Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "たずねる (tazuneru)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
訪ねる
たずねる (tazuneru)
N4 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
尋ねる
たずねる (tazuneru)
N4 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "たずねる (tazuneru)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 訪ねる (Level: N4): Translates to "to visit (a place or person), to call on" and is used when A more formal or polite way to say "to visit" compared to 行く.
- 尋ねる (Level: N4): Maps to "to ask; to inquire" and carries the nuance of This word specifically means "to ask a question" or "to inquire about something," often implying seeking information. It is important to distinguish it from 「聞く.
Bilingual Context for "訪ねる"
週末に友達の家を訪ねました。
I visited my friend's house on the weekend.
Bilingual Context for "尋ねる"
道に迷ったので、交番で道を尋ねました。
I got lost, so I asked for directions at the police box.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "週末に友達の家を訪ねました。" (Meaning: "I visited my friend's house on the weekend.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "訪ねる" is used for "to visit (a place or person), to call on" in the context: "I visited my friend's house on the weekend.".