synonym Comparative
故障する
VS
言いそびれる
Differences Between "故障する" and "言いそびれる"
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
言いそびれる
Meaning
to miss one's chance to say; to fail to say
Reading
いいそびれる (iisobireru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
伝えたいことがあったのに、タイミングを逃して言いそびれてしまった。
I had something I wanted to convey, but I missed the timing and failed to say it.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to break down, to malfunction, to fail)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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.)
- 言いそびれる: 言うべきことを言う機会を逃してしまい、結局言えなかった状況を表す。Expresses a situation where one missed the chance to say what should have been said, and consequently couldn't say it.
- 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.)
- 言いそびれる: 言うべきことを言う機会を逃してしまい、結局言えなかった状況を表す。Expresses a situation where one missed the chance to say what should have been said, and consequently couldn't say it.
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