Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "実施する", "携える", "担ぐ", "持ち越す"
All represent the core concept "carry", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
実施する
じっしする (jisshi suru)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
携える
たずさえる (tazusaeru)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
担ぐ
かつぐ (katsugu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
持ち越す
もちこす (mochikosu)
N2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "carry" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "実施する", "携える", "担ぐ", "持ち越す" based on context.
- 実施する (じっしする (jisshi suru) - Level: N3): Maps to "to carry out, to implement, to execute" and is used when Used for formal actions, plans, or events. Often used in business, government, or project management contexts..
- 携える (たずさえる (tazusaeru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to carry (in one's hand), to take along, to be accompanied by" and is used when 物や人を一緒に連れて行く、または手に持って行く際に使う。物理的なものだけでなく、計画や責任などを「携える」という比喩的な使い方もできる。Used when carrying an object or bringing a person along. Can also be used metaphorically for carrying a plan or responsibility..
- 担ぐ (かつぐ (katsugu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to carry on one's shoulders; to shoulder; to hoist" and is used when Primarily refers to carrying something heavy on one's shoulders or back. Can also colloquially mean to trick someone or to elect someone..
- 持ち越す (もちこす (mochikosu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to carry over, to postpone, to defer (to the next day/month/etc.)" and is used when Used when something.
Context for "実施する"
その計画は来月から実施されます。
That plan will be implemented from next month.
Context for "携える"
彼はいつも辞書を携えて旅行する。
He always travels carrying a dictionary.
Context for "担ぐ"
祭りで、みんなでお神輿を担いだ。
At the festival, everyone shouldered the portable shrine.
Context for "持ち越す"
その問題は、来週の会議に持ち越されることになった。
That issue was decided to be carried over to next week's meeting.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その計画は来月から実施されます。" (Meaning: "That plan will be implemented from next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "実施する" is correct here because it represents "to carry out, to implement, to execute" in the context: "That plan will be implemented from next month.".