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Getting work done

Core words, Stage 4chunk 21 of 79Verbs: effort and results

Lets you push a job forward, sort out a problem, wrap things up and take on tasks.

Mix-ups susumeru (go ahead with) sounds the same as susumeru (recommend).

susumeru

polite susumemasu

go ahead with; move forward

Pushing a plan, job or talks forward: shigoto o susumeru.

Sounds the same as susumeru 'recommend' (勧める). susumu is 'it moves forward'.

casual

jaa, kono mama susumeyou.

OK, let's carry on as we are.

じゃあ、このまま進めよう。

polite

dewa, kono mama susumemashou.

Well then, let's carry on as we are.

では、このまま進めましょう。

Written 進める · すすめる · 進めますRank #1029 in 3,030 TV dramas

kaiketsu suru

polite kaiketsu shimasu

solve; be solved; settle

Works both ways: mondai o kaiketsu suru (solve it), mondai ga kaiketsu suru (it gets solved).

sore ja kaiketsu ni naranai: that doesn't solve anything.

casual

mondai wa mou kaiketsu shita yo.

The problem's already sorted.

問題はもう解決したよ。

polite

mondai wa mou kaiketsu shimashita.

The problem has already been solved.

問題はもう解決しました。

Written 解決する · かいけつする · 解決しますRank #1134 in 3,030 TV dramas

matomeru

polite matomemasu

put together; sum up; organise

Gathering things into one: notes, luggage, a group, an idea.

hanashi o matomeru: wrap up a discussion. Noun: matome (summary).

casual

nimotsu, mou zenbu matometa?

Have you packed up all your things?

荷物、もう全部まとめた？

polite

nimotsu wa mou zenbu matomemashita ka?

Have you packed up all your things?

荷物はもう全部まとめましたか？

Written まとめる · まとめますRank #1250 in 3,030 TV dramas

hikiukeru

polite hikiukemasu

take on; accept (a job or request)

Agreeing to take responsibility for a job or a favour.

Polite set form: ohikiuke shimasu. To turn it down: kotowaru.

casual

ii yo, sono shigoto hikiukeru yo.

Sure, I'll take that job on.

いいよ、その仕事引き受けるよ。

polite

wakarimashita, sono shigoto o hikiukemasu.

Understood, I'll take that job on.

分かりました、その仕事を引き受けます。

Written 引き受ける · ひきうける · 引き受けますRank #1691 in 3,030 TV dramas