Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "うちあける (uchiakeru)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
打ち明ける
うちあける (uchiakeru)
N2 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
打明ける
うちあける (uchiakeru)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "うちあける (uchiakeru)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 打ち明ける (Level: N2): Translates to "to confide, to reveal, to open one's heart" and is used when Often used when revealing a secret, a worry, or one's true feelings to someone, usually with a sense of relief or trust..
- 打明ける (Level: N2): Maps to "to confess, to reveal, to open one's heart" and carries the nuance of To honestly tell someone something personal or a secret, often with a sense of relief or trust. Usually implies a private conversation..
Bilingual Context for "打ち明ける"
友達にずっと抱えていた悩みを打ち明けた。
I confided my long-held worries to my friend.
Bilingual Context for "打明ける"
悩みを友人に__打明ける__と、心が軽くなった。
When I confessed my worries to a friend, I felt relieved.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "友達にずっと抱えていた悩みを打ち明けた。" (Meaning: "I confided my long-held worries to my friend.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "打ち明ける" is used for "to confide, to reveal, to open one's heart" in the context: "I confided my long-held worries to my friend.".