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How to say "Cancellation" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "cancellation", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
解消
かいしょう (kaishō)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
取り消し
とりけし (torikeshi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "cancellation" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 解消 and 取り消し.
In Japanese, 解消 (かいしょう (kaishō)) is typically associated with "cancellation; resolution; relief (stress); dissolution" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to resolving, cancelling, or relieving a negative state.
On the other hand, 取り消し (とりけし (torikeshi)) maps to "cancellation; withdrawal; annulment" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A noun meaning 'cancellation' or 'withdrawal'. It is often used with 'する'. A literal translation of "cancellation" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "解消"
日頃の運動不足を_______するために、毎朝ジョギングを始めました。
In order to resolve my daily lack of exercise, I started jogging every morning.
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.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "日頃の運動不足を_______するために、毎朝ジョギングを始めました。" (Meaning: "In order to resolve my daily lack of exercise, I started jogging every morning.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "解消" fits here because it means "cancellation; resolution; relief (stress); dissolution" in the context of: "In order to resolve my daily lack of exercise, I started jogging every morning.". "取り消し" represents "cancellation; withdrawal; annulment".