Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Cancellation" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "cancellation", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
取り消し
とりけし (torikeshi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
取消
とりけし (torikeshi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "cancellation" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 取り消し and 取消.
In Japanese, 取り消し (とりけし (torikeshi)) is typically associated with "cancellation; withdrawal; annulment" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A noun meaning 'cancellation' or 'withdrawal'. It is often used with 'する'.
On the other hand, 取消 (とりけし (torikeshi)) maps to "cancellation; revocation; withdrawal" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to canceling, revoking, or withdrawing a statement, order, reservation, or contract. Can be used with する as a verb. A literal translation of "cancellation" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "取り消し"
フライトの予約を取り消しました。
I cancelled my flight reservation.
Bilingual Context for "取消"
間違えて注文してしまったので、すぐに注文の取消を依頼しました。
Because I ordered by mistake, I immediately requested the cancellation of the order.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "フライトの予約を ＿＿＿ ました。" (Meaning: "I cancelled my flight reservation.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "取り消し" fits here because it means "cancellation; withdrawal; annulment" in the context of: "I cancelled my flight reservation.". "取消" represents "cancellation; revocation; withdrawal".