Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "する", "買い物する", "致す", "行う"
All represent the core concept "do", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
する
する (suru)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
買い物する
かいものする (kaimono suru)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
致す
いたす (itasu)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
行う
おこなう (okonau)
N4 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "do" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "する", "買い物する", "致す", "行う" based on context.
- する (する (suru) - Level: N5): Maps to "to do, to make" and is used when A very versatile verb. Polite form is します.
- 買い物する (かいものする (kaimono suru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to do shopping" and is used when Used when referring to the act of buying things, typically at a store. Can be used with に.
- 致す (いたす (itasu) - Level: N4): Maps to "to do (humble form of する)" and is used when A very humble verb used for one's own actions. It's the humble equivalent of する.
- 行う (おこなう (okonau) - Level: N4): Maps to "to do, to conduct, to carry out, to perform" and is used when More formal than する. Typically used for conducting events, ceremonies, research, or official procedures..
Context for "する"
毎日日本語を勉強します。
I study Japanese every day.
Context for "買い物する"
デパートで洋服を買い物しました。
I bought clothes at the department store.
Context for "致す"
明日、私がご説明致します。
I will explain it tomorrow (humble).
Context for "行う"
今日は会議が行われる予定だ。
A meeting is scheduled to be held today.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日日本語を勉強します。" (Meaning: "I study Japanese every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "する" is correct here because it represents "to do, to make" in the context: "I study Japanese every day.".