synonym Comparative
なくす
VS
落とす
Differences Between "なくす" and "落とす"
Option A
なくす
Meaning
to lose (something)
Reading
なくす (nakusu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
財布をなくしてしまいました。
I lost my wallet.
Option B
落とす
Meaning
to drop, to lose (something)
Reading
おとす (otosu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
財布を電車の中で落としてしまいました。
I dropped my wallet on the train.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to lose (something))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- なくす: Transitive verb. Refers to misplacing an item, making it no longer available to oneself. (物を)見つけられなくする。
- 落とす: Transitive verb. Refers to causing something to fall or letting go of something, often accidentally. (何かをうっかり地面に落としたり、なくしたりする時に使います。)
- なくす: Transitive verb. Refers to misplacing an item, making it no longer available to oneself. (物を)見つけられなくする。
- 落とす: Transitive verb. Refers to causing something to fall or letting go of something, often accidentally. (何かをうっかり地面に落としたり、なくしたりする時に使います。)
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