Quintuple VS
Synonym Boundary: "注文する", "注文", "誂える", "あつらえる", "命じる"
All represent the core concept "order", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
注文する
ちゅうもんする (chuumon suru)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
注文
ちゅうもん (chūmon)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
誂える
あつらえる (atsuraeru)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
あつらえる
あつらえる (atsuraeru)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option E
命じる
めいじる (meijiru)
B2 / CEFR
Quintuple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "order" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "注文する", "注文", "誂える", "あつらえる", "命じる" based on context.
- 注文する (ちゅうもんする (chuumon suru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to order (food, goods, etc.)" and is used when This verb means 'to order' something, typically food or drinks at a restaurant/cafe, or goods online/from a store. It combines the noun 注文.
- 注文 (ちゅうもん (chūmon) - Level: N3): Maps to "order; request; demand" and is used when Refers to ordering food in a restaurant, ordering goods, or making specific demands/requests. Can be used with する as a verb.
- 誂える (あつらえる (atsuraeru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to order (something custom-made), to have something made to order" and is used when Specifically refers to ordering something custom-made, like clothes or furniture, rather than buying ready-made items..
- あつらえる (あつらえる (atsuraeru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to order (something made to measure/custom-made)" and is used when Often used for clothing, furniture, or services tailored to specific requests..
- 命じる (めいじる (meijiru) - Level: B2): Maps to "to order, to command" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus..
Context for "注文する"
レストランで料理を注文しました。
I ordered food at the restaurant.
Context for "注文"
レストランで、ハンバーグとサラダを注文しました。
I ordered a hamburger steak and salad at the restaurant.
Context for "誂える"
結婚式のために、ウェディングドレスを誂えた。
I had a wedding dress custom-made for the wedding.
Context for "あつらえる"
彼は新しいスーツをあつらえた。
He had a new suit custom-made.
Context for "命じる"
毎日、日本語を練習するために命じる。
Every day, I order, to command to practice Japanese.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "レストランで料理を注文しました。" (Meaning: "I ordered food at the restaurant.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "注文する" is correct here because it represents "to order (food, goods, etc.)" in the context: "I ordered food at the restaurant.".