synonym Comparative
凝らす
VS
図る
Differences Between "凝らす" and "図る"
Option A
凝らす
Meaning
to concentrate, to strain (eyes), to elaborate, to devise (something with ingenuity)
Reading
こらす (korasu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
暗闇の中で目を凝らして、遠くの景色を見た。
I strained my eyes in the darkness to see the distant scenery.
Option B
図る
Meaning
to plan, to attempt, to devise, to seek, to aim for (e.g., efficiency, success)
Reading
はかる (hakaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社はコスト削減を図るため、新しいシステムを導入した。
The company introduced a new system to aim for cost reduction.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to concentrate, to strain (eyes), to elaborate, to devise (something with ingenuity))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 凝らす: To focus intently or with great effort on something, often involving detailed thought or physical straining (e.g., eyes). よく工夫を凝らす、目を凝らす、趣向を凝らすといった形で使われる。
- 図る: Used for planning or aiming to achieve something, often positive outcomes like efficiency, improvement, or success. Also, implies making an effort or devising a scheme. 効率化、改善、成功など、何かを達成するために計画したり、目標としたり、工夫したりする際に使われます。
- 凝らす: To focus intently or with great effort on something, often involving detailed thought or physical straining (e.g., eyes). よく工夫を凝らす、目を凝らす、趣向を凝らすといった形で使われる。
- 図る: Used for planning or aiming to achieve something, often positive outcomes like efficiency, improvement, or success. Also, implies making an effort or devising a scheme. 効率化、改善、成功など、何かを達成するために計画したり、目標としたり、工夫したりする際に使われます。
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