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How to say "Take" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "take", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

降ろす

おろす (orosu)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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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 降ろす and 講じる. In Japanese, 降ろす (おろす (orosu)) is typically associated with "to take down, to lower, to unload, to drop off (a person)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Transitive verb. Used for lowering objects from a high place, unloading cargo, or letting someone get off a vehicle. 反対語は「上げる. 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 "降ろす"
駅で友達を降ろした。
I dropped off my friend at the station.
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: "駅で友達を降ろした。" (Meaning: "I dropped off my friend at the station.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "降ろす" fits here because it means "to take down, to lower, to unload, to drop off (a person)" in the context of: "I dropped off my friend at the station.". "講じる" represents "to take measures, to adopt, to implement".