synonym Comparative
支店
VS
取り寄せる
Differences Between "支店" and "取り寄せる"
Option A
支店
Meaning
branch office, branch store
Reading
してん (shiten)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
銀行の支店は駅の近くにあります。
The bank's branch office is near the station.
Option B
取り寄せる
Meaning
to order (from a store); to send away for
Reading
とりよせる (toriyoseru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
インターネットで限定版のゲームソフトを取り寄せた。
I ordered the limited edition game software online.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(branch office, branch store)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 支店: Refers to a branch location of a larger company or organization (e.g., bank, department store). The main office is 本店 (honten) or 本社 (honsha).
- 取り寄せる: Specifically means to order something that is not immediately available at hand, often requiring delivery from a remote location or manufacturer. (手元にないものを注文して、届けてもらうことを指す。オンラインショッピングなどでよく使われる。)
- 支店: Refers to a branch location of a larger company or organization (e.g., bank, department store). The main office is 本店 (honten) or 本社 (honsha).
- 取り寄せる: Specifically means to order something that is not immediately available at hand, often requiring delivery from a remote location or manufacturer. (手元にないものを注文して、届けてもらうことを指す。オンラインショッピングなどでよく使われる。)
Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?
Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!