Although YARU (やる) and SURU (する) are often interchangeable, there's some key differences in when we use them.

Both YARU (やる) and SURU (する) mean “to do something”.

YARU (やる) and SURU (する) are often interchangeable.

But there’s some key differences when we use them.

SURU (する)

1. Can be used with nouns.

2. Can be used with adjectives.

3. To decide, when ordering food.

When in doubt, use する.

YARU (やる)

1. Cannot be used with nouns i.e. ダンスやる is incorrect.

2. To send something away.

To give someone ‘below’ you – e.g. to feed animals, plants, etc.

To have sexual intercourse.