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How to say "Take" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "take", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
浴びる
あびる (abiru)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
世話をする
せわをする (sewa o suru)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "take" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 浴びる and 世話をする.
In Japanese, 浴びる (あびる (abiru)) is typically associated with "to take a shower/bath, to bask in" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Transitive verb. Used for taking a shower.
On the other hand, 世話をする (せわをする (sewa o suru)) maps to "to take care of; to look after; to help" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Often used when helping or caring for people, animals, or even things. The particle 'を'. A literal translation of "take" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "浴びる"
毎日シャワーを浴びます。
I take a shower every day.
Bilingual Context for "世話をする"
毎日、妹の世話をします。
I take care of my younger sister every day.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日シャワーを浴びます。" (Meaning: "I take a shower every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "浴びる" fits here because it means "to take a shower/bath, to bask in" in the context of: "I take a shower every day.". "世話をする" represents "to take care of; to look after; to help".