synonym Comparative
とります
VS
故障する
Differences Between "とります" and "故障する"
Option A
とります
Meaning
to take (a photo, a class, a break, etc.), to grab, to pass (salt)
Reading
とります (torimasu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
写真を撮りましょう。
Let's take a photo.
Option B
故障する
Meaning
to break down, to malfunction
Reading
こしょうする (koshō suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私のパソコンが故障してしまいました。
My computer broke down.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to take (a photo, a class, a break, etc.), to grab, to pass (salt))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- とります: A versatile verb with multiple meanings depending on the context. Common usages include 写真を撮る (to take a photo), 休みを取る (to take a break), 塩を取る (to pass the salt), 荷物を取る (to grab luggage).
- 故障する: Used for machines, devices, or vehicles when they stop working properly. It's a する-verb, often used intransitively.
- とります: A versatile verb with multiple meanings depending on the context. Common usages include 写真を撮る (to take a photo), 休みを取る (to take a break), 塩を取る (to pass the salt), 荷物を取る (to grab luggage).
- 故障する: Used for machines, devices, or vehicles when they stop working properly. It's a する-verb, often used intransitively.
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