synonym Comparative
落とす
VS
飽きる
Differences Between "落とす" and "飽きる"
Option A
落とす
Meaning
to drop, to lose (something)
Reading
おとす (otosu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
財布を電車の中で落としてしまいました。
I dropped my wallet on the train.
Option B
飽きる
Meaning
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with
Reading
あきる (akiru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
毎日同じものを食べていると、飽きてしまう。
If you eat the same thing every day, you'll get tired of it.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to drop, to lose (something))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 落とす: Transitive verb. Refers to causing something to fall or letting go of something, often accidentally. (何かをうっかり地面に落としたり、なくしたりする時に使います。)
- 飽きる: Indicates losing interest or becoming fed up with something due to repetition or familiarity. Often followed by に.
- 落とす: Transitive verb. Refers to causing something to fall or letting go of something, often accidentally. (何かをうっかり地面に落としたり、なくしたりする時に使います。)
- 飽きる: Indicates losing interest or becoming fed up with something due to repetition or familiarity. Often followed by に.
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