synonym Comparative
収める
VS
首尾よく
Differences Between "収める" and "首尾よく"
Option A
収める
Meaning
to store, to put away, to pay, to obtain, to finish (successfully)
Reading
おさめる (osameru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大切な書類は引き出しに収めてください。
Please put the important documents in the drawer.
Option B
首尾よく
Meaning
successfully, without a hitch, smoothly
Reading
しゅびよく (shubiyoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
計画は首尾よく進められた。
The plan was carried out successfully.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to store, to put away, to pay, to obtain, to finish (successfully))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 収める: 複数の意味を持つ他動詞です。物を所定の場所に「しまう」、税金などを「支払う」、成果を「あげる」などの文脈で使われます。/ A transitive verb with multiple meanings: to put away (store), to pay (taxes), to achieve (results), etc.
- 首尾よく: Indicates that something was completed or achieved without any problems or difficulties, often with a positive outcome. More formal than 順調に (junchou ni).
- 収める: 複数の意味を持つ他動詞です。物を所定の場所に「しまう」、税金などを「支払う」、成果を「あげる」などの文脈で使われます。/ A transitive verb with multiple meanings: to put away (store), to pay (taxes), to achieve (results), etc.
- 首尾よく: Indicates that something was completed or achieved without any problems or difficulties, often with a positive outcome. More formal than 順調に (junchou ni).
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