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How to say "Take" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "take", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
だす
だす (dasu)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
鑑みる
かんがみる (kangamiru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "take" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between だす and 鑑みる.
In Japanese, だす (だす (dasu)) is typically associated with "to take out, to put out, to send" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Transitive verb. Used for taking something out, sending mail, or submitting something..
On the other hand, 鑑みる (かんがみる (kangamiru)) maps to "to take into consideration; in light of; in view of" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used in formal contexts, often when making a decision or judgment based on past events, current circumstances, or a specific viewpoint.. A literal translation of "take" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "だす"
ごみを外に出してください。
Please take out the trash.
Bilingual Context for "鑑みる"
これまでの経験に鑑みて、新しい計画を立てる必要がある。
In light of past experiences, we need to formulate a new plan.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "ごみを外に出してください。" (Meaning: "Please take out the trash.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "だす" fits here because it means "to take out, to put out, to send" in the context of: "Please take out the trash.". "鑑みる" represents "to take into consideration; in light of; in view of".