synonym Comparative
取り消す
VS
打ち切る
Differences Between "取り消す" and "打ち切る"
Option A
取り消す
Meaning
to cancel; to retract; to withdraw; to revoke
Reading
とりけす (torikesu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
出張の予定が急遽延期になったため、彼はアシスタントに指示してホテルの宿泊予約を速やかに_______ました。
Because the schedule of the business trip was suddenly postponed, he instructed the assistant and quickly cancelled the hotel accommodation reservation.
Option B
打ち切る
Meaning
to stop, to discontinue, to cancel
Reading
うちきる (uchikiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
予算不足のため、そのプロジェクトは途中で打ち切られた。
Due to a lack of budget, that project was discontinued halfway through.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to cancel; to retract; to withdraw; to revoke)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 取り消す: Refers to officially cancelling reservations, retracting statements/promises, or revoking licenses. Often used as 予約を取り消す or 発言を取り消す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To retract! "I want to retract my statement from earlier where I said I didn't mind you talking to other girls, Haruka-san! Actually, it made me extremely jealous!" ...っ! T-To retract your statement due to jealousy! B-Baka! Why do you make such embarrassing retractions?! But... since you are so jealous, I suppose... I will also retract my statement of 'I don't care about you' and snuggle close! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とりけす（取り消す）わよ！『ハルカ部長、「あんたなんかどうでもいい」ってさっき言った冷たい台詞、今すぐその発言を取り消しなさい！本当は私のこと大好きなんでしょ？』って…っ！発言の取り消し命令！バカ！/// 核心を突くようなツッコミするんじゃないの！…わかったわよ！取り消すから、早く私を抱きしめて私の心の火消しをしなさい！』
- 打ち切る: Implies a sudden or decisive halt to something, often a project, discussion, or broadcast, due to various reasons.
- 取り消す: Refers to officially cancelling reservations, retracting statements/promises, or revoking licenses. Often used as 予約を取り消す or 発言を取り消す. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To retract! "I want to retract my statement from earlier where I said I didn't mind you talking to other girls, Haruka-san! Actually, it made me extremely jealous!" ...っ! T-To retract your statement due to jealousy! B-Baka! Why do you make such embarrassing retractions?! But... since you are so jealous, I suppose... I will also retract my statement of 'I don't care about you' and snuggle close! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とりけす（取り消す）わよ！『ハルカ部長、「あんたなんかどうでもいい」ってさっき言った冷たい台詞、今すぐその発言を取り消しなさい！本当は私のこと大好きなんでしょ？』って…っ！発言の取り消し命令！バカ！/// 核心を突くようなツッコミするんじゃないの！…わかったわよ！取り消すから、早く私を抱きしめて私の心の火消しをしなさい！』
- 打ち切る: Implies a sudden or decisive halt to something, often a project, discussion, or broadcast, due to various reasons.
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