synonym Comparative
優秀
VS
賜る
Differences Between "優秀" and "賜る"
Option A
優秀
Meaning
excellent; superior; distinguished
Reading
ゆうしゅう (yūshū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は優秀な成績で大学を卒業しました。
He graduated from university with excellent grades.
Option B
賜る
Meaning
to be granted; to be given (honorific/humble, especially from a superior)
Reading
たまわる (tamawaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この度、社長から貴重なアドバイスを賜りました。
This time, I received valuable advice from the president.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(excellent; superior; distinguished)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 優秀: Describes someone or something that is of high quality, ability, or performance. Often used for people (e.g., student, employee) or their achievements/results. Can be used as a な-adjective (優秀な).
- 賜る: Humble verb. Used when receiving something (especially an honor, a favour, a message, etc.) from someone superior. (目上の人から何かを「もらう」や「与えられる」の謙譲語、または敬意を表す語です。)
- 優秀: Describes someone or something that is of high quality, ability, or performance. Often used for people (e.g., student, employee) or their achievements/results. Can be used as a な-adjective (優秀な).
- 賜る: Humble verb. Used when receiving something (especially an honor, a favour, a message, etc.) from someone superior. (目上の人から何かを「もらう」や「与えられる」の謙譲語、または敬意を表す語です。)
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