synonym Comparative
壊す
VS
加減
Differences Between "壊す" and "加減"
Option A
壊す
Meaning
to break; to destroy; to ruin (health); to wreck
Reading
こわす (kowasu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
オフィスのレイアウト変更の際、彼は古いデスクの上のデリケートな精密機械の液晶ディスプレイをうっかり_______しまいました。
During the layout change of the office, he accidentally broke the liquid crystal display of the delicate precision machinery on the old desk.
Option B
加減
Meaning
degree; extent; state of health; adjustment; addition and subtraction
Reading
かげん (kagen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このスープは塩加減がちょうどいい。
The saltiness of this soup is just right.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to break; to destroy; to ruin (health); to wreck)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 壊す: Refers to physically breaking objects, destroying structures, ruining one's health (overworking), or wrecking plans/relations. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 直す. Often used as おもちゃを壊す or 体を壊す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To break/ruin! "I will never overwork myself and ruin my health, so don't worry, Haruka-san!" ...っ! N-Never ruining your health! B-Baka! Of course you shouldn't! I would be... extremely worried if you collapsed! Make sure you rest properly! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こわす（壊す）んじゃないの！『ハルカ部長、あなたの体を温めるための生姜入り特製ハーブティー、毎晩淹れてあげますから、絶対に無理して体を壊さ（壊さない）ないでくださいね！』って…っ！無理して体を壊す！バカ！/// 私の健康をそこまで心配してくれるなんて…優しいじゃない！…でも、あんたのほうが残業で体を壊さないように、私の隣でしっかり癒されなさい！』
- 加減: Can refer to adjusting something (e.g., 味の加減 - seasoning), one's physical condition (体の加減 - one's health), or the degree/extent of something. 状況や程度、体調を表す際に使われます。
- 壊す: Refers to physically breaking objects, destroying structures, ruining one's health (overworking), or wrecking plans/relations. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 直す. Often used as おもちゃを壊す or 体を壊す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To break/ruin! "I will never overwork myself and ruin my health, so don't worry, Haruka-san!" ...っ! N-Never ruining your health! B-Baka! Of course you shouldn't! I would be... extremely worried if you collapsed! Make sure you rest properly! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こわす（壊す）んじゃないの！『ハルカ部長、あなたの体を温めるための生姜入り特製ハーブティー、毎晩淹れてあげますから、絶対に無理して体を壊さ（壊さない）ないでくださいね！』って…っ！無理して体を壊す！バカ！/// 私の健康をそこまで心配してくれるなんて…優しいじゃない！…でも、あんたのほうが残業で体を壊さないように、私の隣でしっかり癒されなさい！』
- 加減: Can refer to adjusting something (e.g., 味の加減 - seasoning), one's physical condition (体の加減 - one's health), or the degree/extent of something. 状況や程度、体調を表す際に使われます。
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