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synonym Comparative
親しい
VS
仕舞う

Differences Between "親しい" and "仕舞う"

Option A
親しい
Meaning
intimate, close (friends), familiar
Reading
したしい (shitashii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女とは親しい友人です。
She and I are close friends.
Option B
仕舞う
Meaning
to put away, to finish, to store, to close (a shop)
Reading
しまう (shimau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
使ったおもちゃを箱に仕舞った。
I put away the toys I used into the box.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(intimate, close (friends), familiar)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 親しい: An i-adjective describing a close relationship or familiarity between people. Often used for friends, but can also describe a familiar place or environment.
- 仕舞う: As a main verb, it primarily means to put something away in its designated place or to finish an activity/close a business. As an auxiliary verb (~てしまう), it expresses completion, regret, or an unintended action.
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