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Kanji Writing Quiz | Choosing Sagasu, Tazuneru, Haru, and Other Same-Kun Characters, Standard Set 4

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Problem 1

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「転居に向けて条件に合う物件を『さがし』、紛失した家の鍵も『さがした』。」?

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「探す」 is used to look for something desired or something that meets certain conditions, whereas 「捜す」 is used to search for a specific person or object whose whereabouts are unknown. The correct phrases are therefore 「物件を探し」 and 「紛失した鍵を捜した」. The key distinction is an open-ended search for a suitable item versus a search for a known missing object.

Problem 2

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「受付で寺までの道を『たずね』、教わった道を歩いてその寺を『たずねた』。」?

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「尋ねる」 is used when asking someone for information, while 「訪ねる」 is used when visiting a person or place. The sentence therefore requires 「道を尋ね」 at reception and 「寺を訪ねた」 for going to the destination. The second action is an actual visit, not another question.

Problem 3

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「彼は列車で終点に『ついた』翌日、新しい支店長の職に『ついた』。」?

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「着く」 means to arrive at a destination, whereas 「就く」 means to take up a job or position. Thus the train 「終点に着いた」 and he 「支店長の職に就いた」. 「付く」 instead describes such meanings as adhering to something or being added.

Problem 4

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「海を『のぞむ』競技場で、選手たちは決勝戦に『のぞんだ』。」?

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「望む」 is used for commanding a distant view, while 「臨む」 is used for facing or taking part in an occasion or situation. The correct phrases are 「海を望む」 and 「決勝戦に臨んだ」. The latter means that the players faced the final, not that they wished to win it.

Problem 5

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「係員は立入禁止区域の周囲にロープを『はり』、入口に案内ポスターを『はった』。」?

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「張る」 is used when stretching a rope or similar object taut across an area, whereas 「貼る」 is used when attaching paper or another object with paste or adhesive. The attendant therefore 「ロープを張り」 and 「ポスターを貼った」. The object and the method of installation determine the spelling.

Problem 6

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「山頂では強い風が『ふき』、遠くの火山は灰色の煙を『ふいて』いた。」?

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「吹く」 describes air moving as wind, while 「噴く」 describes gas, liquid, or another substance issuing forcefully from within. The correct expressions are therefore 「風が吹き」 and 「火山が煙を噴いて」. The distinction is between moving wind and an eruption from the volcano.

Problem 7

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「箱には番号の違うカードが『まざって』いたが、容器では二色の塗料が均一に『まざって』いた。」?

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「交ざる」 is used when the original components remain distinguishable after coming together, whereas 「混ざる」 is used when they blend so that they can no longer be distinguished. The individually numbered cards are 「交ざって」, while the two paints that have become uniform are 「混ざって」.

Problem 8

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「選手は試合中にユニフォームが『やぶれ』、決勝では相手チームに『やぶれた』。」?

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「破れる」 is used when cloth or another object is torn or damaged, while 「敗れる」 means to lose a contest. Thus the uniform 「破れ」 and the player 「相手チームに敗れた」 in the final. Although both events involve the same player, physical damage and competitive defeat require different spellings.

Problem 9

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「参加者は季語についての資料を『よみ』、その季語を使って俳句を『よんだ』。」?

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「読む」 is used for reading and understanding written material, whereas 「詠む」 is used for composing a waka or haiku. The participant therefore 「資料を読み」 and 「俳句を詠んだ」. The second phrase describes creating a new haiku, not reading an existing poem aloud.

Problem 10

Which pair correctly writes the two readings in 「会議では採用案を巡って意見が二つに『わかれ』、終了後は駅で家族と『わかれた』。」?

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「分かれる」 is used when one thing divides into multiple branches, while 「別れる」 is used when people part from one another. The opinions therefore 「二つに分かれ」 and the person 「家族と別れた」 at the station. The key is distinguishing a division of views from a personal parting.