synonym Comparative
もう
VS
洗濯物
Differences Between "もう" and "洗濯物"
Option A
もう
Meaning
already; yet; anymore (with negative); another; again
Reading
もう (mou)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼はもう会社に着きました。
He has already arrived at the office.
Option B
洗濯物
Meaning
laundry (clothes to be washed or already washed)
Reading
せんたくもの (sentakumono)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
天気がいいので、**洗濯物**を外に干しました。
The weather is good, so I hung the laundry outside.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(already; yet; anymore (with negative); another; again)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- もう: A versatile word with multiple meanings. It commonly indicates completion ('already'), requests for more ('another'), or with negative verbs, cessation ('anymore'). It can also mean 'soon' or 'almost' when combined with 'すぐ' (sugu).
- 洗濯物: Refers to clothes or items that need to be washed, are currently being washed, or have just been washed. (洗う必要がある、洗っている最中、または洗い終わったばかりの衣類や物を指します。)
- もう: A versatile word with multiple meanings. It commonly indicates completion ('already'), requests for more ('another'), or with negative verbs, cessation ('anymore'). It can also mean 'soon' or 'almost' when combined with 'すぐ' (sugu).
- 洗濯物: Refers to clothes or items that need to be washed, are currently being washed, or have just been washed. (洗う必要がある、洗っている最中、または洗い終わったばかりの衣類や物を指します。)
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