synonym Comparative
調べる
VS
預ける
Differences Between "調べる" and "預ける"
Option A
調べる
Meaning
to look up; to check; to investigate
Reading
しらべる (shiraberu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
辞書で言葉の意味を調べました。
I looked up the meaning of the word in the dictionary.
Option B
預ける
Meaning
to entrust, to deposit, to check (luggage)
Reading
預ける (azukeru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
銀行にお金を預けました。
I deposited money at the bank.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to look up; to check; to investigate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 調べる: Used for looking up information (in a dictionary, on the internet), checking facts, or investigating a matter.
- 預ける: To leave something (or someone) with someone else for safekeeping or care. The recipient takes temporary responsibility for it. Often used for money in a bank, luggage, or pets.
- 調べる: Used for looking up information (in a dictionary, on the internet), checking facts, or investigating a matter.
- 預ける: To leave something (or someone) with someone else for safekeeping or care. The recipient takes temporary responsibility for it. Often used for money in a bank, luggage, or pets.
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