synonym Comparative
故障する
VS
踏み込む
Differences Between "故障する" and "踏み込む"
Option A
故障する
Meaning
to break down, to malfunction, to fail
Reading
こしょうする (koshō suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
古い冷蔵庫が急に故障してしまった。
The old refrigerator suddenly broke down.
Option B
踏み込む
Meaning
to step into, to break into, to get deeply involved in
Reading
ふみこむ (fumikomu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
警察は容疑者の家に踏み込んだ。
The police broke into the suspect's house.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to break down, to malfunction, to fail)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 故障する: 主に機械やシステムなどが正常に動かなくなる状態を表します。人や生物には使いません。(Used mainly to describe machines or systems ceasing to function normally. Not used for people or living things.)
- 踏み込む: Can mean literally stepping into a place (e.g., a room, a trap) or figuratively delving deeply into a topic or situation. Often implies entering with force or determination, or getting involved in something complex/difficult. 物理的に場所に入る場合と、ある状況や話題に深く関わる場合の両方に使われます。
- 故障する: 主に機械やシステムなどが正常に動かなくなる状態を表します。人や生物には使いません。(Used mainly to describe machines or systems ceasing to function normally. Not used for people or living things.)
- 踏み込む: Can mean literally stepping into a place (e.g., a room, a trap) or figuratively delving deeply into a topic or situation. Often implies entering with force or determination, or getting involved in something complex/difficult. 物理的に場所に入る場合と、ある状況や話題に深く関わる場合の両方に使われます。
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