synonym Comparative
届く
VS
到着する
Differences Between "届く" and "到着する"
Option A
届く
Meaning
to reach, to arrive, to be delivered (intransitive)
Reading
とどく (todoku)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
昨日、注文した本が家に届きました。
The book I ordered arrived at my house yesterday.
Option B
到着する
Meaning
to arrive
Reading
とうちゃくする (tōchaku suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
飛行機は定刻通りに空港に到着しました。
The plane arrived at the airport on time.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to reach, to arrive, to be delivered (intransitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 届く: 物や情報が目的地に到着すること。また、手や声などが届くこと。自動詞。/ For an object or information to arrive at a destination. Also, for one's hand or voice to reach. Intransitive verb.
- 到着する: Used to indicate arrival at a destination, typically for transportation (trains, planes, buses) or people. Often used with the particle に (例: 駅に到着する - to arrive at the station).
- 届く: 物や情報が目的地に到着すること。また、手や声などが届くこと。自動詞。/ For an object or information to arrive at a destination. Also, for one's hand or voice to reach. Intransitive verb.
- 到着する: Used to indicate arrival at a destination, typically for transportation (trains, planes, buses) or people. Often used with the particle に (例: 駅に到着する - to arrive at the station).
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