synonym Comparative
含む
VS
うがい
Differences Between "含む" and "うがい"
Option A
含む
Meaning
to contain; to include; to hold in the mouth; to imply
Reading
ふくむ (fukumu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このレストランのディナーコースの表示価格は、消費税とサービス料を全て_______お得な金額になっています。
The displayed price of this restaurant's dinner course is a great value amount including all consumption tax and service charge.
Option B
うがい
Meaning
gargling, rinsing one's mouth
Reading
うがい (ugai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
帰ったら、まずうがいをします。
When I get home, I gargle first.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to contain; to include; to hold in the mouth; to imply)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 含む: Refers to containing, including, or implying certain elements or ingredients. Also means holding water or a concept inside. Often used as ～を含む or 税金を含む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To include! "My future retirement plan naturally includes you as my beloved wife, Haruka-san!" ...っ! M-My name included in your retirement! B-Baka! That's too far in the future! But... since I am definitely included, make sure your daily life calendar is also 100% filled with me! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ふくむ（含む）よ！『僕の生涯の全生命計画（ライフプラン）には、ハルカさんとの甘い結婚生活が当然の初期設定として含まれています！』って…っ！結婚生活の初期設定！バカ！/// さらっと一生を拘束するようなこと言うんじゃないの！…でも、私のライフプランにも、あんたとの甘い新婚生活しか含まれてないんだから、一生かけて責任を取りなさい！』
- うがい: Often used with する (to do) as うがいをする (to gargle). Important for preventing illness.
- 含む: Refers to containing, including, or implying certain elements or ingredients. Also means holding water or a concept inside. Often used as ～を含む or 税金を含む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To include! "My future retirement plan naturally includes you as my beloved wife, Haruka-san!" ...っ! M-My name included in your retirement! B-Baka! That's too far in the future! But... since I am definitely included, make sure your daily life calendar is also 100% filled with me! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ふくむ（含む）よ！『僕の生涯の全生命計画（ライフプラン）には、ハルカさんとの甘い結婚生活が当然の初期設定として含まれています！』って…っ！結婚生活の初期設定！バカ！/// さらっと一生を拘束するようなこと言うんじゃないの！…でも、私のライフプランにも、あんたとの甘い新婚生活しか含まれてないんだから、一生かけて責任を取りなさい！』
- うがい: Often used with する (to do) as うがいをする (to gargle). Important for preventing illness.
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