synonym Comparative
並べる
VS
終える
Differences Between "並べる" and "終える"
Option A
並べる
Meaning
to line up, to arrange, to display (transitive)
Reading
ならべる (naraberu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
本を棚にきれいに並べました。
I neatly arranged the books on the shelf.
Option B
終える
Meaning
to finish, to complete (transitive)
Reading
おえる (oeru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
宿題を終えてから遊びに行きます。
I will go play after finishing my homework.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to line up, to arrange, to display (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 並べる: 人や物を一列にそろえて置くこと。他動詞。「並ぶ」の他動詞形。/ To arrange or place people or objects in a line. Transitive verb. The transitive form of 'narabu'.
- 終える: A transitive verb, meaning 'to finish something'. Similar to the intransitive 終わる (owaru). Often used when emphasizing the completion of a task or process.
- 並べる: 人や物を一列にそろえて置くこと。他動詞。「並ぶ」の他動詞形。/ To arrange or place people or objects in a line. Transitive verb. The transitive form of 'narabu'.
- 終える: A transitive verb, meaning 'to finish something'. Similar to the intransitive 終わる (owaru). Often used when emphasizing the completion of a task or process.
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