Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "かける", "電話する", "努力する", "間に合わせる"
All represent the core concept "make", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
かける
かける (kakeru)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
電話する
でんわする (denwa suru)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
努力する
どりょくする (doryoku suru)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
間に合わせる
まにあわせる (maniawaseru)
N4 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "make" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "かける", "電話する", "努力する", "間に合わせる" based on context.
- かける (かける (kakeru) - Level: N5): Maps to "to make a phone call; to hang; to wear (glasses)" and is used when This verb has multiple meanings. For N5, common usages include 「電話をかける」.
- 電話する (でんわする (denwa suru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to make a phone call" and is used when Used when making a phone call to someone. Can be used with に.
- 努力する (どりょくする (doryoku suru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to make an effort, to strive, to endeavor" and is used when To put in conscious effort and hard work towards a goal, emphasizing persistence and dedication. Often used for achieving difficult objectives like passing an exam or mastering a skill..
- 間に合わせる (まにあわせる (maniawaseru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to make something in time, to make do with, to manage with, to complete by a deadline" and is used when 決められた期限までに何かを完成させる、または、理想的ではないが一時的に代替品で用事を済ませる、という意味で使われます。.
Context for "かける"
友達に電話をかけます。
I will make a phone call to my friend.
Context for "電話する"
友達に電話して、会議の時間を伝えました。
I called my friend and told them the meeting time.
Context for "努力する"
夢を叶えるために、毎日努力しています。
I make an effort every day to achieve my dream.
Context for "間に合わせる"
レポートを締め切りに間に合わせる。
To finish the report by the deadline.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "友達に電話をかけます。" (Meaning: "I will make a phone call to my friend.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "かける" is correct here because it represents "to make a phone call; to hang; to wear (glasses)" in the context: "I will make a phone call to my friend.".