synonym Comparative
交わす
VS
取り交わす
Differences Between "交わす" and "取り交わす"
Option A
交わす
Meaning
to exchange (words, glances); to cross
Reading
かわす (kawasu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私たちは笑顔で挨拶を交わした。
We exchanged greetings with smiles.
Option B
取り交わす
Meaning
to exchange (greetings, documents, blows)
Reading
とりかわす (torikawasu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
両社はついに契約書を取り交わした。
The two companies finally exchanged the contract documents.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to exchange (words, glances); to cross)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 交わす: Often used for exchanging abstract things like words, greetings, promises, or glances, rather than physical objects. (言葉や視線など、無形のものを取り交わす際に使われることが多いです。)
- 取り交わす: Implies a reciprocal action where two or more parties exchange something, often formal items like contracts, or reciprocal actions like greetings or blows. (二者間で書類や言葉などを互いに交換することを表す。契約などのフォーマルな場面で使われることが多い。)
- 交わす: Often used for exchanging abstract things like words, greetings, promises, or glances, rather than physical objects. (言葉や視線など、無形のものを取り交わす際に使われることが多いです。)
- 取り交わす: Implies a reciprocal action where two or more parties exchange something, often formal items like contracts, or reciprocal actions like greetings or blows. (二者間で書類や言葉などを互いに交換することを表す。契約などのフォーマルな場面で使われることが多い。)
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