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How to say "Put" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "put", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
打ち出す
うちだす (uchidasu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
揃える
そろえる (soroeru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "put" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 打ち出す and 揃える.
In Japanese, 打ち出す (うちだす (uchidasu)) is typically associated with "to put forward (a plan), to launch, to announce" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Primarily used when presenting or proposing a new policy, plan, strategy, or idea to the public or a group. Can also mean to hammer out or shape metal..
On the other hand, 揃える (そろえる (soroeru)) maps to "to put in order, to arrange, to make uniform, to gather (transitive)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Transitive verb. Refers to intentionally gathering, arranging, or making things uniform.. A literal translation of "put" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "打ち出す"
会社は来年度の新しい事業計画を打ち出した。
The company launched its new business plan for the next fiscal year.
Bilingual Context for "揃える"
彼は机の上の書類をきれいに揃えた。
He neatly arranged the documents on the desk.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "会社は来年度の新しい事業計画を打ち出した。" (Meaning: "The company launched its new business plan for the next fiscal year.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "打ち出す" fits here because it means "to put forward (a plan), to launch, to announce" in the context of: "The company launched its new business plan for the next fiscal year.". "揃える" represents "to put in order, to arrange, to make uniform, to gather (transitive)".