am interested in A critique of people or works.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(all sorts of people (often derogatory); rabble; riff-raff; miscellaneous things.)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 有象無象: Often used to refer to a large, undifferentiated group of people, implying they are ordinary, insignificant, or of little value. It can carry a derogatory connotation, suggesting a lack of quality or distinction.
- 月旦之評: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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