Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Make" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "make", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
騒ぐ
さわぐ (sawagu)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
駆使
くし (kushi)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "make" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 騒ぐ and 駆使.
In Japanese, 騒ぐ (さわぐ (sawagu)) is typically associated with "to make a noise; to be noisy; to make a fuss" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Intransitive verb. Describes people making loud noises, being boisterous, or causing a commotion. Can also mean to panic. 大声を出したり、うるさくしたり、落ち着きがなくなったりする様子を表します。.
On the other hand, 駆使 (くし (kushi)) maps to "make full use of, utilize to the utmost, master" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Implies skillful and exhaustive use of one's abilities, tools, or knowledge to achieve a goal. Often used with skills, technology, or resources.. A literal translation of "make" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "騒ぐ"
子供たちが公園で楽しく騒いでいます。
The children are having fun making noise in the park.
Bilingual Context for "駆使"
彼は語学力を駆使して、海外でのビジネスを成功させた。
He made full use of his language skills to succeed in business overseas.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "子供たちが公園で楽しく騒いでいます。" (Meaning: "The children are having fun making noise in the park.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "騒ぐ" fits here because it means "to make a noise; to be noisy; to make a fuss" in the context of: "The children are having fun making noise in the park.". "駆使" represents "make full use of, utilize to the utmost, master".