Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "します" vs "まいにち"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
します
します (shimasu)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Term B
まいにち
まいにち (mainichi)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both します and まいにち are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
します (します (shimasu)) represents "to do, to make, to play (a sport)" (Level: N5) and typically represents 非常に多用途な動詞です。「〜をします」の形で、行動、スポーツ、仕事など様々な活動を表します。/ A very versatile verb. Used in the form '～をします' to express various activities, sports, or jobs..
On the other hand, まいにち (まいにち (mainichi)) translates to "every day" (Level: N5) and is used for Refers to an action or event that occurs daily. A combination of 毎. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
Bilingual Sentence for "します"
毎日宿題をします。
I do my homework every day.
Bilingual Sentence for "まいにち"
私は毎日日本語を勉強します。
I study Japanese every day.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日宿題を ＿＿＿ 。" (Meaning: "I do my homework every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "します" fits here because it represents "to do, to make, to play (a sport)" in the context: "I do my homework every day.".