Synonym Nuance VS
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
VS
Japanese Option B
罷り通る
まかりとおる (makaritōru)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "get" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 見慣れる and 罷り通る.
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, 罷り通る (まかりとおる (makaritōru)) maps to "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. 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 "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.
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.". "罷り通る" represents "to get away with (something), to be accepted (unjustly/despite flaws), to go unchallenged".