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synonym Comparative
抜ける
VS
おもいつく

Differences Between "抜ける" and "おもいつく"

Option A
抜ける
Meaning
to fall out, to come out, to escape, to be omitted
Reading
ぬける (nukeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
髪の毛が抜ける。
Hair falls out.
Option B
おもいつく
Meaning
to hit upon an idea, to think of, to come up with
Reading
おもいつく (omoitsuku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
良いアイデアが思いついた!
I've come up with a good idea!

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to fall out, to come out, to escape, to be omitted)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 抜ける: Intransitive verb. Describes something coming out or being omitted by itself, or someone escaping. This is the intransitive counterpart to 抜く (nuku).
- おもいつく: Expresses the sudden occurrence of an idea, plan, or memory in one's mind. It's often spontaneous.
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