2023年2月27日月曜日
α・ɒ
α(NAmE) [短母音]
box /b'ɑks/
日本語の「ア」に最も近い音
「ア」にも「オ」にも聞こえそうな音
口を丸く開けて「ア」と発音する
母音の中で口の開きが一番大きい 最も口の奥で発声される
口を大きく縦長にあける
ɒ(BrE) [短母音]
foggy /'fɒgi/ /'fαːgi/
アメリカ英語のɑと同じであるが唇の両脇をわずかに狭める
at a clothing store
When it comes to the size of clothes, I continuously complain about it.
I'm a bit tall and thin, also have a long arms.
There are not just the right size for me.
clothes 服
clothing 衣料品
salesperson
clerk /klαːk/ /klɜːrk/ n)店員、事務員 sales clerk
casual ⇔ formal
tight ⇔ buggy
plain ⇔ flashy
stylish
dress
comfortable
silky
肯定文・疑問文(肯定的な返答を期待している場合)には something を使う
I want something casual.
Do you have something formal?
否定文・疑問文には anything を使う
I don’t want anything buggy.
Do you have anything plain?
否定を強調したい場合は肯定文で nothing を使う
(I want) nothing flashy. 派手なのはありえない 派手なのは絶対欲しくない
look for
shopping for clothes
can fit or not
似合う
You look good in blue/T-shirt
blue colors/T-shirts look good on you.
曖昧な説明
You want to give a vague description.
vague adj)曖昧な、はっきりしない、ぼんやりした
description n)表現、描写
2023年2月25日土曜日
2023年2月24日金曜日
2023年2月23日木曜日
bustling/hustle and bustle
/’bʌslɪŋ/ adj)活気のある、賑わっている
⦅ポジティブな使われ方が多い⦆
The bustling atmosphere is great.
This city is a bustling.
Tokyo is a bustling city.
a bustling area
a bustling restaurant
a bustling people area
Roppongi is bustling with nightlife.
/'hʌsl/ and /'bʌsl/ n)喧騒と賑わい
⦅ネガティブな使われ方が多い⦆
hustle n)慌ただしい喧噪、はりきること、ハッスル
bustle n)活気、にぎわい
bustle n)活気、にぎわい
I can't stand the hustle and bustle of big cities.
I need to get away from the hustle and bustle of Osaka.
ð
ð [子音](摩擦音)
舌先と上下の前歯の間から空気が擦れでてくる。「ドゥ」よりも金属音っぽい音
/θ/とほぼ同じだか、息だけでなく「声」も引き出すイメージ
上の歯に舌先を軽く当て、その隙間から弱く声を出し、摩擦音を出す
that[ðæt] mother['mʌðər]
2023年2月22日水曜日
moter skills
a motor skill 運動能力
I refine my motor skills.
I'd like to improve the motor skill for riding a bike.
A single bout of exercise can improve motor skill learning.
The motor skills are promoted not only in children.
Exercises improve the motor skills as well as the ability to communicate.
motor
refine
bout
promote v)促進する、助長する
fine motor skills 細かい運動能力
fine adj)細かい
certain fine motor skills ある種の細かい運動能力
certain adj)確信して、きっとする、ある種の
障害のある人
with physical disabilities
θ
θ [子音] (摩擦音)
無音声→喉の震えが無い
舌先を上前歯の先(または上前歯の裏)につけ「スー」というスキマ音を出す
舌先を上下の前歯で軽く挟んでその隙間から息を出し舌を喉の手前側に勢いよく引き抜いて解放する
上の歯に舌先を軽く当て、その隙間から弱く息を出し、摩擦音を出す
theme[θiːm] think[θɪŋk] mouth[maƱθ]
2023年2月21日火曜日
2023年2月20日月曜日
What do you like doing in your free time?
These days, I've been trying to get more exercise, so I play a lot of sports and do outdoor activities in my free time. Hiking is a recent favorite.
Why do you do those activities?
At first, my motivation was to get in shape and be healthy, but I've realized that I really enjoy being outside too.
How much free time do you have on weekdays?
That varies a lot. On some busy days, I don't have any free time. On days with lighter work, I often have a few hours free.
Is there anything you'd like to change about how you spend your time?
Not especially. I think I'm using my time well. That said, I'm sure I'll want to try new things soon. I'm always getting into new hobbies.
vary /'veæri/'veri/'veæri/ ヴェリ ヴァリ v)変わる、異なる varies
That varies a lot 時と場合によります、さまざまですね
That said, とはいえ、、、
treat
/triːt/ verb 扱う、治療する、ごちそうする
pay for something pleasant
★treat somebady/yourself (to something) to pay for something that somebady/you will enjoy and that you do not usually have or do
I treated my parents to dinner.
I'm going to treat myself to a new pair of shoes.
æ
æ 「え」の口で「あ」を発声
[短母音] (横口)
口を横に開き、縦にも少し大きく開けて発声する
「ェア」と唇を左右に引きながら発音するイメージ
日本語の「エ」と「ア」の中間ぐらいの音
half[hæf] cat[kæt] family[’fæməli]
apple[’æpl]
give a gift to someone / give someone a gift
a Gift
どんなとき when
I usually give gifts to my customers during the construction period.
Mostly, I give some sweets I like. Baumkuchen, German tree cake, is best.
どこで買う Where
Over the past a few years,
buying gifts on line are very convenient/are becoming very popular.
最後にしたのはいつ
I gave Baumkuchen to my friend who had provided/offered the place we had had the party.
品物の決め手は
I think food or drink is the best choice. Also daily necessities is a good option.
bouquet/tulips
plants
provide /prə’vaɪd/
offer /
choice
option
necessity /nə'sesəti/ n)必要性・必要不可欠
2023年2月19日日曜日
おつかいに行く
errand /'erənd/ noun エァランド お使い
★ a job that you do for somebody that involves going somewhere to take a message, to buy something, deliver goods, etc.
run an errand
run some errands
He often runs errands for his grandmother.
Her boss sent her on an errand into town.
お使いのお願いがあるの I have an errand for you.
お使いに行ってきてくれない Can you go run an errand for me?
妻のためにお使いをしています I'm running a few errands for my wife.
これが私の初めてのおつかいです This is my first time running an errand.
2023年2月18日土曜日
2023年2月17日金曜日
2023年2月16日木曜日
There used to be ....
以前は....がありました
Speaking of ramen shops, there used to be a nice one in my neighborhood.
以前の習慣⇔昔を懐かしむ
”used to.....” 以前の習慣を伝える
動作◎ I used to play golf.
状態◎ I used to be shy.
”would+頻度” 昔していたことを懐かしむ
When I was young, a sightseeing(tour) bus/ a roller coaster would sometimes make me get car sick.
動作◎ My grandmother would always wear Japanese kimono.
状態× I would be shy.
almost と mostly の違い
almost adv あともう少しで完全な状態になる
I almost forgot a mask. もう少しでマスクを忘れるところだった
mostly adv 大半がその状態にある
I mostly forgot about it. それをほとんど忘れていた
I mostly drink coffee in the morning.
2023年2月15日水曜日
a morning person
Hello there. I'm "K" as in Kazuhisa. Just call me "K".
I live in Yokohama with my family. I have three young children. I enjoy being a dad. They have already grown up though. So, Now, they don’t hang out with me. So, I have started enjoying 'me time' by doing such as running, swimming, and hiking.
For that, I need to make good use of early in the morning. I'm a sort of early riser (a morning person) like senior citizens (the elderly) lol. So, I prepare to "age well" lol. Anyway, I wake up (ealy morning) and go running or swimming first thing. Ater that, I feel as though that (working out early morning) sets me up for the day. You know, they say, the early bird catches the worm. That's all for now.
I compete in marathon and triathlon to live a fulfilling life and lead heathy life (one).
worm ウァ-ム n)ミミズ
in the mood to/for
mood /muɪːd/ noun ム-ドゥ 空気・気分・機嫌
I’m in the mood to
I'm not in the mood to go out tonight.
2023年2月14日火曜日
2023年2月13日月曜日
幸運にも
be lucky enough to...
I was lucky enough to meet British rock music, when I was a junior-high. It's early 1980s. I was really young and completely inspired by that, also English language.
After I graduated university, My first overseas travel was to Thailand. At first, I stayed in a guest house in Bangkok, the cost was about only $3. The guest house got a large number of young people including me from around the world. Majority of them used English to communicate everything. At that time I wasn't able to speak English at all. So, I felt inspired to speak English again.
After that, I determined to study little by little. It's almost 30 years since then.
It's almost 30 years since then, after going to the first overseas trip in Thailand, I felt inspired to speak English at all.
You are really experienced in teaching
Could you tell us/me how your career in Japan developed over the years?
慣れる
accustomed /ə'kʌstəmd/ ア カスタムド adj)慣れている
★ familiar with something and accepting it as normal or usual
accustomed to something
to be/become/get/grew accustomed to something
My eyes slowly grew accustomed to the dark.
She had grown accustomed to his long absence.
accustomed to doing something
She was a person accustomed to having eight hours' sleep a night.
grow-grew-grown v)育つ、成長する
absence アブセンス n)不在、留守、欠席、不参加
come to think of it
そういえば・考えてみたら
Come to think of it, ・・・・
When I come to think of it, ・・・・
By the way, ・・・・
That reminds me, ・・・・
寒気がする
I feel chilly.
chilly /'tʃɪli/ チリィ adj)肌寒い・寒気さ
★ too cold to be comfortable
It's chilly today.
chill /tʃɪl/ チル n)肌寒さ・寒気
★ a feeling of being cold
There is a chill in the air this morning.
chilly / a chill / chills
I feel chilly.
I feel a chill.
I have chills.
I get chills.
文句(所謂クレーム)
complaint
/kəm'pleɪnt/ コン プレイント n)不平・不満・文句・クレーム
★ a reason for not being satisfied; a statement that somebody makes saying that they are not satisfied
complaint about somebody/something
I'd like to make a complaint about the noise.
complaint against somebody/something
I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses.
complaint to somebody
They said their complaints to the police were often not acted on.
complaint from somebody
Council bosses said they would respond to complaints from residents.
complaint from somebody about something
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities.
complaint by somebody
'Complaints by patients are now at their lowest level,' she said.
My only complaint is that the website is a little difficult to use.
We did not receive any complaints from customers this month.
complain
The customer complained about the waiter's attitude.
complainer
コン プレイナー n)所謂クレーマー
a frequent complainer よくクレームを入れる人
statement ステイトメント n)発言、申し立て、声明
council カァウンシル n)協議会・審議会 原義「呼び集める事」
respond
resident レジデント n)〈長期〉居住者 原義「残っている」 一時滞在者は visitor
a number of.... いくつかの~
claim
/kleɪm/ クレイム
v)主張する(証明することができない・他人は信じないかもしれない)n)主張、請求
★ to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
She claimed that she had written a book.
He claims he is not responsible.
I made a claim on my insurance when my suitcase was lost.
スーツケースを紛失したとき保険で損害請求した
prove プル-ヴ v)〈事実などを〉証明する
2023年2月12日日曜日
used/used to/be used to(...ing)
動詞
used /juːzt/ v) use 過去形
used to /juːst/ 以前は~した used toで助動詞となる v) use 過去形だが発音は ユースト
I used to live in London.
He used to be a mean person. 以前彼は意地悪な人だった
This city used to be much smaller. この都市は以前はずっと小さかった
My mother used to earn a lot. 私の母は以前たくさん稼いでいた
形容詞
used /juːzt/ adj) 慣れて、使用・利用された
a used car
be used to /juːst/ ~に慣れている used: adj)~に慣れて = get used to
I’m used to living in London.
She is used to the hot weather.
The students are used to the teacher who shouts at them all the time.
He's used to taking a long flight.
You are very much used to Japanese food.
histamine
/'histəmiːn/ ヒスタミ-ン
★ a chemical substance that is given out in the body in response to an injury or allergy
化学物質 放出される 体内で 病気・アレルギーに反応して
(ヒスタミンは白血球の一種で怪我やアレルギーによって体内(の細胞)から放出された(悪玉の)化学物質(で鼻水・かゆみ・痛みなどの症状を起こす))
substance サブスタンス n)物質
give out (give:与える out:外に)放出する
in response to ~に応じる、~に反応して
※「ヒスタミン食中毒」:食品を保管状態で細菌が増殖して Histamine がつくられてしまう
antihistamine /,ænti’hɪstəmiːn/ n)抗ヒスタミン
★ a drug used to treat allergies, especially hay fever
We have/take allergy medicine such as anti-histamine for hay fever.
花粉症
hay fever/pollen allergy
I'm allergic to Japanese cedar pollen.
I have an allergy to Japanese cedar pollen.
allergy
allergic
cedar
Pollen is floating around.
I have hay fever.
I have a pollen allergy.
I got hay fever. 花粉症に(最近)なった
hay へィ n)干し草 ※昔、英語圏で干し草が原因で起こると考えられていたため
pollen パァ-レン n)花粉
histamine ヒスタミ-ン n)ヒスタミン
antihistamine アンティ- ヒスタミーン n)抗ヒスタミン
I have terrible hay fever. Also lots of people are suffering from that. We have to be ready/well prepared for. We have/take allergy medicine such as anti-histamine for hay fever.
how to prevent/reduce hay fever
2023年2月11日土曜日
as much as
目一杯・最大・ぎりぎり(出来る限りではない)
Oh, I see. I'll try as much as I can.
Well, I try to swim as much as I can.
I try to save time as much as I can. x asを取ると意味が通じない
I try to save as much time as I can. ◎ asを取っても意味が通じる
We have to save much electricity as we can.
I have gained as much as 2 kios this week.
The average healthy person can lose as much as one-third of his or her blood without fatal results.
平均的に健康な人は目一杯最大3分の1の血液を失っても命にかかわらない
fatal /'feɪtl/ フェイトゥル adjective: 命にかかわる、致命的な、命がけの
improve
/ɪm'pruːv/ verb
★ to become better than before; to make something/somebody better than before
improve myself
I'm a kind of person who wants to improve myself, such as "marathon", "swimming" and also "English".
improve significantly/dramatically
Every day running helps me improve significantly.
My quality of life has improved dramatically since I started studying English.
improve quality of my life
It helps to improve the quality of my life.
significantly シグニフィカントリー adv)かなり・著しく・はっきりと
dramatically ドラマティカリー adv)劇的に
agreed to sharply boost their defense ties
allowing Japanese troops greater access to Philippine territory
as tensions rise in Asia amid China's growing influence
reached an agreement on allowing the US more access to Philippine military bases to keep China's territorial ambitions in check
The defense agreement signed by Marcos Jr, and JPM will allow Japanese troops to join training exercises to respond to natural disasters and humanitarian needs in the Philippines.
The agreement is seen as a step toward broader military cooperation and could lead to similar agreements between Japan and other Southeast Asian nations.
2023年2月10日金曜日
Strategy
My strategy for ...
strategy ストラテジー n)目標達成のために入念に作られた計画、戦略
My goal for a marathon is to finish within 3 hours and a half. (3 and a half hours)
So, My strategy is I get up 5 o'clock every day, and running for 7 miles before breakfast. Also try to take a power nap after lunch.
My strategy for competing a triathlon is ...
2023年2月9日木曜日
well-known
She is a well-known singer.
well-known for the excellent customer service
well-known as the hottest place
well-known in the circles of construction industry
well-known to young people.
well-known to the public as
2023年2月8日水曜日
Traveling Backcountry Roads
Death Valley Nati Park
I have experience traveling backcountry roads in California.
Driving on country roads was always on my bucket list.
Hottest & Driest
the hottest place on Earth, with a recorded temperature of 134℉(57℃) in 1913.
Lowest
below-sea-level basin
Bad Water Basin features the lowest elevation in North America. (-282 feet)
Adventure
Walk among majestic sand dunes
experience イクス ペェリエンス n)経験
backcountry バック カントリー n)奥地、田舎、山奥
California カリ フォ-ニア
bucket バケット n)バケツ
death デェス n)死ぬこと・死
valley ヴァリィ- n)谷、大河の流域
basin ベイスン n)たらい・洗面器、くぼ地・低地・水たまり
feature フィ-チャ-ァ v)目立った特徴とする・売りにする、主演する n)特徴・特集記事
record ゥレコード n)記録 ゥレ コ-ド v)記録する
majestic マジェスティック adj)壮大な
sand スサ ンド n)砂
dune デューン n)砂丘
Joshua Tree Nati Park
Joshua ジョ シュア
2023年2月7日火曜日
rub out
こすりとる・消しゴムで消す・もみ消す
rub out some of the pencil with an eraser to create sharper highlights.
rub
pencil ペンシル n)鉛筆、鉛筆で書いた線
eraser
sharper sharp adj)鋭い、はっきりした の比較級
highlight ハイ ライトゥ n)ハイライト v)ハイライトする、強調する、目立たせる
to rub out a mistake ミスをもみ消す
Yeah, but every now and then I want to rub out my mistakes.
朝飯前
(a) walk in the park
My job isn't just a walk in the park.
You know, English isn't just a walk in the park.
2023年2月6日月曜日
Chiropractor accused of molesting woman during treatment
The Police have arrested the director of a chiropractic clinic in Kita Ward over the alleged molestation of a female patient a few days ago.
He allegedly fondled the chest of the woman, aged in her 30s, during a 40-minute treatment.
"There is no question that I touched her chest, but it was part of the treatment, the suspect was quoted by police.
"It is regrettable that there was a misunderstanding."
chiropractor カイロ プラクター n)脊髄ヘルスケアの専門家 = back doctor
accused ア キュ-ズド adj)告訴された
molest モ レスト v)性的いたずらをする
molestation モレ ステイション n)性的いたずら
alleged ア レッジト adj)主張された、申し立てられた
allegedly ア レッジトリー adv)主張によれば、申し立てによれば
chiropractic
fondle ファンドル v)愛撫する、いちゃつく
quoted
misunderstanding
A friend of mine said, she goes to the chiropractor who was accused.
2023年2月5日日曜日
唐辛子
Chili (Chilies) チリィ n)唐辛子 BrE:chilli
Basically, I love foods of south-east Asia such as noodle soups.
But sometimes, it's a chili hidden under vegetables.
I was not there for a chili.
Every time I eat a noodle soup, I play Hide-and-Seek with chilies.
Has that ever happened to you?
tom yam kung トム ヤム クン
pho ファ- n)フォー
rice noodle
cilantro シ ラ-ントロ n)パクチー
basil ベイジル n)バジルの葉 BrE バズル
jalapeno ハラ ペ-ニョ n)パラペーニョ
lime ライム n)ライム
bean sprouts ビ-ン スプラウツ n)もやし bean 豆 sprout 芽
2023年2月4日土曜日
ポイントカード
the rewards card
Guide to Point Cards in Japan = How to Earn and Redeem Points
Go shopping anywhere in Japan, and you're bound to be asked: Do you have a point card?
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If you want to get a point card in Japan and don't know where to start, or are eager to earn more points with your existing point card, read on! We'll start with a broad introduction of the 6 major point card programs, and round up with a few tips and tricks that will help you rack up more points when shopping in Japan.
2023年2月3日金曜日
身体・体調を調整する、調子を整える
get in/into shape
Today, I run a marathon event for getting into shape.
Shape the physical condition of somebody/something
get in/into a good condition
I get into a good (physical) condition.
prepare my body
I prepare my body by walking before the race.
I have to prepare my body better for the race.
Good to hear.
I'll friend-request her.
My physical condition is not so good.
I'll stay home exercises tonight.
I'm not decided yet if I go to swim in the morning tomorrow.
Do you think is there anyone who has a fever eat such a large meal like this?
I am full.
You know, I am sophisticated man. I don't eat like an animal at all lol.
My mental condition is in high sprits. But physical is still not so good. I will not go for a swim tomorrow to be on the safe side.
2023年2月2日木曜日
Condition
Physical/Mental condition
condition は日本語と異なりシリアスな場合に用いられる傾向がある
My mental condition is in high spirits, but physical is still not so good.
患者に対して使える形容詞
great ⇒ good ⇒ stable ⇒ bad/poor ⇒ critical condition
※体調については"shape"を使うのが妥当
処方薬
prescribed medicine
prescribe /prɪ'skraɪb/ v)医師が処方する
Luckily, I found some prescribed medicine as fever reducer.
medication by prescriptionprescribe プリ スクライブ v)医師が薬を処方するprescription プリ スクリプション n)処方箋Prescribed medicine is better than over the counter medicine.
市販の薬
over-the- counter medicine
non-prescription medicine
medicine comes from the drugstore
I use over-the-counter medicine to cure my colds.
medicine メディスン n)薬
cure キュアー v)治す・治療する n)治療・回復
2023年2月1日水曜日
Hey, a newcomer!
It's been a long day today, right?
About the morning swim.
I was thinking of going for a swim tomorrow, but I decided not to.
Actually, I have a slight cold.
Maybe, I'll go there on Friday.
It's been the dinner time.
Stir-fried pork with ginger that is one of my favorite meals.
I'll enter the marathon of the riverside this coming Saturday.
The location is the nearest field from my workplace, in case.
Enjoy running at night.
Running 30K needs to recover from being worn out.
Plus, I have a slight cold.
So, I won't run tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
Both are going to be a good rest.
It's actually about booking a hotel of the Nagano city marathon that I was telling you last time.
It's already February.
Like I promised, in this evening, I was booking a hotel I told you before.
So, don't worry about it.
The location of the hotel is 1.5km away from JR Nagano station.
The place of the Marathon is 3.0km away from the hotel.
We can walk or take a local train there.
About... ~についてですが
~しようと思っていたけど...
I was thinkig of ...ing / I was going to...
I was thinking of going for a swim tomorrow but I decided not to.
decided not to するのをやめました
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