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How to say "As" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "as", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
ありのまま
ありのまま (arinomama)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
遉
さすが
C2PLUS / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "as" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between ありのまま and 遉.
In Japanese, ありのまま (ありのまま (arinomama)) is typically associated with "as it is; the truth; raw; natural" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to something in its original, unembellished, or truthful state. Can be used for facts, emotions, or appearance..
On the other hand, 遉 (さすが) maps to "as one would expect; indeed" (Syllabus Level: C2PLUS) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "as" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "ありのまま"
ありのままの気持ちを彼に伝えた。
I told him my true feelings (as they were).
Bilingual Context for "遉"
私は遉に興味があります。
I am interested in as one would expect; indeed.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: " ＿＿＿ の気持ちを彼に伝えた。" (Meaning: "I told him my true feelings (as they were).")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "ありのまま" fits here because it means "as it is; the truth; raw; natural" in the context of: "I told him my true feelings (as they were).". "遉" represents "as one would expect; indeed".