synonym Comparative
予定
VS
時刻表
Differences Between "予定" and "時刻表"
Option A
予定
Meaning
schedule; plan; expectation; arrangement
Reading
よてい (yotei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
急な出張が入ってしまったため、来週の木曜日に組んでいた会議の_______を変更せざるを得ませんでした。
Because a sudden business trip came in, I had to change the schedule of the meeting set for next Thursday.
Option B
時刻表
Meaning
timetable, schedule
Reading
じこくひょう (jikokuhyou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
電車の時刻表で出発時間を確認しました。
I checked the departure time on the train timetable.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(schedule; plan; expectation; arrangement)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 予定: Refers to a scheduled plan, arrangement, or expectation. Often used as 予定を変更する or 予定通り. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Plan! Schedule! "Do you have any plans for the weekend, Haruka-san?" ...っ, M-My plan is to be monopolized by you! A-Alright, make sure your schedule is free too!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『よてい（予定）！『週末の予定は？』って…っ、私の予定はあんたに丸ごと独占される予定よ！分かったらあんたの予定表も、私とのデートだけで埋め尽くしなさい！』
- 時刻表: A table showing the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, planes, etc.
- 予定: Refers to a scheduled plan, arrangement, or expectation. Often used as 予定を変更する or 予定通り. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Plan! Schedule! "Do you have any plans for the weekend, Haruka-san?" ...っ, M-My plan is to be monopolized by you! A-Alright, make sure your schedule is free too!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『よてい（予定）！『週末の予定は？』って…っ、私の予定はあんたに丸ごと独占される予定よ！分かったらあんたの予定表も、私とのデートだけで埋め尽くしなさい！』
- 時刻表: A table showing the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, planes, etc.
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