Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Go" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "go", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
でかける
でかける (dekakeru)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
巡る
めぐる (meguru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "go" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between でかける and 巡る.
In Japanese, でかける (でかける (dekakeru)) is typically associated with "to go out; to leave" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Used when leaving home or a place to go somewhere else..
On the other hand, 巡る (めぐる (meguru)) maps to "to go around, to make a round, to surround, to rotate, to come around (e.g., seasons)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Implies movement in a circular path, a sequence, or revolving around a central point. Can be literal. A literal translation of "go" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "でかける"
今から出かけます。
I'm going out now.
Bilingual Context for "巡る"
地球は太陽の周りを巡る。
The Earth revolves around the sun.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "今から出かけます。" (Meaning: "I'm going out now.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "でかける" fits here because it means "to go out; to leave" in the context of: "I'm going out now.". "巡る" represents "to go around, to make a round, to surround, to rotate, to come around (e.g., seasons)".