Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Take" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "take", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
連れていく
つれていく (tsureteiku)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
講じる
こうじる (kōjiru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "take" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 連れていく and 講じる.
In Japanese, 連れていく (つれていく (tsureteiku)) is typically associated with "to take (someone), to bring (someone)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Used when taking or bringing a person or animal to a place. 「〜に人を連れていく」.
On the other hand, 講じる (こうじる (kōjiru)) maps to "to take measures, to adopt, to implement" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used in formal contexts, especially when discussing measures, policies, or actions to address a situation.. A literal translation of "take" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "連れていく"
友達をパーティーに連れていきました。
I took my friend to the party.
Bilingual Context for "講じる"
問題解決のために具体的な対策を講じる。
We will take concrete measures to solve the problem.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "友達をパーティーに連れていきました。" (Meaning: "I took my friend to the party.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "連れていく" fits here because it means "to take (someone), to bring (someone)" in the context of: "I took my friend to the party.". "講じる" represents "to take measures, to adopt, to implement".