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How to say "Make" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "make", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
さわぐ
さわぐ (sawagu)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
駆使する
くしする (kushi suru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "make" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between さわぐ and 駆使する.
In Japanese, さわぐ (さわぐ (sawagu)) is typically associated with "to make noise, to be boisterous, to make a fuss" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to making loud noise or creating a disturbance. Often implies inappropriate or excessive noise..
On the other hand, 駆使する (くしする (kushi suru)) maps to "to make full use of, to master, to handle with skill" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 自分の持っている能力や知識、道具などを最大限に引き出して、効果的に使うという意味です。高度な技術や語学力などに対して使われることが多いです。. A literal translation of "make" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "さわぐ"
図書館で騒いではいけません。
You must not make noise in the library.
Bilingual Context for "駆使する"
彼は語学力を駆使して、国際的なビジネスで活躍している。
He is actively working in international business by making full use of his language skills.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "図書館で騒いではいけません。" (Meaning: "You must not make noise in the library.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "さわぐ" fits here because it means "to make noise, to be boisterous, to make a fuss" in the context of: "You must not make noise in the library.". "駆使する" represents "to make full use of, to master, to handle with skill".