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synonym Comparative
取り寄せる
VS
よそ見

Differences Between "取り寄せる" and "よそ見"

Option A
取り寄せる
Meaning
to order (from a store); to send away for
Reading
とりよせる (toriyoseru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
インターネットで限定版のゲームソフトを取り寄せた。
I ordered the limited edition game software online.
Option B
よそ見
Meaning
looking away, distraction, gaze elsewhere
Reading
よそ見 (yosomi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
運転中によそ見をして事故を起こしてしまった。
I had an accident because I was distracted while driving.

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Which word fits this context: "(to order (from a store); to send away for)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 取り寄せる: Specifically means to order something that is not immediately available at hand, often requiring delivery from a remote location or manufacturer. (手元にないものを注文して、届けてもらうことを指す。オンラインショッピングなどでよく使われる。)
- よそ見: A noun meaning to look away from what one should be focusing on. Often used in the context of driving, studying, or paying attention to a speaker. It can be used with する (よそ見する). 注意すべき対象から目をそらすことを意味します。
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