synonym Comparative
かたづける
VS
あっけない
Differences Between "かたづける" and "あっけない"
Option A
かたづける
Meaning
to tidy up; to put in order; to finish (a task)
Reading
かたづける (katadzukeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
部屋をきれいにかたづけてください。
Please tidy up your room nicely.
Option B
あっけない
Meaning
not enough; too quick (to finish); disappointing; anticlimactic
Reading
あっけない (akkenai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
試合はあっけなく終わってしまい、ファンはがっかりした。
The game ended disappointingly quickly, and the fans were disappointed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to tidy up; to put in order; to finish (a task))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- かたづける: A transitive verb meaning to tidy up a messy place, put things in order, or to finish a task/problem. It can also mean to 'deal with' or 'dispose of' something. (日本語で: 散らかった場所を整理整頓する、物を元の場所に戻す、あるいは仕事や問題を完了させる他動詞です。物事を「処理する」「片付ける」という意味もあります。)
- あっけない: Used when something ends or finishes more easily, quickly, or simply than expected, leaving a feeling of disappointment or lack of fulfillment.
- かたづける: A transitive verb meaning to tidy up a messy place, put things in order, or to finish a task/problem. It can also mean to 'deal with' or 'dispose of' something. (日本語で: 散らかった場所を整理整頓する、物を元の場所に戻す、あるいは仕事や問題を完了させる他動詞です。物事を「処理する」「片付ける」という意味もあります。)
- あっけない: Used when something ends or finishes more easily, quickly, or simply than expected, leaving a feeling of disappointment or lack of fulfillment.
Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?
Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!