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How to say "Go" in Japanese

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

Japanese Option A

出張する

しゅっちょうする (shucchō suru)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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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 出張する and 巡る. In Japanese, 出張する (しゅっちょうする (shucchō suru)) is typically associated with "to go on a business trip" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents This verb specifically refers to traveling for business purposes. Often used with a destination. 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 "出張する"
来週、大阪へ出張します。
I will go on a business trip to Osaka next week.
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: "来週、大阪へ出張します。" (Meaning: "I will go on a business trip to Osaka next week.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "出張する" fits here because it means "to go on a business trip" in the context of: "I will go on a business trip to Osaka next week.". "巡る" represents "to go around, to make a round, to surround, to rotate, to come around (e.g., seasons)".