Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "ぬれる (nureru)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
濡れる
ぬれる (nureru)
N4 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B
ぬれる
ぬれる (nureru)
N4 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ぬれる (nureru)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 濡れる (Level: N4): Translates to "to get wet" and is used when An intransitive verb. It means to become wet naturally or unintentionally, often due to rain or water. The subject gets wet..
- ぬれる (Level: N4): Maps to "to get wet" and carries the nuance of Intransitive verb.
Bilingual Context for "濡れる"
雨で服が濡れてしまった。
My clothes got wet from the rain.
Bilingual Context for "ぬれる"
急な雨で、服がすっかりぬれてしまった。
My clothes got completely wet from the sudden rain.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "雨で服が濡れてしまった。" (Meaning: "My clothes got wet from the rain.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "濡れる" is used for "to get wet" in the context: "My clothes got wet from the rain.".