Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Order" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "order", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
あつらえる
あつらえる (atsuraeru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
命じる
めいじる (meijiru)
B2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "order" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between あつらえる and 命じる.
In Japanese, あつらえる (あつらえる (atsuraeru)) is typically associated with "to order (something made to measure/custom-made)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used for clothing, furniture, or services tailored to specific requests..
On the other hand, 命じる (めいじる (meijiru)) maps to "to order, to command" (Syllabus Level: B2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "order" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "あつらえる"
彼は新しいスーツをあつらえた。
He had a new suit custom-made.
Bilingual Context for "命じる"
毎日、日本語を練習するために命じる。
Every day, I order, to command to practice Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は新しいスーツをあつらえた。" (Meaning: "He had a new suit custom-made.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "あつらえる" fits here because it means "to order (something made to measure/custom-made)" in the context of: "He had a new suit custom-made.". "命じる" represents "to order, to command".