synonym Comparative
済ませる
VS
かたづける
Differences Between "済ませる" and "かたづける"
Option A
済ませる
Meaning
to finish, to get done, to conclude
Reading
すませる (sumaseru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
宿題を早く済ませて遊びに行った。
I finished my homework quickly and went out to play.
Option B
かたづける
Meaning
to tidy up; to put in order; to finish (a task)
Reading
かたづける (katadzukeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
部屋をきれいにかたづけてください。
Please tidy up your room nicely.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to finish, to get done, to conclude)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 済ませる: Transitive verb. Often used for completing tasks, duties, or errands. 「用事を済ませる」 (to run errands).
- かたづける: A transitive verb meaning to tidy up a messy place, put things in order, or to finish a task/problem. It can also mean to 'deal with' or 'dispose of' something. (日本語で: 散らかった場所を整理整頓する、物を元の場所に戻す、あるいは仕事や問題を完了させる他動詞です。物事を「処理する」「片付ける」という意味もあります。)
- 済ませる: Transitive verb. Often used for completing tasks, duties, or errands. 「用事を済ませる」 (to run errands).
- かたづける: A transitive verb meaning to tidy up a messy place, put things in order, or to finish a task/problem. It can also mean to 'deal with' or 'dispose of' something. (日本語で: 散らかった場所を整理整頓する、物を元の場所に戻す、あるいは仕事や問題を完了させる他動詞です。物事を「処理する」「片付ける」という意味もあります。)
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