synonym Comparative
おおまか
VS
大衆
Differences Between "おおまか" and "大衆"
Option A
おおまか
Meaning
rough; broad; general; approximate
Reading
おおまか (ōmaka)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
計画の概要をおおまかに説明してください。
Please explain the outline of the plan roughly.
Option B
大衆
Meaning
the general public; the masses; common people
Reading
たいしゅう (taishū)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の作品は、一部の批評家には評価されなかったが、大衆には広く受け入れられた。
His work was not highly regarded by some critics, but it was widely accepted by the general public.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(rough; broad; general; approximate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- おおまか: Describes something that is not detailed, but rather general or broad. Can refer to plans, estimates, or personalities. 「細かくない、だいたいの」という意味で、計画や説明、性格などに使われます。
- 大衆: Refers to a large, undifferentiated group of people, often implying consumer behavior, popular culture, or public opinion. Can sometimes carry a neutral or slightly critical connotation depending on context (e.g., mass media, mass consumption).
- おおまか: Describes something that is not detailed, but rather general or broad. Can refer to plans, estimates, or personalities. 「細かくない、だいたいの」という意味で、計画や説明、性格などに使われます。
- 大衆: Refers to a large, undifferentiated group of people, often implying consumer behavior, popular culture, or public opinion. Can sometimes carry a neutral or slightly critical connotation depending on context (e.g., mass media, mass consumption).
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