Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Carry" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "carry", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
実施する
じっしする (jisshi suru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
担う
になう (ninau)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "carry" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 実施する and 担う.
In Japanese, 実施する (じっしする (jisshi suru)) is typically associated with "to carry out, to implement, to execute" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used for formal actions, plans, or events. Often used in business, government, or project management contexts..
On the other hand, 担う (になう (ninau)) maps to "to carry, to bear" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "carry" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "実施する"
その計画は来月から実施されます。
That plan will be implemented from next month.
Bilingual Context for "担う"
毎日、日本語を練習するために担う。
Every day, I carry, to bear to practice Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その計画は来月から実施されます。" (Meaning: "That plan will be implemented from next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "実施する" fits here because it means "to carry out, to implement, to execute" in the context of: "That plan will be implemented from next month.". "担う" represents "to carry, to bear".