Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "まいにち" vs "はしる"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
まいにち
まいにち (mainichi)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Term B
はしる
はしる (hashiru)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both まいにち and はしる are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
まいにち (まいにち (mainichi)) represents "every day" (Level: N5) and typically represents Refers to an action or event that occurs daily. A combination of 毎.
On the other hand, はしる (はしる (hashiru)) translates to "to run" (Level: N5) and is used for Common verb for physical movement, typically for people or animals. Often used in the form '走る. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
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.
Bilingual Sentence for "はしる"
彼は毎日公園を走ります。
He runs in the park every day.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は毎日日本語を勉強します。" (Meaning: "I study Japanese every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "まいにち" fits here because it represents "every day" in the context: "I study Japanese every day.".