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Kanji Writing Quiz | Choosing Au, Ateru, Kaeru, and Other Same-Kun Characters, Standard Set 3

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Problem 1

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「移動中に突然の豪雨に『あい』、避難所で待ち合わせていた友人と『あった』。」?

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「遭う」 is used for encountering an unexpected and unfavorable event, while 「会う」 is used for meeting a person face to face. The sentence therefore requires 「豪雨に遭い」 and 「友人と会った」. 「合う」 expresses agreement, correspondence, or harmony and fits neither blank.

Problem 2

Which spelling correctly replaces 『あてる』 in 「市は集まった寄付金を、被災した図書館の修繕費に『あてる』ことにした。」?

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「充てる」 is used when allocating money to a particular purpose, so it fits the repair costs in this sentence. 「当てる」 is used for meanings such as bringing something into contact or guessing correctly, while 「宛てる」 identifies the destination of a letter or similar item.

Problem 3

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「舞台に主役が姿を『あらわす』と、観客は拍手で喜びを『あらわした』。」?

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「現す」 is used when something previously hidden becomes visible, whereas 「表す」 is used to express a feeling outwardly. Thus the lead actor 「姿を現す」 and the audience 「喜びを表した」. 「著す」 means to write and publish a book or similar work.

Problem 4

Which spelling correctly replaces 『かえた』 in 「出国前に、銀行で旅行用の現金を円からユーロに『かえた』。」?

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Exchanging yen for euros is an exchange between things, so 「換えた」 is appropriate. 「変える」 changes a state, 「替える」 replaces something with a new or different one, and 「代える」 assigns a role to a substitute.

Problem 5

Which spelling correctly replaces 『きいた』 in 「処置の前に使った局所麻酔が十分に『きいた』ことを確認した。」?

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「効いた」 is used when a medicine produces its intended effect. 「利いた」 describes an ability or function working well, 「聞いた」 concerns hearing a sound or information, and 「聴いた」 means listening attentively.

Problem 6

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「医師は診療記録の誤字を『なおし』、患者の傷を『なおす』処置を行った。」?

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「直す」 returns an error to a correct state, while 「治す」 heals an injury or illness. The physician therefore 「誤字を直し」 and performs treatment to 「傷を治す」. The spelling changes according to whether the object is a text or a physical condition.

Problem 7

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「予定より『はやい』時刻に到着できたのは、列車の速度が『はやかった』からだ。」?

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「早い」 is used when a time or stage comes before another, while 「速い」 describes high speed. The correct pair is therefore 「早い」 for the earlier time and 「速かった」 for the train's speed. The key is distinguishing chronological earliness from velocity.

Problem 8

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「研究員は『かたい』殻を割り、必ず内部を調べるという『かたい』決意を実行した。」?

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A shell that resists external force is 「硬い」, while an unwavering resolve is 「固い」. 「堅い」 describes something densely built and strong or something dependable, and is distinguished from the two typical contexts presented here.

Problem 9

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「技術者は設計図に従って大型船を『つくり』、進行を管理する工程表を『つくった』。」?

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「造る」 is used to construct a large object such as a ship, while 「作る」 is used to make a plan or table. The engineer therefore 「大型船を造り」 and 「工程表を作った」. 「創る」 emphasizes producing something original or innovative.

Problem 10

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「記録係が演奏会の写真を『とり』、指揮者が最後の曲の指揮を『とった』。」?

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Taking a photograph is written 「撮る」, while performing the role of conducting is written 「執る」, making 「撮り・執った」 the correct pair. 「採る」 covers collection, adoption, or voting, while 「取る」 has broader meanings such as obtaining, recording, or removing.