Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Go" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "go", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
いらっしゃる
いらっしゃる (irassharu)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
〜ていく
〜ていく (te iku)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "go" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between いらっしゃる and 〜ていく.
In Japanese, いらっしゃる (いらっしゃる (irassharu)) is typically associated with "to go/come/be (honorific form of 行く/来る/いる)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents An honorific verb used for superiors. It replaces 行く.
On the other hand, 〜ていく (〜ていく (te iku)) maps to "to go on doing; to continue to; to become (from now on)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Indicates a change or action that moves from the present into the future, or an action moving away from the speaker. It suggests progression, continuity, or future development.. A literal translation of "go" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "いらっしゃる"
先生はもう教室にいらっしゃいましたか。
Has the teacher already come to the classroom?
Bilingual Context for "〜ていく"
これからも日本語の勉強を続けていきたいです。
I want to continue studying Japanese from now on.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "先生はもう教室にいらっしゃいましたか。" (Meaning: "Has the teacher already come to the classroom?")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "いらっしゃる" fits here because it means "to go/come/be (honorific form of 行く/来る/いる)" in the context of: "Has the teacher already come to the classroom?". "〜ていく" represents "to go on doing; to continue to; to become (from now on)".