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synonym Comparative
寄る
VS
乗り過ごす

Differences Between "寄る" and "乗り過ごす"

Option A
寄る
Meaning
to approach; to stop by; to gather
Reading
よる (yoru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
帰りにスーパーに寄って、牛乳を買いました。
On my way home, I stopped by the supermarket and bought milk.
Option B
乗り過ごす
Meaning
to miss (one's stop/station), to ride past
Reading
のりすごす (norisugosu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
電車で寝てしまって、駅を乗り過ごしてしまった。
I fell asleep on the train and missed my station.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to approach; to stop by; to gather)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 寄る: よく「〜に寄る」の形で使われ、特定の場所へ立ち寄る、近づく、または集まることを意味します。Often used in the form "〜に寄る" to mean stopping by a place, approaching, or gathering.
- 乗り過ごす: Often used when unintentionally passing one's intended destination on public transport (train, bus). 意図せず目的の駅やバス停を通り過ぎてしまう場合に使う動詞です。
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