Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Confess" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "confess", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
白状する
はくじょうする (hakujousuru)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
吐露する
とろする (torosuru)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "confess" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 白状する and 吐露する.
In Japanese, 白状する (はくじょうする (hakujousuru)) is typically associated with "to confess" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 吐露する (とろする (torosuru)) maps to "to confess, reveal" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "confess" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "白状する"
毎日、日本語を練習するために白状する。
Every day, I confess to practice Japanese.
Bilingual Context for "吐露する"
毎日、日本語を練習するために吐露する。
Every day, I confess, reveal to practice Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日、日本語を練習するために ＿＿＿ 。" (Meaning: "Every day, I confess to practice Japanese.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "白状する" fits here because it means "to confess" in the context of: "Every day, I confess to practice Japanese.". "吐露する" represents "to confess, reveal".