### Why the Correct Answer is åēæē (kijun) The correct choice is **åēæē (kijun)**, which means 'criterion', 'standard', or 'basis for judgment'. The sentence is asking for a word that describes what one uses as a basis to judge or evaluate something. `åēæē` is the perfect fit as it refers to the fundamental line or point of reference against which things are measured or decisions are made. * **Example:** åæ ŧåēæē (goukaku kijun) - passing criterion/standard * **Example:** 夿åēæē (handan kijun) - criterion for judgment ### Why the Other Choices are Incorrect Let's break down the subtle differences between these similar-sounding N2-level words: 1. **æ¨æē (hyoujun): Standard (as in 'average' or 'norm')** * `æ¨æē` refers to a standard that is considered average, typical, or normal. It's often used to describe a model or a common level that something should conform to. It's less about a line for making a judgment and more about what is considered the norm. * **Usage:** Think of it as the 'standard' in 'standard size' or 'standard equipment'. * **Example:** ããã¯æĨæŦãŽæ¨æēįãĒæãã¯ãã§ãã(Kore wa nihon no hyoujun-teki na asagohan desu.) - This is a standard/typical Japanese breakfast. 2. **æ°´æē (suijun): Level, Standard (of quality or attainment)** * `æ°´æē` refers to a 'level' or 'standard,' particularly concerning quality, ability, or achievement. The kanji `æ°´` (water) gives the image of a 'water level', indicating how high or low something is. It's used to talk about the rank or quality of something. * **Usage:** You use it to discuss things like the 'standard of living' or the 'academic level'. * **Example:** ããŽå¤§åĻã¯æč˛æ°´æēãé常ãĢéĢãã(Ano daigaku wa kyouiku suijun ga hijou ni takai.) - That university has a very high standard/level of education. 3. **čĻæē (kijun): Standard (as in a 'rule' or 'norm' to be followed)** * This is a very tricky distractor as it's also pronounced 'kijun'. However, the kanji `čĻ` (rule, regulation) is key. `čĻæē` refers to a standard that is a rule, a code of conduct, or a norm that one is expected to follow. It emphasizes a prescribed model for action or behavior. * **Usage:** While a `čĻæē` (rule to follow) can be used as a `åēæē` (basis for judgment), `åēæē` is a much broader term. `čĻæē` is more specific to rules and regulations. * **Example:** į¤žäŧäēēã¨ããĻãŽčĄåčĻæēãåŽããšãã ã(Shakaijin to shite no koudou kijun o mamoru beki da.) - One should follow the code of conduct for working adults. ### Summary * **åēæē (kijun):** The basis/criterion for making a **judgment**. (The correct answer) * **æ¨æē (hyoujun):** The average or typical **norm**. * **æ°´æē (suijun):** The **level** of quality or attainment. * **čĻæē (kijun):** A **rule** or model to be followed.
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