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antonym Comparative
顕教
VS
惜しい

Differences Between "顕教" and "惜しい"

Option A
顕教
Meaning
exoteric teachings; Buddhist teachings that are open and accessible to all, as opposed to esoteric (密教) teachings
Reading
けんぎょう
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
私は顕教に興味があります。
I am interested in exoteric teachings; Buddhist teachings that are open and accessible to all, as opposed to esoteric (密教) teachings.
Option B
惜しい
Meaning
regrettable, close
Reading
おしい (oshii)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
これはとても惜しいですね。
This is very regrettable, close, isn't it?

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Which word fits this context: "(exoteric teachings; Buddhist teachings that are open and accessible to all, as opposed to esoteric (密教) teachings)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 顕教: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 惜しい: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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