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
VS
Japanese Option B
持ち越す
もちこす (mochikosu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "carry" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 実施する and 持ち越す.
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, 持ち越す (もちこす (mochikosu)) maps to "to carry over, to postpone, to defer (to the next day/month/etc.)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used when something. 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 "持ち越す"
その問題は、来週の会議に持ち越されることになった。
That issue was decided to be carried over to next week's meeting.
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.". "持ち越す" represents "to carry over, to postpone, to defer (to the next day/month/etc.)".