synonym Comparative
覚める
VS
叶える
Differences Between "覚める" and "叶える"
Option A
覚める
Meaning
to wake up, to awaken (from sleep, dream, drunkenness)
Reading
さめる (sameru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
毎朝6時に目が覚めます。
I wake up at 6 every morning.
Option B
叶える
Meaning
to grant (a wish), to fulfill (a dream)
Reading
かなえる (kanaeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女は歌手になるという長年の夢を叶えました。
She fulfilled her long-cherished dream of becoming a singer.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to wake up, to awaken (from sleep, dream, drunkenness))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 覚める: Used for naturally waking up from sleep or a dream, or becoming sober. (眠りや夢、酔いから自然に目が覚める様子を表します。)
- 叶える: Transitive verb. Used when someone or something fulfills a wish, dream, or promise. Often seen in phrases like 「夢を叶える」 (to fulfill a dream) or 「願いを叶える」 (to grant a wish).
- 覚める: Used for naturally waking up from sleep or a dream, or becoming sober. (眠りや夢、酔いから自然に目が覚める様子を表します。)
- 叶える: Transitive verb. Used when someone or something fulfills a wish, dream, or promise. Often seen in phrases like 「夢を叶える」 (to fulfill a dream) or 「願いを叶える」 (to grant a wish).
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