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How to say "Go" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "go", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
右往左往
うおうさおう (uousaou)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
悖る
悖る(もとる)
C2PLUS / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "go" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 右往左往 and 悖る.
In Japanese, 右往左往 (うおうさおう (uousaou)) is typically associated with "go every which way" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 悖る (悖る(もとる)) maps to "to go against; to be contrary to; to rebel against" (Syllabus Level: C2PLUS) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "go" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "右往左往"
私は右往左往に興味があります。
I am interested in go every which way.
Bilingual Context for "悖る"
毎日、日本語を練習するために悖る。
Every day, I go against; to be contrary to; to rebel against to practice Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in go every which way.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "右往左往" fits here because it means "go every which way" in the context of: "I am interested in go every which way.". "悖る" represents "to go against; to be contrary to; to rebel against".