synonym Comparative
冷やす
VS
隔てる
Differences Between "冷やす" and "隔てる"
Option A
冷やす
Meaning
to cool, to chill (transitive)
Reading
ひやす (hiyasu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
暑いので、飲み物を冷蔵庫で冷やしておこう。
It's hot, so I'll chill the drinks in the refrigerator.
Option B
隔てる
Meaning
to separate; to partition; to put a distance between (transitive)
Reading
へだてる (hedateru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
壁が隣の部屋とこの部屋を隔てている。
A wall separates this room from the next room.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to cool, to chill (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 冷やす: 他動詞で、何かを冷たくするときに使います。自動詞は「冷える（ひえる）」です。
- 隔てる: A transitive verb emphasizing the action of putting something between two things or creating distance. Often used for physical separation or a psychological barrier.
- 冷やす: 他動詞で、何かを冷たくするときに使います。自動詞は「冷える（ひえる）」です。
- 隔てる: A transitive verb emphasizing the action of putting something between two things or creating distance. Often used for physical separation or a psychological barrier.
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