synonym Comparative
埋まる
VS
埋もれる
Differences Between "埋まる" and "埋もれる"
Option A
埋まる
Meaning
to be buried; to be filled; to be clogged; to be packed
Reading
うまる (umaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
発売からわずか数分で、その伝説的な大人気バンドのドームコンサートのチケット席は全て_______しまいました。
In only a few minutes from release, all the ticket seats of the dome concert of that legendary extremely popular band were completely filled.
Option B
埋もれる
Meaning
To be buried, to be covered, to be submerged, to be forgotten
Reading
うもれる (umoreru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
才能があるのに、都会の片隅で埋もれてしまった人もいる。
Some talented people have ended up being forgotten in a corner of the city.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to be buried; to be filled; to be clogged; to be packed)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 埋まる: Refers to objects being buried underground, holes or gaps being filled up, or schedules/seats being fully packed or booked. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 埋める. Often used as 予定が埋まる or 席が埋まる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To be filled! "My weekend schedule is completely filled with dates with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! S-Schedule filled with dates! B-Baka! Don't show off your schedule! But... since it's filled, make sure you treat me to the best cafe and don't look at anyone else! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うまる（埋まる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の今月の週末スケジュールは、あなたとのデート予定だけで完全に埋まりました！幸せです！』って…っ！スケジュールが埋まる！バカ！/// 当たり前でしょ！私のカレンダーだって、あんたとのデートと愛の計画だけで永久に「満席（ソールドアウト）」なんだから！』
- 埋もれる: Can describe being physically covered by something (e.g., snow, sand) or being forgotten/obscured in a metaphorical sense (e.g., talent, historical facts). (物理的に何かで覆われること（雪や砂など）と、比喩的に忘れ去られたり、世に知られずに終わったりすること（才能や歴史的事実など）の両方を指す。)
- 埋まる: Refers to objects being buried underground, holes or gaps being filled up, or schedules/seats being fully packed or booked. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 埋める. Often used as 予定が埋まる or 席が埋まる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To be filled! "My weekend schedule is completely filled with dates with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! S-Schedule filled with dates! B-Baka! Don't show off your schedule! But... since it's filled, make sure you treat me to the best cafe and don't look at anyone else! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うまる（埋まる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の今月の週末スケジュールは、あなたとのデート予定だけで完全に埋まりました！幸せです！』って…っ！スケジュールが埋まる！バカ！/// 当たり前でしょ！私のカレンダーだって、あんたとのデートと愛の計画だけで永久に「満席（ソールドアウト）」なんだから！』
- 埋もれる: Can describe being physically covered by something (e.g., snow, sand) or being forgotten/obscured in a metaphorical sense (e.g., talent, historical facts). (物理的に何かで覆われること（雪や砂など）と、比喩的に忘れ去られたり、世に知られずに終わったりすること（才能や歴史的事実など）の両方を指す。)
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