synonym Comparative
知らせる
VS
心得える
Differences Between "知らせる" and "心得える"
Option A
知らせる
Meaning
to inform, to notify, to let know
Reading
しらせる (shiraseru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
会議の場所が変わったことを、みんなに知らせました。
I informed everyone that the meeting place had changed.
Option B
心得える
Meaning
to understand, to know, to be aware of
Reading
こころえる (kokoroeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
社会人として、基本的なマナーは心得ておくべきだ。
As a working adult, you should be aware of basic manners.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to inform, to notify, to let know)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 知らせる: Transitive verb. Used to convey information to someone. Often takes に (ni) to indicate the recipient. 例: 友達にニュースを知らせる。
- 心得える: Often used for understanding rules, manners, or proper procedures. Implies internalizing knowledge or having a good grasp of something. (ルールやマナー、手順などを理解している状態。知識を内面化しているニュアンスがある。)
- 知らせる: Transitive verb. Used to convey information to someone. Often takes に (ni) to indicate the recipient. 例: 友達にニュースを知らせる。
- 心得える: Often used for understanding rules, manners, or proper procedures. Implies internalizing knowledge or having a good grasp of something. (ルールやマナー、手順などを理解している状態。知識を内面化しているニュアンスがある。)
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