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How to say "Go" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "go", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
廃れる
すたれる (sutareru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
痺れる
しびれる (shibireru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "go" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 廃れる and 痺れる.
In Japanese, 廃れる (すたれる (sutareru)) is typically associated with "to go out of fashion, to become obsolete, to decline, to fall into disuse" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents An intransitive verb. Refers to something becoming old-fashioned, losing its popularity, or falling into disuse.
On the other hand, 痺れる (しびれる (shibireru)) maps to "to go numb, to tingle, to be paralyzed (with emotion)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Can describe a physical sensation. A literal translation of "go" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "廃れる"
スマートフォンが普及し、ガラケーは急速に廃れていった。
As smartphones became widespread, feature phones rapidly went out of fashion.
Bilingual Context for "痺れる"
正座をしていたら、足が痺れてしまった。
My legs went numb from sitting seiza style.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "スマートフォンが普及し、ガラケーは急速に廃れていった。" (Meaning: "As smartphones became widespread, feature phones rapidly went out of fashion.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "廃れる" fits here because it means "to go out of fashion, to become obsolete, to decline, to fall into disuse" in the context of: "As smartphones became widespread, feature phones rapidly went out of fashion.". "痺れる" represents "to go numb, to tingle, to be paralyzed (with emotion)".