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How to say "Hit" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "hit", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
思いつく
おもいつく (omoitsuku)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
意気投合
いきとうごう (ikitougou)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "hit" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 思いつく and 意気投合.
In Japanese, 思いつく (おもいつく (omoitsuku)) is typically associated with "to hit upon (an idea), to think of" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 突然アイデアや計画が頭に浮かぶこと。Used when an idea or plan suddenly comes to mind..
On the other hand, 意気投合 (いきとうごう (ikitougou)) maps to "hit it off" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "hit" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "思いつく"
素晴らしいアイデアを思いついた。
I came up with a brilliant idea.
Bilingual Context for "意気投合"
私は意気投合に興味があります。
I am interested in hit it off.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "素晴らしいアイデアを思いついた。" (Meaning: "I came up with a brilliant idea.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "思いつく" fits here because it means "to hit upon (an idea), to think of" in the context of: "I came up with a brilliant idea.". "意気投合" represents "hit it off".