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How to say "Get" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "get", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

かすれる

かすれる (kasureru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B

こじれる

こじれる (kojireru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "get" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between かすれる and こじれる. In Japanese, かすれる (かすれる (kasureru)) is typically associated with "to get hoarse (voice), to blur (writing), to fade" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to a voice becoming faint or hoarse, or a mark/writing becoming faint or blurry. It's an intransitive verb.. On the other hand, こじれる (こじれる (kojireru)) maps to "to get complicated, to worsen (a situation/relationship), to become strained" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Implies that a situation, relationship, or even an illness that was initially simple or manageable has become more difficult, entangled, or worse.. A literal translation of "get" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "かすれる"
大声を出したので、声がかすれてしまった。
My voice got hoarse because I shouted loudly.
Bilingual Context for "こじれる"
二人の関係がこじれて、話すこともなくなった。
Their relationship became strained, and they no longer even speak.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "大声を出したので、声がかすれてしまった。" (Meaning: "My voice got hoarse because I shouted loudly.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "かすれる" fits here because it means "to get hoarse (voice), to blur (writing), to fade" in the context of: "My voice got hoarse because I shouted loudly.". "こじれる" represents "to get complicated, to worsen (a situation/relationship), to become strained".