synonym Comparative
育つ
VS
伸ばす
Differences Between "育つ" and "伸ばす"
Option A
育つ
Meaning
to grow up; to be raised; to be brought up
Reading
そだつ (sodatsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
豊かな自然と温暖な気候に恵まれたその地方では、あらゆる農作物がすくすくと美味しく_______素晴らしい環境が整っています。
In that region blessed with rich nature and mild climate, a wonderful environment where all agricultural crops grow up quickly and deliciously is prepared.
Option B
伸ばす
Meaning
to stretch; to extend; to grow; to develop (skills / business); to postpone
Reading
のばす (nobasu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はスマートオフィスでの作業中に背筋を完璧に_______、凝り固まった肩の筋肉をスマートにほぐしました。
He stretched his back perfectly during work in the smart office and smartly loosened the stiffened shoulder muscles.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to grow up; to be raised; to be brought up)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 育つ: Refers to living things (plants, animals, children) growing up, developing, or being raised. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 育てる (transitive). Often used as 子供が育つ or スクスク育つ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To grow up! "Under your overwhelming doting nutrients, Haruka-san, my capacity to love you has grown massive!" ...っ! G-Grown by my doting nutrients! B-Baka! That's a weird nutritional metaphor! But... since it has grown, make sure you use that big heart to hold me tight for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そだつ（育つ）！『ハルカ部長の、日々の優しくて可愛い「溺愛の栄養（デレ）」のおかげで、僕の部長を愛するキャパシティが巨大に育ちました！』って…っ！愛の栄養で育つ！バカ！/// そんな恥ずかしいこと真顔で言うんじゃないの！…でも、そんなに巨大に育った愛の器があるなら、一生私をその両腕で包み込んで、誰にも渡さないように守りなさい！』
- 伸ばす: Refers to actively stretching one's body, growing hair, developing business markets/skills, or postponing a deadline. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 縮める. Often used as 手を伸ばす or 才能を伸ばす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To stretch/develop! "My single-minded arms are smartly extended only to embrace and protect you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Arms extended! B-Baka! What is with that passionate embrace appeal! Well then, with those dependable arms you extended, make sure you dote on me and hold me tight best in the world daily for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『のばす（伸ばす）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の一途なこの両腕は、あなたを全力で抱きしめて守るためだけに、一生スマートに伸ばす（伸ばします）！』って…っ！腕を伸ばす！バカ！/// 何その情熱的な抱擁アピール！…じゃあ、その伸ばした頼もしい両腕で、毎日一生私を世界一甘やかして抱きしめなさい！』
- 育つ: Refers to living things (plants, animals, children) growing up, developing, or being raised. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 育てる (transitive). Often used as 子供が育つ or スクスク育つ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To grow up! "Under your overwhelming doting nutrients, Haruka-san, my capacity to love you has grown massive!" ...っ! G-Grown by my doting nutrients! B-Baka! That's a weird nutritional metaphor! But... since it has grown, make sure you use that big heart to hold me tight for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そだつ（育つ）！『ハルカ部長の、日々の優しくて可愛い「溺愛の栄養（デレ）」のおかげで、僕の部長を愛するキャパシティが巨大に育ちました！』って…っ！愛の栄養で育つ！バカ！/// そんな恥ずかしいこと真顔で言うんじゃないの！…でも、そんなに巨大に育った愛の器があるなら、一生私をその両腕で包み込んで、誰にも渡さないように守りなさい！』
- 伸ばす: Refers to actively stretching one's body, growing hair, developing business markets/skills, or postponing a deadline. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 縮める. Often used as 手を伸ばす or 才能を伸ばす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To stretch/develop! "My single-minded arms are smartly extended only to embrace and protect you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Arms extended! B-Baka! What is with that passionate embrace appeal! Well then, with those dependable arms you extended, make sure you dote on me and hold me tight best in the world daily for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『のばす（伸ばす）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の一途なこの両腕は、あなたを全力で抱きしめて守るためだけに、一生スマートに伸ばす（伸ばします）！』って…っ！腕を伸ばす！バカ！/// 何その情熱的な抱擁アピール！…じゃあ、その伸ばした頼もしい両腕で、毎日一生私を世界一甘やかして抱きしめなさい！』
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