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A2 · Describing things (2)

A2 · 物事を描写する言葉 (2)

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general(adjective)
/ˈdʒenrəl/
一般的な (ippanteki na)
affecting all or most people, places or things
We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
何人のゲストが出席するかについて、大体の見当はついています (nan nin no gesuto ga shusseki suru ka ni tsuite, daitai no kentō wa tsuite imasu)
In general, about half the guests will bring their spouses
類義語commonusualordinarytypicaloverallbroad
対義語specificparticularprecisedetailed
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helpful(adjective)
/ˈhelpfl/
有益な (yūeki na)
able to improve a particular situation
It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
自分で損傷を見ることは私にとって有益でしょう。
helpful advice/information/suggestions
類義語usefulbeneficialadvantageouspracticalsupportivevaluableserviceable
対義語unhelpfuluselessdetrimentalharmfuldisadvantageousworthless
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noisy(adjective)
/ˈnɔɪzi/
騒がしい (sawagashii)
making a lot of noise
The streets here are noisy until midnight.
ここの通りは真夜中まで騒がしいです。(koko no toori wa mayonaka made sawagashii desu.)
noisy children/traffic/crowds
類義語loudboisterousclamorousdeafeningtumultuousuproarious
対義語quietsilentpeacefulcalmstillhushed
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informal(adjective)
/ɪnˈfɔːrml/
非公式
relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
非公式な手紙で使われる言葉は、公式な手紙で使われる言葉とは異なります。
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
類義語casualunofficialrelaxedeasygoingfamiliarintimate
対義語formalofficialceremonialstiffreserved
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necessary(adjective)
/ˈnesəseri/
必要な (hitsuyou na)
that is needed for a purpose or a reason
I'll make the necessary arrangements.
必要な手配をします。
If necessary, you can contact me at home.
類義語essentialrequiredneededindispensablerequisitevitalobligatorycompulsory
対義語unnecessaryoptionalvoluntaryinessentialnonessentialsuperfluous
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lovely(adjective)
/ˈlʌvli/
愛らしい (airashii)
beautiful; attractive
Da Lat is a lovely resort city with many flowers and pleasant weather.
ダラットはたくさんの花と過ごしやすい気候の愛らしいリゾート都市です。
He has a lovely voice.
類義語delightfulpleasantcharmingattractivebeautifulsweet
対義語unpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorribleugly
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excellent(adjective)
/ˈeksələnt/
優秀
extremely good
She speaks excellent French.
彼女は素晴らしいフランス語を話します。
excellent service
類義語outstandingsuperbexceptionalfirst-ratewonderfulremarkablegreatsuperior
対義語poorbadterribleawfulmediocreinferiorlousysubpar
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missing(adjective)
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
行方不明
that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed
I never found the missing piece.
私は決して見つからない行方不明のピースを見つけられませんでした。
They still hoped to find their missing son.
類義語lostabsentlackingwantinggonemislaid
対義語presentfoundavailableexistingcomplete
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formal(adjective)
/ˈfɔːrml/
正式な
very correct and suitable for official or important occasions
The formal clothes made him feel uncomfortable.
フォーマルな服装は彼を不快にさせた。
formal evening dress
類義語officialceremonialconventionalstiffcorrectdecorous
対義語informalcasualrelaxedunofficial
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ordinary(adjective)
/ˈɔːrdneri/
普通
not unusual or different in any way
They are ordinary people like you and me.
彼らはあなたや私のような普通の人々です。
an ordinary sort of day
類義語commontypicalusualregularnormalplainaveragerun-of-the-mill
対義語extraordinaryremarkableunusualexceptionalspecialunique
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normal(adjective)
/ˈnɔːrml/
正常 (seijō)
typical, usual or ordinary; what you would expect
My temperature is normal.
私の体温は正常です。(Watashi no taion wa seijō desu.)
quite/perfectly(= completely)normal
類義語typicalstandardusualregularaveragecommonordinary
対義語abnormalunusualirregularatypicalstrangeoddextraordinary
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ideal(adjective)
/aɪˈdiːəl/
理想的
perfect; most suitable
This beach is ideal for children.
このビーチは子供にとって理想的です。
It was not the ideal solution to the problem.
類義語perfectoptimalexcellentbestprimeultimateexemplary
対義語imperfectflawedsuboptimalunsuitableinadequate
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original(adjective)
/əˈrɪdʒənl/
当初の, もとの, 最初の
existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
The original plan was to meet at the park, not the café.
当初の計画では、カフェではなく公園で会うことになっていました。
類義語authenticgenuineinitialfirstprimaryprototypical
対義語fakecopyimitationderivativesecondary
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loud(adjective)
/laʊd/
騒々しい (souzoushii)
making a lot of noise
That music is too loud - please turn it down.
その音楽は大きすぎるので、音量を下げてください。(Sono ongaku wa ōkisugiru node, onryō o sagete kudasai.)
You'll have to speak louder—I can't hear you.
類義語noisydeafeningboisterousclamorousthunderousblaringraucous
対義語quietsilentsoftmutedinaudiblepeacefulsubdued
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major(adjective)
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
主要な
very large or important
We have encountered major problems.
私たちは主要な問題に遭遇しました。
major international companies
類義語significantimportantprimarychiefprincipalsubstantialconsiderableserious
対義語minorinsignificantunimportanttrivialsecondarylesser
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fair(adjective)
/fer/
公平な, 公正な, 妥当な
treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
It's not fair that my brother gets more pocket money than me.
弟のほうが私よりお小遣いが多いのは不公平です。
類義語averageadequateso-somediocrepassablereasonableequitablejust
対義語excellentoutstandingexceptionalunfairbiasedpoorinferior
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incredible(adjective)
/ɪnˈkredəbl/
信じられない
impossible or very difficult to believe
an incredible thing
信じられないこと
類義語unbelievableamazingextraordinaryremarkablefantasticwonderfulastonishing
対義語ordinarycommonusualaveragebelievableplausible
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impossible(adjective)
/ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/
不可能
that cannot exist or be done; not possible
It is impossible to predict the future.
未来を予測することは不可能です。
類義語unachievableunfeasibleunattainable
対義語possibleachievablefeasible
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included(adjective)
/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/
含まれている, 込みの
contained as part of something
Breakfast is included in the price of the hotel room.
朝食はホテルの部屋代に含まれている。
類義語comprisedcontainedencompassedincorporated
対義語excludedomittedleft out
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loudly(adverb)
/ˈlaʊdli/
大声で
in a way that makes a lot of noise
He spoke loudly so everyone could hear.
彼はみんなが聞こえるように大声で話しました。
類義語boisterouslyvociferouslydeafeningly
対義語quietlysoftlysubdued
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particular(adjective)
/pərˈtɪkjələr/
特定の, 特別の
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
Is there a particular book you would like to read?
何か特に読みたい本はありますか。
類義語specificdistinctspecialcertain
対義語generaluniversalbroadvague
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pattern(noun)
/ˈpætərn/
模様, 柄
a regular arrangement of lines, shapes or colours used as a design
She wore a dress with a pattern of roses on it.
彼女はバラの柄のドレスを着ていた。