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How to say "Order" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "order", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
取り寄せる
とりよせる (toriyoseru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
あつらえる
あつらえる (atsuraeru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "order" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 取り寄せる and あつらえる.
In Japanese, 取り寄せる (とりよせる (toriyoseru)) is typically associated with "to order (from a store); to send away for" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Specifically means to order something that is not immediately available at hand, often requiring delivery from a remote location or manufacturer..
On the other hand, あつらえる (あつらえる (atsuraeru)) maps to "to order (something made to measure/custom-made)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used for clothing, furniture, or services tailored to specific requests.. A literal translation of "order" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "取り寄せる"
インターネットで限定版のゲームソフトを取り寄せた。
I ordered the limited edition game software online.
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.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "インターネットで限定版のゲームソフトを取り寄せた。" (Meaning: "I ordered the limited edition game software online.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "取り寄せる" fits here because it means "to order (from a store); to send away for" in the context of: "I ordered the limited edition game software online.". "あつらえる" represents "to order (something made to measure/custom-made)".