synonym Comparative
倒す
VS
ぶつける
Differences Between "倒す" and "ぶつける"
Option A
倒す
Meaning
to throw down, to knock over, to defeat
Reading
たおす (taosu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
風が強くて木が倒れてしまいました。
The wind was strong, and the tree fell over. (倒れる - intransitive. 倒す is transitive)
Option B
ぶつける
Meaning
to hit, to strike, to throw (against), to hurl; to express (anger, opinion)
Reading
ぶつける (butsukeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は怒りを壁にぶつけた。
He vented his anger on the wall.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to throw down, to knock over, to defeat)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 倒す: Transitive verb. Can mean to cause something to fall over (e.g., a tree, a vase) or to defeat an opponent (e.g., in a game, battle).
- ぶつける: Can be physical (hitting an object, throwing something forcibly) or abstract (expressing strong feelings or opinions directly to someone, often in a forceful or confrontational manner).
- 倒す: Transitive verb. Can mean to cause something to fall over (e.g., a tree, a vase) or to defeat an opponent (e.g., in a game, battle).
- ぶつける: Can be physical (hitting an object, throwing something forcibly) or abstract (expressing strong feelings or opinions directly to someone, often in a forceful or confrontational manner).
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