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How to say "Get" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "get", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
見慣れる
みなれる (minareru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
就職する
しゅうしょくする (shūshoku suru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "get" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 見慣れる and 就職する.
In Japanese, 見慣れる (みなれる (minareru)) is typically associated with "to get used to seeing, to be familiar with" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used when something or someone that was initially unfamiliar becomes familiar through repeated viewing. It often implies that something no longer feels strange or new..
On the other hand, 就職する (しゅうしょくする (shūshoku suru)) maps to "to get a job, to find employment" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents To start working for a company or organization after completing studies or being unemployed. Often used by students graduating from university.. A literal translation of "get" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "見慣れる"
この町に引っ越してきて、ようやく景色が見慣れてきた。
After moving to this town, I've finally gotten used to seeing the scenery.
Bilingual Context for "就職する"
彼は大学を卒業後、すぐにIT企業に就職しました。
After graduating from university, he immediately got a job at an IT company.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この町に引っ越してきて、ようやく景色が見慣れてきた。" (Meaning: "After moving to this town, I've finally gotten used to seeing the scenery.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "見慣れる" fits here because it means "to get used to seeing, to be familiar with" in the context of: "After moving to this town, I've finally gotten used to seeing the scenery.". "就職する" represents "to get a job, to find employment".