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synonym Comparative
折れる
VS
歪める

Differences Between "折れる" and "歪める"

Option A
折れる
Meaning
to break (snap); to bend; to fold; to turn (a corner)
Reading
おれる (oreru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
強風で木の枝が折れた。
The tree branch broke in the strong wind.
Option B
歪める
Meaning
to distort, to bend
Reading
ゆがめる (yugameru)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために歪める。
Every day, I distort, to bend to practice Japanese.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to break (snap); to bend; to fold; to turn (a corner))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 折れる: This is an intransitive verb meaning something breaks (snaps), bends, or turns. It's often used for things like branches, bones, or paper.
- 歪める: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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