synonym Comparative
できる
VS
誂える
Differences Between "できる" and "誂える"
Option A
できる
Meaning
to be able to, to be completed, to be made, to be built (intransitive)
Reading
できる (dekiru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この家は来月にはできるでしょう。
This house will probably be completed by next month.
Option B
誂える
Meaning
to order (something custom-made), to have something made to order
Reading
あつらえる (atsuraeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to be able to, to be completed, to be made, to be built (intransitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- できる: An intransitive verb with multiple meanings: 'to be able to (potential)', 'to be made/built/completed', 'to be ready', 'to be produced'. Often implies something comes into existence or is possible.
- 誂える: Specifically refers to ordering something custom-made, like clothes or furniture, rather than buying ready-made items. (服や家具などを自分の好みに合わせて特別に作ってもらうことを指します。既製品を買うのとは異なります。)
- できる: An intransitive verb with multiple meanings: 'to be able to (potential)', 'to be made/built/completed', 'to be ready', 'to be produced'. Often implies something comes into existence or is possible.
- 誂える: Specifically refers to ordering something custom-made, like clothes or furniture, rather than buying ready-made items. (服や家具などを自分の好みに合わせて特別に作ってもらうことを指します。既製品を買うのとは異なります。)
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