synonym Comparative
前提
VS
必須
Differences Between "前提" and "必須"
Option A
前提
Meaning
premise; prerequisite; assumption
Reading
ぜんてい (zentei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この計画は、予算が十分に確保されていることを_______として進められています。
This plan is being proceeded with under the premise that sufficient budget is secured.
Option B
必須
Meaning
essential, indispensable, prerequisite
Reading
ひっす (hissu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この資格は、その職種に応募するために必須です。
This qualification is essential for applying for that job.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(premise; prerequisite; assumption)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 前提: Refers to a premise, prerequisite, or underlying assumption before taking action or making an argument. Often used as 前提条件 (prerequisite) or ...を前提とする (to assume ... as a premise). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'We are discussing today's date strictly under the underlying assumption that "we are going to be together forever"! Make sure you don't go getting the prerequisite wrong!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私たちはね、「将来ずっと一緒にいる」っていう当然の前提に基づいて、今日のデートの相談をしてるの！前提条件を根本から見違えないでよね、この鈍感！』
- 必須: Indicates something that is absolutely necessary or required. (なくてはならないもの、必ず必要なものを指す。)
- 前提: Refers to a premise, prerequisite, or underlying assumption before taking action or making an argument. Often used as 前提条件 (prerequisite) or ...を前提とする (to assume ... as a premise). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'We are discussing today's date strictly under the underlying assumption that "we are going to be together forever"! Make sure you don't go getting the prerequisite wrong!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私たちはね、「将来ずっと一緒にいる」っていう当然の前提に基づいて、今日のデートの相談をしてるの！前提条件を根本から見違えないでよね、この鈍感！』
- 必須: Indicates something that is absolutely necessary or required. (なくてはならないもの、必ず必要なものを指す。)
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