synonym Comparative
返信
VS
宛てる
Differences Between "返信" and "宛てる"
Option A
返信
Meaning
reply, response (to an email/message)
Reading
へんしん (henshin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
先生からのメールに返信した。
I replied to the email from my teacher.
Option B
宛てる
Meaning
to address (a letter/email), to send (to a specific person/place)
Reading
あてる (ateru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女に手紙を宛てた。
I addressed a letter to her.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(reply, response (to an email/message))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 返信: Primarily used for replying to emails, messages, or letters. Can be used with する (suru) as a verb (返信する). (メールやメッセージ、手紙などに対して返事をすること。動詞としては「返信する」となります。)
- 宛てる: Specifically used for directing mail, messages, or other items to a recipient. Often seen in the form 「〜に宛てて」 or 「〜宛ての」.
- 返信: Primarily used for replying to emails, messages, or letters. Can be used with する (suru) as a verb (返信する). (メールやメッセージ、手紙などに対して返事をすること。動詞としては「返信する」となります。)
- 宛てる: Specifically used for directing mail, messages, or other items to a recipient. Often seen in the form 「〜に宛てて」 or 「〜宛ての」.
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