synonym Comparative
取り消し
VS
破棄
Differences Between "取り消し" and "破棄"
Option A
取り消し
Meaning
cancellation; withdrawal; annulment
Reading
とりけし (torikeshi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
フライトの予約を取り消しました。
I cancelled my flight reservation.
Option B
破棄
Meaning
annulment, cancellation, breaking (a promise/contract), destruction
Reading
はき (haki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
個人情報保護のため、不要な書類は全て破棄された。
All unnecessary documents were destroyed to protect personal information.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(cancellation; withdrawal; annulment)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 取り消し: A noun meaning 'cancellation' or 'withdrawal'. It is often used with 'する' (to do) to form the verb '取り消す' (torikesu, to cancel). Commonly applies to reservations, orders, appointments, etc.
- 破棄: Stronger than simply cancelling. Often implies rendering something invalid or completely destroying it (e.g., data, old documents, contracts, agreements). Can be a noun or する verb.
- 取り消し: A noun meaning 'cancellation' or 'withdrawal'. It is often used with 'する' (to do) to form the verb '取り消す' (torikesu, to cancel). Commonly applies to reservations, orders, appointments, etc.
- 破棄: Stronger than simply cancelling. Often implies rendering something invalid or completely destroying it (e.g., data, old documents, contracts, agreements). Can be a noun or する verb.
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