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word

/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

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noun

単語

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

Examples :

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

「ハッピー」は喜びの感情を表す単語です。

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noun

単語

Something like such a unit of language:

Examples :

"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "

英語で一番好きな単語は「beautiful」です。

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noun

言葉, 発言

The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Examples :

"Instead of arguing, she chose her words carefully to avoid a fight with her brother. "

口論する代わりに、彼女は兄との喧嘩を避けるために言葉を慎重に選んだ。

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noun

言葉、語、発言

Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

Examples :

"My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "

先生は私を励ますために優しい言葉をかけてくれました。

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noun

合言葉, スローガン

A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

Examples :

""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "

図書館での勉強会では「静かに」が合言葉でした。

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noun

ことわざ, 標語

A proverb or motto.

Examples :

""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "

私たちの家族の標語は「誰に対しても優しく接する」です。

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noun

知らせ, ニュース

News; tidings (used without an article).

Examples :

"Have you had any word from John yet?"

ジョンから何か知らせはありましたか？

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noun

命令、指示

An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Examples :

"My teacher gave the class a word to study for the test. "

先生はクラスにテストのために勉強する命令を与えました。

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noun

約束, 誓い

A promise; an oath or guarantee.

Examples :

"I give you my word that I will be there on time."

時間通りにそこへ行くと約束します。

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noun

話し合い, 会話

A brief discussion or conversation.

Examples :

"Can I have a word with you?"

少しお話できますか？

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noun

言葉

(in the plural) See words.

Examples :

"There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."

会議の結果について、彼と秘書の間で言葉のやり取りがあった。

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noun

神の言葉、福音、聖書

(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Examples :

"Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."

彼女の両親はボツワナに住み、部族民に神の言葉を広めていた。

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noun

言, ロゴス

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Examples :

"Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "

多くのキリスト教徒は、イエス・キリストが神の言であると信じています。

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verb

言葉で表現する, 言う

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

Examples :

"I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."

この手紙を市議会にどう表現すればいいのかわからない。

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verb

お世辞を言う, 言いくるめる

To flatter with words, to cajole.

Examples :

"The teacher worded her instructions carefully to encourage the students to participate. "

先生は生徒の参加を促すために、指示を慎重に言い繕った。

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verb

言葉で攻める, 言いくるめる

To ply or overpower with words.

Examples :

"The salesperson tried to word the customer into buying the expensive car. "

セールスマンは、顧客を言葉で攻めて、高価な車を買わせようとした。

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verb

言葉で魔法をかける

To conjure with a word.

Examples :

"The teacher tried to word her instructions carefully so the students understood. "

先生は生徒が理解できるように、指示を注意深く言葉で魔法をかけようとしました。

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verb

話す, 言う

To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Examples :

"The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "

学生はプレゼンテーションで自分の考えを明確に言葉にします。

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interjection

本当だ、まさに、その通り！

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

Examples :

""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"

「Yo、あの映画は最高だった！」 / 「本当？」 / 「本当。」

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interjection

了解、わかった

(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

Examples :

""The teacher said the test was hard, and the student replied, 'Word.'" "

「先生はテストが難しいと言い、生徒は「了解」と返事をした。」

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verb

なる, 生じる

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Examples :

"Well worth thee, me friend."

それはあなたにふさわしい、私の友人。

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