synonym Comparative
片付ける
VS
すっきり
Differences Between "片付ける" and "すっきり"
Option A
片付ける
Meaning
to tidy up; to clear away; to put in order; to settle (a problem)
Reading
かたづける (katadukeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は金曜日の定時退勤の直前に、デスク周りの機密書類や筆記用具をキャビネットの中にスマートに_______ました。
Just before the regular leaving time of Friday, he smartly cleared away confidential documents and writing utensils around the desk into the cabinet.
Option B
すっきり
Meaning
feeling refreshed, neat, tidy, clear (of a problem)
Reading
すっきり (sukkiri)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
シャワーを浴びて、気分がすっきりした。
After taking a shower, I felt refreshed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to tidy up; to clear away; to put in order; to settle (a problem))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 片付ける: Refers to physically tidying up desks/rooms, clearing away dishes, or abstractly settling/resolving difficult bugs or pending problems. Often used as デスクを片付ける or バグを片付ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To tidy up/settle! "Let me tidy up all your desks so you don't have to worry, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-Tidying my desk! B-Baka! My organizing skills are perfectly fine! But... since you want to be a helpful partner, I suppose... I will let you tidy up my kitchen after we share our weekend dinner! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かたづける（片付ける）よ！『ハルカ部長、デスク周りの大量の仕様書書類、1分で完璧に片付けました（片付け終わりました）！お疲れ様のハグをください！』って…っ！片付けのご褒美ハグ！バカ！/// 整理整頓しただけでおねだりハグを要求するんじゃないの！…でも、デスクがピカピカになって気持ちいいから、特別にギュッとしてあげるわ！』
- すっきり: An adverb (often with する) describing a refreshed, clear, or neat state. Can apply to feelings, appearance, or problem resolution.
- 片付ける: Refers to physically tidying up desks/rooms, clearing away dishes, or abstractly settling/resolving difficult bugs or pending problems. Often used as デスクを片付ける or バグを片付ける. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To tidy up/settle! "Let me tidy up all your desks so you don't have to worry, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-Tidying my desk! B-Baka! My organizing skills are perfectly fine! But... since you want to be a helpful partner, I suppose... I will let you tidy up my kitchen after we share our weekend dinner! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かたづける（片付ける）よ！『ハルカ部長、デスク周りの大量の仕様書書類、1分で完璧に片付けました（片付け終わりました）！お疲れ様のハグをください！』って…っ！片付けのご褒美ハグ！バカ！/// 整理整頓しただけでおねだりハグを要求するんじゃないの！…でも、デスクがピカピカになって気持ちいいから、特別にギュッとしてあげるわ！』
- すっきり: An adverb (often with する) describing a refreshed, clear, or neat state. Can apply to feelings, appearance, or problem resolution.
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