synonym Comparative
脱ぐ
VS
綻び
Differences Between "脱ぐ" and "綻び"
Option A
脱ぐ
Meaning
to take off (clothes, shoes)
Reading
ぬぐ (nugu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
部屋に入る前に、靴を脱いでください。
Please take off your shoes before entering the room.
Option B
綻び
Meaning
tear, rip, loose thread (in clothes); a crack/flaw (in a plan/relationship)
Reading
ほころび (hokorobi)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
古いコートの袖に綻びが見つかった。
A tear was found in the sleeve of the old coat.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to take off (clothes, shoes))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 脱ぐ: Used specifically for removing items worn on the body, such as clothes, shoes, or accessories.
- 綻び: Can refer to a physical tear in fabric or, metaphorically, a flaw or crack appearing in a plan, relationship, or perfect facade. Often used with が出る (ga deru) or が見つかる (ga mitsukaru).
- 脱ぐ: Used specifically for removing items worn on the body, such as clothes, shoes, or accessories.
- 綻び: Can refer to a physical tear in fabric or, metaphorically, a flaw or crack appearing in a plan, relationship, or perfect facade. Often used with が出る (ga deru) or が見つかる (ga mitsukaru).
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