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English - Japanese
Distinguish
dəˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
区別する (くべつする), 識別する (しきべつする), 見分ける (みわける), 区分する (くぶんする)
Distinguish meanings in Japanese
区別する (くべつする)
Example:
It's important to distinguish between fact and opinion.
事実と意見を区別することが重要です。
He can easily distinguish different bird species.
彼は異なる鳥の種を簡単に区別できます。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in discussions or writings where clarity between two or more items is needed.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the ability to recognize differences.
識別する (しきべつする)
Example:
The software can distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent transactions.
そのソフトウェアは正当な取引と詐欺的な取引を識別できます。
She has a keen sense to distinguish tastes in food.
彼女は食べ物の味を識別する鋭い感覚があります。
Usage: FormalContext: Often used in technical or scientific contexts.
Note: This term is more about identifying or recognizing characteristics.
見分ける (みわける)
Example:
Can you distinguish between the two paintings?
その二つの絵を見分けられますか？
It's hard to distinguish her voice in a crowd.
人混みの中で彼女の声を見分けるのは難しいです。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation when talking about recognizing differences.
Note: This is a more casual term often used in daily life.
区分する (くぶんする)
Example:
We need to distinguish the categories of data for the analysis.
分析のためにデータのカテゴリーを区分する必要があります。
The law distinguishes between minor and major offenses.
法律は軽犯罪と重大犯罪を区分しています。
Usage: FormalContext: Commonly used in legal or technical discussions.
Note: This meaning focuses on categorization.
Distinguish's synonyms
differentiate
To recognize or ascertain what makes someone or something different.
Example: It's important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Note: While 'distinguish' focuses on recognizing differences, 'differentiate' emphasizes the process of distinguishing between similar things or concepts.
discern
To perceive or recognize something with difficulty by sight or intellect.
Example: She could discern the subtle nuances in the painting that others overlooked.
Note: Similar to 'distinguish,' but 'discern' often implies a deeper level of perception or understanding.
identify
To establish or indicate who or what someone or something is.
Example: Can you identify which bird is making that sound?
Note: While 'distinguish' focuses on recognizing differences, 'identify' emphasizes recognizing and naming specific individuals or things.
recognize
To identify someone or something previously seen, known, or experienced.
Example: I couldn't recognize her at first with the new hairstyle.
Note: Similar to 'distinguish,' but 'recognize' often involves recalling a previous encounter or familiarity with the person or thing.
Distinguish expressions, common phrases
Distinguish between
To recognize the difference or contrast between two or more things.
Example: It's important to distinguish between right and wrong.
Note: This phrase indicates making a clear distinction or differentiation between things.
Distinguish oneself
To stand out from others due to exceptional qualities or actions.
Example: She distinguished herself as the top performer in the competition.
Note: This phrase suggests achieving recognition or distinction through notable actions or qualities.
Distinguishable
Capable of being perceived as different or distinct.
Example: The two types of birds are easily distinguishable by their color patterns.
Note: This term refers to the quality of being able to be distinguished or recognized as distinct from something else.
Distinguished
Recognized as successful, authoritative, or prestigious in a particular field.
Example: He is a distinguished professor in the field of economics.
Note: This term implies having achieved a high level of respect or honor in a specific area.
Hard to distinguish
Difficult to recognize or differentiate one from another.
Example: The twins looked so alike that it was hard to distinguish between them.
Note: This phrase indicates the challenge in perceiving or discerning a clear difference.
Distinguish everyday (slang) expressions
Tell apart
This slang term means to distinguish between two similar things or people.
Example: Their twin brothers were so identical it was hard to tell them apart.
Note: The slang term 'tell apart' specifically refers to distinguishing between similar things without using the word 'distinguish.'
Pick out
To select or identify something from a group, indicating the act of distinguishing it.
Example: Can you pick out the best piece of artwork from the collection?
Note: While 'pick out' involves selection, it also involves the act of discerning or recognizing something, not just choosing it.
Spot the difference
Refers to identifying discrepancies or variations between similar things or images.
Example: In the spot-the-difference game, players have to find the discrepancies between two seemingly identical pictures.
Note: This term is often used to describe a game or activity where participants have to identify small discrepancies rather than general distinctions.
Distinguish - Examples
English: It's important to distinguish between fact and opinion.
English: The unique design of the building distinguishes it from the others in the area.
English: Her talent for languages distinguishes her from her peers.
Distinguish grammar
Distinguish - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: distinguish
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): distinguished
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): distinguishing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): distinguishes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): distinguish
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): distinguish
Syllables, Separation and Stress
distinguish Contains 3 syllables: dis • tin • guish
Phonetic transcription: di-ˈstiŋ-(g)wish
dis tin guish , di ˈstiŋ (g)wish (The red syllable is stressed)
Distinguish - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
distinguish: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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