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synonym Comparative
譲る
VS
配布する

Differences Between "譲る" and "配布する"

Option A
譲る
Meaning
to give way, to hand over, to concede, to offer (one's seat)
Reading
ゆずる (yuzuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
電車でお年寄りに席を譲った。
I offered my seat to an elderly person on the train.
Option B
配布する
Meaning
to distribute, to hand out
Reading
はいふする (haifu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議で資料を参加者全員に配布した。
I distributed the materials to all participants at the meeting.

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Which word fits this context: "(to give way, to hand over, to concede, to offer (one's seat))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 譲る: 複数の意味があります。1. 自分の席や場所などを他人に与える。2. 権利や財産を移す。3. 相手の意見や要求を受け入れる(譲歩する)。/ Has multiple meanings: 1. To offer one's seat or place to another. 2. To transfer rights or property. 3. To accept someone's opinion or request (to concede).
- 配布する: 資料や物品などを多くの人に「配る」ことを意味します。フォーマルな場面でよく使われます。/ Means to 'distribute' documents or goods to many people. Often used in formal settings.
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