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How to say "Make" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "make", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
誤る
あやまる (ayamaru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
軽視
けいし (keishi)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "make" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 誤る and 軽視.
In Japanese, 誤る (あやまる (ayamaru)) is typically associated with "to make a mistake, to err" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to making an error or a mistake in judgment, action, or calculation. It's often used in a more formal or reflective context than 間違える.
On the other hand, 軽視 (けいし (keishi)) maps to "to make light of, to belittle, to underestimate, to disregard" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents ある事柄や要素を重要でないと考え、軽く扱うこと。その価値や重要性を低く評価する際に使う。. A literal translation of "make" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "誤る"
彼は計算を誤って、結果が違っていた。
He made a mistake in the calculation, so the result was different.
Bilingual Context for "軽視"
彼は安全対策を軽視したため、事故が起こった。
He disregarded safety measures, which led to the accident.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は計算を誤って、結果が違っていた。" (Meaning: "He made a mistake in the calculation, so the result was different.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "誤る" fits here because it means "to make a mistake, to err" in the context of: "He made a mistake in the calculation, so the result was different.". "軽視" represents "to make light of, to belittle, to underestimate, to disregard".