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How to say "Get" in Japanese

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

Japanese Option A

罷り通る

まかりとおる (makaritōru)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B

草臥れる

くたびれる (kutabireru)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "get" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 罷り通る and 草臥れる. In Japanese, 罷り通る (まかりとおる (makaritōru)) is typically associated with "to get away with (something), to be accepted (unjustly/despite flaws), to go unchallenged" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Often used in a somewhat critical or exasperated tone, describing a situation where something illogical, unfair, or incorrect is accepted or allowed to happen without proper challenge. It can also mean that something. On the other hand, 草臥れる (くたびれる (kutabireru)) maps to "to get tired, to get worn out, to be exhausted" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Often used for physical exhaustion, but can also be used for mental exhaustion or for objects becoming worn out.. A literal translation of "get" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "罷り通る"
この会社では、不正な経費申請が罷り通っているらしい。
It seems that fraudulent expense claims are going unchallenged in this company.
Bilingual Context for "草臥れる"
長い一日で、すっかり草臥れてしまった。
I was completely worn out after a long day.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "この会社では、不正な経費申請が罷り通っているらしい。" (Meaning: "It seems that fraudulent expense claims are going unchallenged in this company.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "罷り通る" fits here because it means "to get away with (something), to be accepted (unjustly/despite flaws), to go unchallenged" in the context of: "It seems that fraudulent expense claims are going unchallenged in this company.". "草臥れる" represents "to get tired, to get worn out, to be exhausted".