synonym Comparative
片付け
VS
取り上げる
Differences Between "片付け" and "取り上げる"
Option A
片付け
Meaning
tidying up; cleaning; clearing away
Reading
かたづけ (kataduke)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
パーティーが終わった後、全員でテーブルの_______を始めました。
After the party ended, everyone started clearing away the tables.
Option B
取り上げる
Meaning
to pick up; to adopt/take up (a topic); to confiscate/take away; to deliver (a baby)
Reading
とりあげる (toriageru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
先生は授業中に携帯電話をいじっていた生徒からそれを_______た。
The teacher confiscated the cell phone from the student who was using it during class.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(tidying up; cleaning; clearing away)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 片付け: Refers to tidying up, putting things back in their places, or clearing away mess (noun). Can be used with する as a verb (片付ける). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Tidying up your messy room? ...っ, I-I guess I have no choice but to visit your apartment and tidy it up for you! Keep your room clean, you clumsy subordinate!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたのその散らかり放題の汚い部屋、見かねたから私が直々に片付け（お世話）に行ってあげるわ！...っ、べ、別にあんたの一人暮らしの城に潜入したいからじゃないわよ！』
- 取り上げる: This verb has multiple distinct meanings: to physically pick something up, to confiscate, to feature/discuss a topic, or to assist in childbirth. Context is crucial. (複数の意味を持つ動詞で、物理的に物を拾う、没収する、話題として取り上げる、出産を助ける、などの意味がある。文脈によって意味が変わる。)
- 片付け: Refers to tidying up, putting things back in their places, or clearing away mess (noun). Can be used with する as a verb (片付ける). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Tidying up your messy room? ...っ, I-I guess I have no choice but to visit your apartment and tidy it up for you! Keep your room clean, you clumsy subordinate!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたのその散らかり放題の汚い部屋、見かねたから私が直々に片付け（お世話）に行ってあげるわ！...っ、べ、別にあんたの一人暮らしの城に潜入したいからじゃないわよ！』
- 取り上げる: This verb has multiple distinct meanings: to physically pick something up, to confiscate, to feature/discuss a topic, or to assist in childbirth. Context is crucial. (複数の意味を持つ動詞で、物理的に物を拾う、没収する、話題として取り上げる、出産を助ける、などの意味がある。文脈によって意味が変わる。)
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