synonym Comparative
閉めます
VS
危ない
Differences Between "閉めます" and "危ない"
Option A
閉めます
Meaning
to close, to shut (transitive)
Reading
しめます (shimemasu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
部屋の窓を閉めます。
I close the window of the room.
Option B
危ない
Meaning
dangerous; close call; look out!
Reading
あぶない (abunai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
道を渡るときは、車に気をつけないと危ないです。
When crossing the road, it's dangerous if you're not careful about cars.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to close, to shut (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 閉めます: ドアや窓などを人が閉じる行為を表す他動詞です。閉じる対象は「を」で示されます。/ This is a transitive verb describing the act of someone closing a door, window, etc. The object being closed is marked with 'を'.
- 危ない: Adjective (い-adjective) used to describe something as dangerous or to warn someone of danger. Can also mean a "close call" or "narrow escape." 危険 (kiken) is a similar noun meaning danger.
- 閉めます: ドアや窓などを人が閉じる行為を表す他動詞です。閉じる対象は「を」で示されます。/ This is a transitive verb describing the act of someone closing a door, window, etc. The object being closed is marked with 'を'.
- 危ない: Adjective (い-adjective) used to describe something as dangerous or to warn someone of danger. Can also mean a "close call" or "narrow escape." 危険 (kiken) is a similar noun meaning danger.
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