Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Be" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "be", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
足りる
たりる (tariru)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
感激する
かんげきする (kangeki suru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 足りる and 感激する.
In Japanese, 足りる (たりる (tariru)) is typically associated with "to be enough; to be sufficient" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Intransitive verb. Indicates that a quantity, amount, or ability is adequate for a specific purpose. 必要な量や能力が十分にあることを示します。.
On the other hand, 感激する (かんげきする (kangeki suru)) maps to "to be deeply moved, to be impressed, to be touched" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A suru verb expressing a strong feeling of emotion, often admiration, gratitude, or joy, upon experiencing something profound or touching.. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "足りる"
時間がないから、これで足りるでしょう。
There's no time, so this should be enough.
Bilingual Context for "感激する"
彼のスピーチに多くの人が感激した。
Many people were deeply moved by his speech.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "時間がないから、これで ＿＿＿ でしょう。" (Meaning: "There's no time, so this should be enough.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "足りる" fits here because it means "to be enough; to be sufficient" in the context of: "There's no time, so this should be enough.". "感激する" represents "to be deeply moved, to be impressed, to be touched".