Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "かさばる (kasabaru)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
嵩張る
かさばる (kasabaru)
N2 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
かさばる
かさばる (kasabaru)
N2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "かさばる (kasabaru)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 嵩張る (Level: N2): Translates to "to be bulky, to be unwieldy, to take up much space" and is used when Refers to something being large in volume or shape, making it difficult to store, carry, or pack..
- かさばる (Level: N2): Maps to "to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to take up a lot of space" and carries the nuance of Describes an object that is large or voluminous, making it difficult to carry, store, or pack. It implies inconvenience due to size..
Bilingual Context for "嵩張る"
この荷物は嵩張るので、スーツケースに入らない。
This luggage is bulky, so it won't fit in the suitcase.
Bilingual Context for "かさばる"
この荷物はかさばって持ち運びにくい。
This luggage is bulky and hard to carry.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "この荷物は ＿＿＿ ので、スーツケースに入らない。" (Meaning: "This luggage is bulky, so it won't fit in the suitcase.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "嵩張る" is used for "to be bulky, to be unwieldy, to take up much space" in the context: "This luggage is bulky, so it won't fit in the suitcase.".