synonym Comparative
弁える
VS
抵触
Differences Between "弁える" and "抵触"
Option A
弁える
Meaning
to know one's place; to be aware of the rules/propriety; to discern; to understand
Reading
わきまえる (wakimaeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は大人として、TPOを弁えた行動ができる。
As an adult, he can act appropriately, understanding the time, place, and occasion.
Option B
抵触
Meaning
conflict; contravention; infringement; violation (of laws, rules, etc.)
Reading
ていしょく (teishoku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その行為は法律に抵触する恐れがある。
That action may infringe upon the law.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to know one's place; to be aware of the rules/propriety; to discern; to understand)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 弁える: Emphasizes understanding social conventions, one's position, or what is appropriate in a given situation. Often used with '常識' (joushiki - common sense) or '立場' (tachiba - position/status). (社会的な常識、自分の立場、状況に応じた適切な言動を理解し、区別することを意味する。「常識を弁える」「立場を弁える」のように使われることが多い。)
- 抵触: Primarily used when something (an action, plan, statement) goes against laws, rules, regulations, or principles. Often implies a legal or formal conflict. 法律、規則、原則などに違反する場合や、それらとぶつかる場合に用いられます。法的な文脈で使われることが多いです。
- 弁える: Emphasizes understanding social conventions, one's position, or what is appropriate in a given situation. Often used with '常識' (joushiki - common sense) or '立場' (tachiba - position/status). (社会的な常識、自分の立場、状況に応じた適切な言動を理解し、区別することを意味する。「常識を弁える」「立場を弁える」のように使われることが多い。)
- 抵触: Primarily used when something (an action, plan, statement) goes against laws, rules, regulations, or principles. Often implies a legal or formal conflict. 法律、規則、原則などに違反する場合や、それらとぶつかる場合に用いられます。法的な文脈で使われることが多いです。
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