synonym Comparative
選ぶ
VS
〜ことにする
Differences Between "選ぶ" and "〜ことにする"
Option A
選ぶ
Meaning
to choose, to select
Reading
えらぶ (erabu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
どの服を着るか選びました。
I chose which clothes to wear.
Option B
〜ことにする
Meaning
to decide to, to make a point of, to choose to
Reading
〜ことにする (〜koto ni suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
明日から毎日運動することにした。
I decided to exercise every day from tomorrow.
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使い分け解説:
- 選ぶ: To make a choice from several options. Often used when selecting from a list, menu, or group of items.
- 〜ことにする: Expresses a personal decision or resolution made by the speaker. It's about 'making it a rule' or 'deciding' to do something. Contrast with 「〜ことになる」which implies a decision made by others or circumstances. (V-る/V-ない + ことにする)
- 選ぶ: To make a choice from several options. Often used when selecting from a list, menu, or group of items.
- 〜ことにする: Expresses a personal decision or resolution made by the speaker. It's about 'making it a rule' or 'deciding' to do something. Contrast with 「〜ことになる」which implies a decision made by others or circumstances. (V-る/V-ない + ことにする)
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