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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
秩序
ちつじょ (chitsujo)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "order" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 取り寄せる and 秩序.
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, 秩序 (ちつじょ (chitsujo)) maps to "order, discipline, system" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to a state where things are arranged or operate in a proper, organized, and stable manner, often implying peace and regulation. Often contrasted with 混乱. 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 "秩序"
社会の秩序が乱れると、多くの問題が生じる。
When social order is disturbed, many problems arise.
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.". "秩序" represents "order, discipline, system".