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How to say "Another" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "another", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
改めて
あらためて (aratamete)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
他所
よそ (yoso)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "another" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 改めて and 他所.
In Japanese, 改めて (あらためて (aratamete)) is typically associated with "another time; again; anew; formally; afresh" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to doing something again at a later time, formally renewing an action, or making a fresh start on a task after changes. Often used as 改めて連絡する or 改めて誓う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Anew/again! "Now that we have overcome various crises, I confess my absolute lifelong love for you anew, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Confessing anew! B-Baka! Don't say such heart-throbbing things over and over! But... whisper that fresh passion of yours in my ears daily, and keep proving it next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらためて(改めて)よ!『ハルカ部長、色々な修羅場を乗り越えた今、改めて(もう一度)あなたへの生涯の絶対の愛を告白します!』って…っ!改めての告白!バカ!/// 何度もそんな胸がキュンキュンするようなことを…っ!でも、あんたのその改めての熱意、一生私の隣で毎日囁き続けて証明しなさい!』.
On the other hand, 他所 (よそ (yoso)) maps to "another place, elsewhere; unrelated people/matters" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Can mean 'another place'. A literal translation of "another" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "改めて"
システムの要件定義のスマートな変更に伴い、彼は来週月曜日に_______クライアントと詳細な打ち合わせをセットしました。
In association with the smart change of the system requirements definition, he set a detailed meeting with the client again next Monday.
Bilingual Context for "他所"
他所の店で同じ商品が安く売られていた。
The same product was sold cheaper at another store.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "システムの要件定義のスマートな変更に伴い、彼は来週月曜日に_______クライアントと詳細な打ち合わせをセットしました。" (Meaning: "In association with the smart change of the system requirements definition, he set a detailed meeting with the client again next Monday.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "改めて" fits here because it means "another time; again; anew; formally; afresh" in the context of: "In association with the smart change of the system requirements definition, he set a detailed meeting with the client again next Monday.". "他所" represents "another place, elsewhere; unrelated people/matters".