synonym Comparative
移動する
VS
寄せる
Differences Between "移動する" and "寄せる"
Option A
移動する
Meaning
to move, to transfer
Reading
いどうする (idou suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
次の会議室に移動してください。
Please move to the next meeting room.
Option B
寄せる
Meaning
to bring near, to gather, to move closer
Reading
よせる (yoseru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は窓から景色を見るために、椅子を窓際に寄せた。
He moved the chair closer to the window to see the view.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to move, to transfer)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 移動する: Refers to movement from one place to another, often of people or objects. More formal than 「動く (ugoku)」. Can be used for physical movement or data transfer.
- 寄せる: 物理的に物や人を近づける、または考えや感情を集める場合によく使われます。例：車を路肩に寄せる、思いを寄せる。 / Often used for physically moving things or people closer, or for gathering abstract things like thoughts or feelings. E.g., to pull a car to the side of the road, to harbor feelings for someone.
- 移動する: Refers to movement from one place to another, often of people or objects. More formal than 「動く (ugoku)」. Can be used for physical movement or data transfer.
- 寄せる: 物理的に物や人を近づける、または考えや感情を集める場合によく使われます。例：車を路肩に寄せる、思いを寄せる。 / Often used for physically moving things or people closer, or for gathering abstract things like thoughts or feelings. E.g., to pull a car to the side of the road, to harbor feelings for someone.
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