synonym Comparative
暫定
VS
嘱託
Differences Between "暫定" and "嘱託"
Option A
暫定
Meaning
provisional, temporary, interim
Reading
ざんてい (zantei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
新しい計画が承認されるまで、この暫定案で進める。
We will proceed with this provisional plan until the new plan is approved.
Option B
嘱託
Meaning
entrustment; commission; non-regular employment; temporary appointment
Reading
しょくたく (shokutaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は嘱託医として、週に3回病院で勤務している。
He works as a contract doctor, working at the hospital three times a week.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(provisional, temporary, interim)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 暫定: Refers to a temporary state, plan, or decision that is subject to change or replacement by a permanent one later. Often used in official or business contexts. (正式な決定が下されるまでの間、一時的に定めること。)
- 嘱託: Often used in business or governmental contexts to refer to temporary or contract employment (嘱託社員, 嘱託医). Also means to entrust someone with a task. / 企業や官公庁などで、期間を定めて業務を委託したり、非正規の職員を指す場合によく使われます。
- 暫定: Refers to a temporary state, plan, or decision that is subject to change or replacement by a permanent one later. Often used in official or business contexts. (正式な決定が下されるまでの間、一時的に定めること。)
- 嘱託: Often used in business or governmental contexts to refer to temporary or contract employment (嘱託社員, 嘱託医). Also means to entrust someone with a task. / 企業や官公庁などで、期間を定めて業務を委託したり、非正規の職員を指す場合によく使われます。
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