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concrete example; specific instance
A particular case or instance used to illustrate an abstract concept or general principle. Commonly used in academic, business, and educational contexts.
Usage: 具体例 is a compound of 具体 (concrete, specific) and 例 (example). It is very common in academic writing, presentations, and business discussions.
Common collocations
- 具体例を挙げる (to give a concrete example)
- 具体例を示す (to show a specific instance)
- 具体例を交えて (incorporating concrete examples)
- 具体例として (as a concrete example)
The phrase 具体例を挙げる is extremely common in presentations and meetings. When asking someone to be more specific, 具体例を挙げてください is a polite and natural way to request clarification.