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共通テスト英語の言い換え辞典(出た型・出そうな言い換え)
正解の選択肢は、本文と同じ単語を使わずに言い換えてある。型を知っていれば、本文のどこが答えかすぐ分かる。
書いた人:原田高志(高校の英語教師・原田英語)/ 更新:/ 2021〜2026年度の本試験・追試験(R・L 24回分)を数えて作成
言い換えの基本の型(88組)
| 本文 | 選択肢 | 型 | メモ |
|---|---|---|---|
| apples, oranges, and grapes | fruit | 抽象化 | 列挙はまとめ語になる |
| cars, buses, and trains | transportation / vehicles | 抽象化 | |
| the piano, the guitar, and the drums | musical instruments | 抽象化 | |
| desks, chairs, and shelves | furniture | 抽象化 | furniture は数えない名詞 |
| soccer, tennis, and swimming | sports / physical activities | 抽象化 | |
| plastic bottles and cans | recyclable items | 抽象化 | |
| smartphones and tablets | electronic devices | 抽象化 | |
| rain, strong wind, and snow | bad weather | 抽象化 | |
| doctors and nurses | medical staff | 抽象化 | |
| parents and grandparents | family members | 抽象化 | |
| made posters and wrote a blog post | promoted the event | 抽象化 | 行動の列挙→目的でまとめる |
| call off | cancel | 同義語 | |
| put off | postpone / delay | 同義語 | |
| look into | investigate / examine | 同義語 | |
| come up with | think of / create | 同義語 | アイデアを出す |
| find out | discover / learn | 同義語 | |
| take part in | participate in / join | 同義語 | |
| get rid of | remove / throw away | 同義語 | |
| set up | establish / organize | 同義語 | |
| run out of | have none left | 同義語 | |
| make sure | check / confirm | 同義語 | |
| figure out | understand / solve | 同義語 | |
| go over | review / check again | 同義語 | |
| hand in | submit | 同義語 | 課題・書類の提出 |
| turn down | refuse / reject | 同義語 | 音量を下げる意味もある |
| carry out | conduct / perform | 同義語 | 調査・実験で頻出 |
| look forward to | be excited about | 同義語 | |
| help | assist / support | 同義語 | |
| need | require | 同義語 | require は書き言葉で多い |
| buy | purchase | 同義語 | |
| enough | sufficient | 同義語 | |
| famous | well-known | 同義語 | |
| right away | immediately | 同義語 | |
| in advance | beforehand / ahead of time | 同義語 | 予約・申込で頻出 |
| free | at no cost / no charge | 同義語 | free には「自由な・空いている」もある |
| decide | make a decision | 品詞転換 | |
| improve | make an improvement | 品詞転換 | |
| popular | widely liked / popularity | 品詞転換 | |
| succeed | be successful / achieve success | 品詞転換 | |
| grow rapidly | show rapid growth | 品詞転換 | 動詞+副詞→形容詞+名詞 |
| be satisfied with | express satisfaction with | 品詞転換 | |
| safely | without danger | 品詞転換 | |
| depend on | rely on / be dependent on | 品詞転換 | |
| It is possible to… | can… / have the option to… | 品詞転換 | |
| not expensive | affordable / reasonable | 否定の言い換え | |
| not easy | difficult / challenging | 否定の言い換え | |
| didn't expect | was surprised / unexpected | 否定の言い換え | 感情の設問で頻出 |
| not the same | different | 否定の言い換え | |
| hardly any | very few / very little | 否定の言い換え | hardly は「ほとんど〜ない」 |
| no longer | not anymore / stopped | 否定の言い換え | |
| not until 6 p.m. | not before 6 p.m. / starting at 6 p.m. | 否定の言い換え | 6時になって初めて |
| never fails to | always | 否定の言い換え | 二重否定→肯定 |
| not allowed | prohibited / not permitted | 否定の言い換え | 注意書きで頻出 |
| couldn't help laughing | couldn't stop laughing | 否定の言い換え | |
| not as heavy as | lighter than | 否定の言い換え | 比較の向きに注意 |
| on Saturday and Sunday | on weekends | 具体→総称 | |
| every morning at seven | daily | 具体→総称 | |
| Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya | large cities in Japan | 具体→総称 | |
| uploaded a video | shared something online | 具体→総称 | |
| visited three museums and a castle | went sightseeing | 具体→総称 | |
| wrote to the city office | contacted the local government | 具体→総称 | |
| brought sandwiches and drinks | prepared food for the trip | 具体→総称 | |
| 50% | half | 数値の言い換え | |
| 25% | a quarter / one in four | 数値の言い換え | |
| twice as many | double the number | 数値の言い換え | |
| 3 out of 10 | 30% | 数値の言い換え | |
| a dozen | 12 | 数値の言い換え | |
| a couple of | two | 数値の言い換え | 会話では「2〜3」くらいの意味でも使う |
| more than half | the majority | 数値の言い換え | |
| a decade | ten years | 数値の言い換え | |
| a fortnight | two weeks | 数値の言い換え | イギリス英語 |
| at least ten | ten or more | 数値の言い換え | 10を含む |
| up to 30 people | a maximum of 30 people | 数値の言い換え | 30を含む |
| by Friday | no later than Friday | 数値の言い換え | 期限。until は「〜までずっと」 |
| within a week | in seven days or less | 数値の言い換え | |
| Local students designed the poster. | The poster was designed by local students. | 能動↔受動 | |
| Many people use this app. | This app is widely used. | 能動↔受動 | many people→widely |
| The club invited three guests. | Three guests were invited by the club. | 能動↔受動 | |
| The heavy rain delayed the game. | The game was delayed because of the rain. | 能動↔受動 | 因果の言い換えも兼ねる |
| because of the storm | The storm caused… | 因果の言い換え | |
| thanks to the volunteers | as a result of the volunteers' work | 因果の言い換え | thanks to は良い結果 |
| due to a lack of staff | because there were not enough workers | 因果の言い換え | |
| result in | lead to / cause | 因果の言い換え | A result in B:A→B |
| result from | be caused by | 因果の言い換え | A result from B:B→A。向きが逆 |
| The bike made commuting possible. | He could commute because of the bike. | 因果の言い換え | |
| That's why… | Therefore… / As a result… | 因果の言い換え | 前が原因、後ろが結果 |
| prevent A from going | A cannot go | 因果の言い換え | 否定の意味を含む |
| so that she could catch the train | in order to catch the train | 因果の言い換え | 目的 |
2027年に出そうな言い換え(253組)
過去問(2021〜2026年度の本試験・追試験)で数えた語と場面から、2027年に出そうな言い換えと単語を予想してまとめた。数字は実際に数えた回数、どれが出るかはあくまで予想なので、「見たことある」を増やす道具として使おう。
数字・割合
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00 | lasts two hours | The workshop starts at 10:00 and ends at 12:00. → The workshop lasts two hours. ワークショップは10時開始、12時終了。→ワークショップは2時間。 |
| Only 12 of the 40 students chose soccer. | Less than a third of the students chose soccer. | Only 12 of the 40 students chose soccer. → Less than a third of the students chose soccer. 40人中12人だけがサッカー。→サッカーを選んだのは3分の1未満。 |
| fell from 400 to 200 | was cut in half | The number of visitors fell from 400 to 200. → The number of visitors was cut in half. 来場者は400から200に減った。→来場者は半分になった。 |
| Reading came first and music came second. | Music was the second most popular. | In the survey, reading came first and music came second. → Music was the second most popular hobby. 調査で1位は読書、2位は音楽。→音楽は2番目に人気の趣味だ。 |
| About one in five students walk to school. | Around 20% of students go to school on foot. | About one in five students walk to school. → Around 20% of students go to school on foot. 約5人に1人が徒歩通学。→約20%が歩いて通学。 |
| 45% in Group A, compared with 15% in Group B | three times as high | In Group A, 45% of people exercised daily, compared with 15% in Group B. → The rate in Group A was three times as high as in Group B. Aは45%、Bは15%が毎日運動。→Aの割合はBの3倍。 |
| The price has gone up from 100 to 150 yen. | The price rose by 50%. | The price of the drink has gone up from 100 to 150 yen. → The price of the drink rose by 50%. 飲み物は100円から150円に。→値段は50%上がった。 |
| Nine out of ten users gave it five stars. | Almost all users were satisfied. | Nine out of ten users gave the app five stars. → Almost all users were happy with the app. 利用者10人中9人が星5つ。→ほぼ全員がアプリに満足。 |
| The Tokyo shop sold 30 cakes, and the Osaka shop sold 10. | The Tokyo shop sold three times as many. | The Tokyo shop sold 30 cakes, and the Osaka shop sold 10. → The Tokyo shop sold three times as many cakes as the Osaka shop. 東京店はケーキ30個、大阪店は10個。→東京店は大阪店の3倍売った。 |
| moved from Monday to Wednesday | two days later | The meeting has been moved from Monday to Wednesday. → The meeting will be held two days later than planned. 会議は月曜から水曜へ。→会議は予定より2日遅い。 |
| The bus leaves every 20 minutes. | Three buses leave each hour. | The bus leaves every 20 minutes. → Three buses leave each hour. バスは20分ごと。→1時間に3本出る。 |
| was due on the 10th, but now it is due on the 17th | were given an extra week | The report was due on the 10th, but now it is due on the 17th. → Students were given an extra week to finish the report. 締切が10日から17日に。→1週間延びた。 |
| was shortened from five days to three | became two days shorter | The school trip was shortened from five days to three. → The school trip became two days shorter. 修学旅行は5日から3日に。→2日短くなった。 |
| Registration opens on May 1 and closes on May 15. | You can register for about two weeks. | Registration opens on May 1 and closes on May 15. → People can register for about two weeks. 登録は5/1開始、5/15終了。→約2週間登録できる。 |
| 15 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by bike | Cycling is faster than walking. | It takes 15 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by bike. → Cycling there is faster than walking. 徒歩15分、自転車5分。→自転車の方が速い。 |
| The ticket is 1,200 yen, but students pay 800 yen. | Students get 400 yen off. | A ticket is 1,200 yen, but students pay 800 yen. → Students get 400 yen off. 券は1,200円、学生は800円。→学生は400円引き。 |
| Buy two, get one free. | three items for the price of two | Buy two, get one free. → You can get three items for the price of two. 2つ買うと1つ無料。→2つ分の値段で3つ買える。 |
| The fee has gone up from 300 to 500 yen. | It now costs 200 yen more. | The entry fee has gone up from 300 to 500 yen. → Entry now costs 200 yen more. 参加費が300円から500円に。→200円高くなった。 |
| The used bike was 5,000 yen; a new one is 20,000 yen. | It cost a quarter of the new price. | The used bike was only 5,000 yen, but a new one is 20,000 yen. → The used bike cost a quarter of the price of a new one. 中古は5,000円、新品は2万円。→新品の4分の1の値段。 |
| Shipping is free on orders over 3,000 yen. | Spend enough and delivery costs nothing. | Shipping is free on orders over 3,000 yen. → If you spend enough, delivery costs nothing. 3,000円超の注文は送料無料。→一定額以上なら配送費ゼロ。 |
| It costs 800 yen for adults and half that for children. | Children pay 400 yen. | It costs 800 yen for adults and half that for children. → A child's ticket costs 400 yen. 大人800円、子どもはその半額。→子ども券は400円。 |
| I go to bed at 11 and get up at 6. | She sleeps seven hours. | I go to bed at 11 and get up at 6. → She sleeps about seven hours a night. 11時に寝て6時に起きる。→約7時間寝る。 |
| Only 20% of the kids get enough exercise. | Most children are not active enough. | Only 20% of the children get enough exercise. → Most children are not active enough. 十分運動する子は20%だけ。→大半の子は運動不足。 |
| The park is a five-minute walk from the station. | The park is close to the station. | The park is a five-minute walk from the station. → The park is close to the station. 公園は駅から徒歩5分。→公園は駅に近い。 |
| I can work from home on Mondays. | He works remotely once a week. | I can work from home on Mondays. → He works remotely once a week. 月曜は在宅で働ける。→週1回在宅勤務。 |
| She has lived here since she was five. | She moved here as a child. | She has lived in this town since she was five. → She moved to this town as a child. 5歳からこの町に住む。→子どもの頃に越してきた。 |
同じ意味の別の語
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| Anyone can join. | open to everyone | Anyone can join the dance class. → The dance class is open to everyone. 誰でもダンス教室に参加できる。→ダンス教室は全員に開かれている。 |
| will take place a week later than planned | has been moved to a later date | Because of the typhoon, the festival will take place a week later than planned. → The date of the festival has been changed. 台風で祭りは予定より1週間後に。→祭りの日付が変わった。 |
| is organized entirely by students | students are in charge of it | The school festival is organized entirely by students. → Students are in charge of the school festival. 学園祭は生徒だけで運営される。→生徒が学園祭の担当だ。 |
| There are only a few seats left. | The event is almost full. | There are only a few seats left for Saturday's show. → Saturday's show is almost full. 土曜の公演は残席わずか。→土曜の公演はほぼ満席だ。 |
| has gone down little by little | fewer and fewer | The number of letters people send has gone down little by little. → People send fewer and fewer letters. 人が送る手紙の数は少しずつ減った。→手紙を送る人はどんどん減った。 |
| The survey was done online. | People answered on the internet. | The survey was done online. → People answered the questions on the internet. 調査はオンラインで行われた。→人々はネットで質問に答えた。 |
| I can't make it on Saturday. | She is unable to come on Saturday. | Sorry, I can't make it on Saturday. → She is unable to come on Saturday. ごめん、土曜は行けない。→彼女は土曜に来られない。 |
| Classes will start again on September 1. | School will resume on September 1. | Classes will start again on September 1. → School will resume on September 1. 授業は9/1に再開。→学校は9/1に再開する。 |
| The supermarket is open 24 hours a day. | You can shop there at any time. | The supermarket is open 24 hours a day. → You can shop there at any time of day. そのスーパーは24時間営業。→いつでも買い物できる。 |
| I'll finish my homework first, and then I'll call you. | He will call after he does his homework. | I'll finish my homework first, and then I'll call you. → He will call her after he does his homework. 先に宿題を終えてから電話する。→宿題の後で電話する。 |
| I'd rather stay home than go out in this rain. | She prefers to stay in. | I'd rather stay home than go out in this rain. → She prefers to stay indoors today. この雨の中出かけるより家にいたい。→彼女は今日は家にいたい。 |
| Either option is fine with me. | He does not mind which one they choose. | Either option is fine with me. → He does not mind which one they choose. どちらの案でもいい。→どれを選んでも彼は気にしない。 |
| Why don't we go by bus? | She suggests traveling by bus. | Why don't we go by bus? → She suggests traveling by bus. バスで行かない?→彼女はバスで行くことを提案している。 |
| You may choose either the morning or the afternoon session. | Participants can pick a time. | You may choose either the morning or the afternoon session. → Participants can pick the time they like. 午前か午後の回を選べる。→参加者は好きな時間を選べる。 |
| Skis cost 2,000 yen per day to rent. | You can borrow skis for a fee. | Skis cost 2,000 yen per day to rent. → You can borrow skis for a fee. スキー板のレンタルは1日2,000円。→有料でスキー板を借りられる。 |
| The money will be used to repair the park. | The funds will go toward fixing the park. | The money we collect will be used to repair the park. → The funds will go toward fixing the park. 集めたお金は公園の修理に使う。→資金は公園の修繕にあてられる。 |
| The price depends on your age. | Different ages pay different amounts. | The price depends on your age. → People of different ages pay different amounts. 料金は年齢で変わる。→年齢により払う額が違う。 |
| Instead of throwing old clothes away, give them to others. | reuse clothes | Instead of throwing old clothes away, give them to others. → Old clothes can be reused. 古着は捨てずに人にあげよう。→古着は再利用できる。 |
| Fewer birds come to the lake these days. | The number of birds is declining. | Fewer birds come to the lake these days. → The number of birds at the lake is declining. 最近湖に来る鳥が減った。→湖の鳥の数は減っている。 |
| Bring your own bottle. | Use a reusable bottle. | Please bring your own bottle to the event. → Participants should use a reusable bottle. イベントにはマイボトルを持ってきて。→参加者は繰り返し使えるボトルを使う。 |
| Panels on the roof make the school's electricity. | The school uses energy from the sun. | Solar panels on the roof make the school's electricity. → The school uses energy from the sun. 屋根のパネルが学校の電気を作る。→学校は太陽のエネルギーを使う。 |
| The town made a rule against plastic straws. | A new rule limits plastic straws. | The town made a rule against plastic straws. → A new rule limits the use of plastic straws in the town. 町はプラストローを禁じる規則を作った。→新しい規則でストローが制限された。 |
| The temperature this summer was the highest ever recorded. | This summer set a new record for heat. | The temperature this summer was the highest ever recorded. → This summer set a new record for heat. 今年の夏は観測史上最高の気温だった。→今年の夏は暑さの新記録。 |
| Try not to look at your phone before bed. | Avoid screens at night. | Try not to look at your phone before bed. → Avoid using screens late at night. 寝る前はスマホを見ないように。→夜遅くは画面を避けよう。 |
| Too much sugar is bad for your teeth. | Sugar can harm your teeth. | Too much sugar is bad for your teeth. → Sugar can harm your teeth. 砂糖のとりすぎは歯に悪い。→砂糖は歯を傷めうる。 |
| Stretching before running lowers the risk of injury. | Stretching helps prevent injuries. | Stretching before running lowers the risk of injury. → Stretching helps prevent injuries. 走る前のストレッチでけがの危険が下がる。→けがの予防になる。 |
| The doctor told me to rest for a week. | He was advised to take a week off. | The doctor told me to rest for a week. → He was advised to take a week off. 医者に1週間休むよう言われた。→1週間休むよう助言された。 |
| You can use the app without an internet connection. | The app works offline. | You can use the app without an internet connection. → The app works offline. ネットなしでアプリが使える。→アプリはオフラインで動く。 |
| Please download the new version of the app. | The app needs to be updated. | Please download the new version of the app. → The app needs to be updated. アプリの新版を入れてください。→アプリの更新が必要だ。 |
| Scan the QR code to see the menu. | The menu can be viewed on a phone. | Scan the QR code to see the menu. → The menu can be viewed on a phone. QRコードを読むとメニューが見られる。→メニューはスマホで見られる。 |
| The system warns you when the water gets too hot. | It sends an alert. | The system warns you when the water gets too hot. → The system sends an alert when the water is too hot. お湯が熱すぎると知らせる。→警告を出す。 |
| People can join without leaving their homes. | The event is held online. | People can join the talk without leaving their homes. → The talk is held online. 家を出ずに参加できる。→講演はオンライン開催。 |
| Please include two sources in your report. | Reports must refer to two references. | Please include two sources in your report. → Each report must refer to two references. レポートに出典を2つ入れて。→2つの参考資料に触れること。 |
| The teacher gave us feedback on our drafts. | The students received comments on their first versions. | The teacher gave us feedback on our drafts. → The students received comments on their first versions. 先生が下書きに意見をくれた。→生徒は下書きへのコメントをもらった。 |
| I studied in Canada for a year. | She spent a year overseas. | I studied in Canada for a year. → She spent a year studying overseas. カナダで1年学んだ。→1年海外で学んだ。 |
| The school accepts students from other countries. | International students can enroll. | The school accepts students from other countries. → International students can enroll at the school. 学校は外国の生徒を受け入れる。→留学生が入学できる。 |
| Do the homework by yourself. | Work independently. | Please do this homework by yourself. → Students should work on this homework independently. この宿題は1人でやって。→各自でやること。 |
| Compare your answer with your partner's. | Check your answers in pairs. | Compare your answer with your partner's. → Check your answers in pairs. 答えを相手と比べて。→ペアで答えを確認しよう。 |
| The paragraph gives two examples to support the idea. | The idea is backed up with examples. | The paragraph gives two examples to support the idea. → The idea is backed up with examples. 段落は考えを支える例を2つ挙げる。→考えは例で裏づけられている。 |
| Summarize the article in one sentence. | Give the main point of the article. | Summarize the article in one sentence. → Give the main point of the article. 記事を1文で要約して。→記事の要点を示して。 |
| People who live in the area cleaned the beach. | Residents cleaned the beach. | People who live in the area cleaned the beach. → Local residents cleaned the beach. 地域の住人が浜を掃除した。→住民が浜を掃除した。 |
| We are looking for people to work at the café on weekends. | The café is hiring weekend staff. | We are looking for people to work at the café on weekends. → The café is hiring weekend staff. 週末カフェで働く人を探している。→カフェは週末の店員を募集中。 |
| She is in charge of the sales team. | She manages the sales team. | She is in charge of the sales team. → She manages the sales team. 彼女は営業チームの責任者だ。→チームを管理している。 |
| Customers say waiting times are too long. | Customers are unhappy about waiting. | Many customers say waiting times are too long. → Many customers are unhappy about waiting. 待ち時間が長すぎるとの声。→客は待つことに不満だ。 |
| The results were the same as in the earlier study. | The findings supported the earlier study. | The results were the same as in the earlier study. → The findings supported the earlier study. 結果は以前の研究と同じ。→結果は前の研究を裏づけた。 |
| Some animals sleep in the day and hunt at night. | Some animals are nocturnal. | Some animals sleep during the day and hunt at night. → Some animals are nocturnal. 昼に寝て夜に狩る動物もいる。→夜行性の動物もいる。 |
| It's worth trying. | She recommends giving it a try. | This new café is worth trying. → She recommends giving the new café a try. 新しいカフェは試す価値あり。→行ってみるよう勧める。 |
| There are both good and bad points. | It has advantages and disadvantages. | There are both good and bad points to online classes. → Online classes have advantages and disadvantages. オンライン授業には良い点も悪い点もある。→長所と短所がある。 |
| I'm all for it. | He fully supports it. | A four-day school week? I'm all for it. → He fully supports a four-day school week. 週4日制?大賛成。→全面的に支持している。 |
| Can you give me a hand? | He asks for help. | Can you give me a hand with these boxes? → He asks her to help with the boxes. この箱、手伝ってくれる?→手伝いを頼んでいる。 |
| I'm running late. | He will arrive late. | Sorry, I'm running late. I'll be there in ten minutes. → He will arrive about ten minutes late. ごめん遅れてる、10分で着く。→約10分遅れる。 |
| It's on me. | He will pay. | Don't worry about the bill. It's on me. → He will pay for the meal. お会計は気にしないで、おごるよ。→彼が支払う。 |
| I'll take it. | She decides to buy it. | This one fits well. I'll take it. → She decides to buy it. これぴったり、これにする。→買うことにした。 |
| Could you say that again? | He asks her to repeat it. | Sorry, could you say that again? → He asks her to repeat what she said. ごめん、もう一度言って?→繰り返すよう頼んでいる。 |
| I'm not much of a cook. | He is not good at cooking. | I'm not much of a cook, so I usually buy lunch. → He is not good at cooking. 料理は得意じゃないので昼は買う。→料理が苦手。 |
| Well, I'm not so sure. | She is doubtful. | Well, I'm not so sure that will work. → She is doubtful about the idea. うーん、うまくいくかな。→疑っている。 |
| Not only students but also parents joined. | Both students and parents joined. | Not only students but also parents joined the clean-up. → Both students and parents joined the clean-up. 生徒だけでなく親も参加。→生徒も親も参加した。 |
| As soon as I got home, it started raining. | It began to rain right after she got home. | As soon as I got home, it started raining. → It began to rain right after she got home. 家に着いたとたん雨が降った。→帰宅直後に雨が降り始めた。 |
否定の裏返し
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| You don't need to bring anything. | Everything is provided. | You don't need to bring anything to the cooking lesson. → All the tools for the cooking lesson are provided. 料理教室に持ち物は不要。→道具はすべて用意される。 |
| Tickets are not sold at the door. | You must buy a ticket before you arrive. | Tickets are not sold at the door. → You have to buy a ticket before you arrive. 当日券の販売はない。→来る前に券を買う必要がある。 |
| children under 12 get in free | young children do not have to pay | Adults pay 500 yen, and children under 12 get in free. → Young children do not have to pay to enter. 大人500円、12歳未満は無料。→幼い子は入場にお金がいらない。 |
| Please keep your phone switched off. | Phones must not be used during the show. | Please keep your phone switched off during the performance. → Phones must not be used during the show. 公演中は電源を切って。→公演中にスマホは使えない。 |
| Almost nobody chose the green design. | The green design was the least popular. | Almost nobody chose the green design. → The green design was the least popular. 緑のデザインはほぼ誰も選ばなかった。→緑が最も人気がなかった。 |
| stayed almost the same for five years | There was little change. | The number of members stayed almost the same for five years. → There was little change in the number of members. 会員数は5年間ほぼ同じ。→会員数にほとんど変化はなかった。 |
| Every teenager in the survey said no. | None of the teenagers agreed. | Every teenager in the survey said no. → None of the teenagers in the survey agreed. 調査の10代は全員「いいえ」。→10代で賛成した人はいなかった。 |
| The shop is closed on Sundays. | The shop is open six days a week. | The shop is closed on Sundays. → The shop is open six days a week. 店は日曜休み。→店は週6日営業。 |
| I work at a café every weekday evening. | She is not free on weekday evenings. | I work at a café every weekday evening. → She is not free on weekday evenings. 平日の夜は毎日カフェで働く。→平日の夜はあいていない。 |
| The morning session is already full. | No more people can join the morning session. | The morning session is already full. → No more people can join the morning session. 午前の回はもう満員。→午前の回にはもう参加できない。 |
| We will choose the date after checking everyone's schedule. | The date has not been decided yet. | We will choose the date after checking everyone's schedule. → The date has not been decided yet. 全員の予定を見て日付を決める。→日付はまだ決まっていない。 |
| None of these fit my budget. | All of them are too expensive for her. | None of these jackets fit my budget. → All of these jackets are too expensive for her. どの上着も予算に合わない。→どれも彼女には高すぎる。 |
| I can't choose between the two jackets. | She has not made up her mind yet. | I can't choose between the two jackets. → She has not made up her mind yet. 2着のどちらか選べない。→まだ決めていない。 |
| The first plan is fast but costly; the second is slow but cheap. | Neither plan is perfect. | The first plan is fast but costly, and the second is slow but cheap. → Neither plan is perfect. 1案は速いが高い、2案は遅いが安い。→どちらも完璧ではない。 |
| Lunch is included in the price. | No extra money is needed for lunch. | Lunch is included in the price of the tour. → No extra money is needed for lunch on the tour. 昼食は料金に含まれる。→昼食に追加のお金はいらない。 |
| There is an additional charge for delivery. | Delivery is not free. | There is an additional charge for delivery. → Delivery is not free. 配達は追加料金あり。→配達は無料ではない。 |
| Payment is by cash only. | Credit cards are not accepted. | Payment is by cash only. → Credit cards are not accepted. 支払いは現金のみ。→カードは使えない。 |
| Parking is free for the first hour. | You pay only if you park longer than an hour. | Parking is free for the first hour. → You pay only if you park for more than an hour. 駐車は最初の1時間無料。→1時間を超えると料金がかかる。 |
| We didn't have to pay anything to get in. | Entry was free. | We didn't have to pay anything to get into the museum. → Entry to the museum was free. 博物館に入るのに何も払わなくてよかった。→入館は無料だった。 |
| It breaks down naturally in soil. | It does not harm the environment. | This cup breaks down naturally in soil. → This cup does not harm the environment. このカップは土で自然に分解される。→環境に害を与えない。 |
| Classes will be held online next week. | Students will not need to come to school. | Classes will be held online next week. → Students will not need to come to school next week. 来週は授業がオンライン。→来週は登校しなくていい。 |
| Keep your password secret. | Don't share your password. | Keep your password secret. → Don't share your password with anyone. パスワードは秘密に。→誰にも教えないで。 |
| No experience is necessary. | Beginners are welcome. | No experience is necessary for this job. → Beginners are welcome to apply for this job. この仕事は経験不要。→初心者も応募できる。 |
| Without bees, many fruits could not grow. | Bees are important for growing fruit. | Without bees, many fruits could not grow. → Bees are important for growing fruit. ハチがいないと多くの果物は育たない。→ハチは果物づくりに大切。 |
| Nobody knows exactly why this happens. | The reason is still unclear. | Nobody knows exactly why this happens. → The reason for this is still unclear. なぜ起こるか正確には誰も知らない。→理由はまだ不明。 |
| I'm not sure that's a good idea. | She has doubts about the plan. | I'm not sure that's a good idea. → She has doubts about the plan. それがいい考えかわからない。→彼女は計画に疑問がある。 |
| I couldn't agree more. | He strongly agrees. | I couldn't agree more. → He strongly agrees with the idea. これ以上ないほど賛成。→強く賛成している。 |
| I don't see why we need it. | She thinks it is unnecessary. | I don't see why we need a new logo. → She thinks a new logo is unnecessary. 新しいロゴがなぜ要るのかわからない。→不要だと思っている。 |
| Not everyone likes the idea. | Some people are against the idea. | Not everyone in the class likes the idea. → Some students are against the idea. 全員がその案を好きなわけではない。→反対する生徒もいる。 |
| It's not that I don't like it. | He does like it to some degree. | It's not that I don't like the song. → He does like the song to some degree. その歌が嫌いなわけではない。→ある程度は好き。 |
| If I had known about it, I would have come. | She didn't know about it, so she didn't come. | If I had known about the party, I would have come. → She didn't know about the party, so she didn't come. 知っていたら行ったのに。→知らなかったので来なかった。 |
| Nothing is more important than safety. | Safety is the top priority. | Nothing is more important than safety. → Safety is the top priority. 安全ほど大切なものはない。→安全が最優先。 |
| I wish I had more time. | He doesn't have enough time. | I wish I had more time to practice. → He does not have enough time to practice. もっと練習時間があれば。→練習時間が足りない。 |
| Nobody else in the class could solve it. | She was the only one who solved it. | Nobody else in the class could solve the puzzle. → She was the only one in the class who solved the puzzle. クラスで他に解けた人はいない。→解けたのは彼女だけ。 |
| I think I'll pass this time. | She decides not to go. | Thanks for asking, but I think I'll pass this time. → She decides not to join them. 誘ってくれてありがとう、でも今回はやめとく。→参加しないことにした。 |
| I'm afraid it's sold out. | It is not available now. | I'm afraid that T-shirt is sold out. → That T-shirt is not available now. あいにくそのTシャツは売り切れ。→今は買えない。 |
| Let me think about it. | She hasn't decided yet. | It sounds interesting, but let me think about it. → She has not decided yet. 面白そうだけど考えさせて。→まだ決めていない。 |
| I can't wait for the trip! | She is excited about the trip. | I can't wait for the school trip! → She is excited about the school trip. 修学旅行が待ちきれない!→楽しみにしている。 |
| Without your help, I couldn't have finished. | Thanks to your help, I finished. | Without your help, I couldn't have finished the poster. → Thanks to her help, he finished the poster. 君の助けがなければ終わらなかった。→助けのおかげで終わった。 |
| Unless it rains, we'll play. | They will play if it doesn't rain. | Unless it rains, we'll play baseball tomorrow. → They will play baseball if it doesn't rain. 雨でなければ明日野球をする。→雨が降らなければする。 |
| She is the tallest in the class. | No one in the class is taller than her. | She is the tallest student in the class. → No one in the class is taller than her. 彼女はクラスで一番背が高い。→彼女より高い人はいない。 |
| Most of the members are women. | Men are in the minority. | Most of the club members are women. → Men are in the minority in the club. 部員の大半は女性。→男性は少数派。 |
| It was the first time she had flown. | She had never been on a plane before. | It was the first time she had flown. → She had never been on a plane before. 飛行機は初めてだった。→それまで乗ったことがなかった。 |
| He is too young to drive. | He is not old enough to drive. | He is too young to drive a car. → He is not old enough to drive a car. 運転するには若すぎる。→運転できる年齢ではない。 |
| It is too early to say whether it works. | The results are not clear yet. | It is too early to say whether the new system works. → The results of the new system are not clear yet. 効果があるか言うのは早すぎる。→結果はまだわからない。 |
まとめ語
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| It will be held in the gym if it rains. | The place depends on the weather. | The concert will be held in the gym if it rains. → Where the concert takes place depends on the weather. 雨なら体育館で開催。→開催場所は天気しだい。 |
| Only 30 people can join. | The number of participants is limited. | Only 30 people can join the tour. → The number of people on the tour is limited. ツアーは30人まで。→参加人数に限りがある。 |
| The first 50 visitors will get a free bag. | Some early visitors will receive a gift. | The first 50 visitors will get a free bag. → Some of the earliest visitors will receive a present. 先着50人に無料のバッグ。→早く来た人に贈り物がある。 |
| sign up by Friday | apply before a deadline | If you want to perform, sign up by Friday. → Performers need to apply before a deadline. 出演希望者は金曜までに登録。→出演者は締切前に申し込む必要がある。 |
| More than 1,000 people came. | The event attracted a large number of visitors. | More than 1,000 people came to the fair. → The fair attracted a large number of visitors. 1,000人以上が来た。→フェアは多くの来場者を集めた。 |
| Please arrive 15 minutes before the show starts. | The audience is asked to come early. | Please arrive 15 minutes before the show starts. → Audience members are asked to come early. 開演15分前に来てください。→観客は早めに来るよう求められている。 |
| Prizes will be given to the top three teams. | The best teams will be rewarded. | Prizes will be given to the top three teams. → The best teams will be rewarded. 上位3チームに賞品。→上位のチームがほうびをもらう。 |
| has held this festival every summer since 2010 | an annual event | The town has held this festival every summer since 2010. → The festival is an annual event. 町は2010年から毎夏この祭りを開く。→祭りは毎年の行事だ。 |
| in English, and a translator will repeat it in Japanese | can be understood in two languages | The speaker will talk in English, and a translator will repeat it in Japanese. → The talk can be understood in two languages. 話者は英語で話し通訳が日本語で繰り返す。→話は2言語でわかる。 |
| I'll be in charge of the music, and Ken will do the lights. | They have divided the tasks. | I'll be in charge of the music, and Ken will do the lights. → They have divided the jobs between them. 私が音楽、ケンが照明を担当。→2人は仕事を分けた。 |
| Soccer was top for boys, but tennis was top for girls. | Boys and girls had different favorites. | Soccer was the top choice for boys, but tennis was the top choice for girls. → The boys and the girls had different favorite sports. 男子1位はサッカー、女子はテニス。→男女で好きなスポーツが違った。 |
| Half said yes, and the other half said no. | Opinions were evenly divided. | Half of the people said yes, and the other half said no. → Opinions were evenly divided. 半分が賛成、半分が反対。→意見はきれいに分かれた。 |
| usually closes at 6 p.m., but stays open until 9 p.m. on Fridays | is open longer on Fridays | The library usually closes at 6 p.m., but it stays open until 9 p.m. on Fridays. → The library is open longer on Fridays. 図書館は通常18時閉館、金曜は21時まで。→金曜は開館時間が長い。 |
| an hour earlier than usual | before the usual time | Let's meet an hour earlier than usual tomorrow. → They will meet before the usual time tomorrow. 明日はいつもより1時間早く会おう。→明日はいつもより早く会う。 |
| Plan A costs less, but Plan B includes lunch. | Each plan has an advantage. | Plan A costs less, but Plan B includes lunch. → Each plan has its own advantage. Aは安く、Bは昼食つき。→どちらの案にも利点がある。 |
| You can choose from three sizes. | Several sizes are available. | You can choose from three sizes. → Several sizes are available. 3サイズから選べる。→複数のサイズがある。 |
| close to the station, cheap, and quiet, which is everything we wanted | meets all their requirements | This apartment is close to the station, cheap, and quiet, which is everything we wanted. → The apartment meets all their requirements. 駅近・安い・静か、望み通り。→その部屋は条件を全部満たす。 |
| The price covers the bus, the entrance fee, and dinner. | All the main costs are included. | The price covers the bus, the entrance fee, and dinner. → All the main costs are included. 料金はバス・入場料・夕食込み。→主な費用は全部含まれる。 |
| We should stop using plastic bags. | reduce plastic waste | We should stop using plastic bags. → We should reduce plastic waste. レジ袋の使用をやめるべきだ。→プラごみを減らすべきだ。 |
| food that is thrown away without being eaten | food waste | Much of the food that is thrown away without being eaten comes from homes. → Most food waste comes from homes. 食べずに捨てられる食べ物の多くは家庭から。→食品ロスの多くは家庭から。 |
| We planted 200 trees along the river. | The group took action to protect nature. | Our club planted 200 trees along the river. → The club took action to protect nature. 部で川沿いに200本植樹した。→部は自然を守る行動をした。 |
| walk or ride a bike instead of driving | choose eco-friendly transport | Try to walk or ride a bike instead of driving. → Choose eco-friendly ways to travel. 車でなく歩くか自転車で。→環境にやさしい移動手段を選ぼう。 |
| We sorted the garbage into cans, paper, and plastic. | We separated the waste for recycling. | We sorted the garbage into cans, paper, and plastic. → We separated the waste so it could be recycled. ごみを缶・紙・プラに分けた。→リサイクルのため分別した。 |
| I walk for 30 minutes every day. | He exercises regularly. | I walk for 30 minutes every day. → He exercises regularly. 毎日30分歩く。→彼は定期的に運動している。 |
| Eat more vegetables and less meat. | Change your diet. | Eat more vegetables and less meat. → Try to change your diet. 野菜を増やし肉を減らそう。→食生活を変えよう。 |
| Wear a hat and drink water on hot days. | Take steps to prevent heatstroke. | Wear a hat and drink water on hot days. → Take steps to prevent heatstroke. 暑い日は帽子と水を。→熱中症を防ぐ対策をしよう。 |
| I can't eat eggs or milk. | She has a food allergy. | I can't eat eggs or milk because they make me sick. → She has a food allergy. 卵や牛乳を食べると具合が悪くなる。→食物アレルギーがある。 |
| You can check where the bus is on your phone. | Live bus information is available online. | You can check where the bus is on your phone. → Live bus information is available online. スマホでバスの位置がわかる。→バスの最新情報がネットで見られる。 |
| The robot can talk with people in 20 languages. | The robot can communicate in many languages. | The robot can talk with people in 20 languages. → The robot can communicate in many languages. ロボットは20言語で話せる。→多くの言語でやりとりできる。 |
| Since I got a smartwatch, I walk more. | The device changed his habits. | Since I got a smartwatch, I walk much more. → The device has changed his daily habits. スマートウォッチを買ってからよく歩く。→機器が習慣を変えた。 |
| My grandparents find new apps hard to use. | Some older people struggle with technology. | My grandparents find new apps hard to use. → Some older people struggle with technology. 祖父母は新しいアプリが使いにくい。→高齢者には技術に苦労する人もいる。 |
| Customers pay at a machine, not at a counter. | The shop uses self-checkout. | Customers pay at a machine, not at a counter. → The shop uses self-checkout. 客はレジでなく機械で払う。→その店はセルフレジだ。 |
| First, make an outline. Then write the essay. | Planning comes before writing. | First, make an outline. Then write the essay. → Planning comes before writing. まず骨組み、次に作文。→書く前に計画する。 |
| Each student can borrow five books at a time. | There is a limit on the number of books. | Each student can borrow five books at a time. → There is a limit on how many books students can borrow. 1人5冊まで借りられる。→借りられる冊数に制限がある。 |
| I used to hate math, but now it's my favorite subject. | His attitude toward math changed. | I used to hate math, but now it's my favorite subject. → His attitude toward math has changed. 数学が嫌いだったが今は一番好き。→数学への気持ちが変わった。 |
| Students who came to every class got a certificate. | Full attendance was rewarded. | Students who came to every class got a certificate. → Full attendance was rewarded. 全回出席した生徒に修了証。→皆勤がほめられた。 |
| Most farms in the town grow apples. | Apples are a major local product. | Most farms in the town grow apples. → Apples are a major local product. 町のほとんどの農家がりんごを作る。→りんごは主な特産品。 |
| Visitors can try making pottery with local craftspeople. | Visitors can have a hands-on cultural experience. | Visitors can try making pottery with local craftspeople. → Visitors can have a hands-on cultural experience. 地元の職人と焼き物づくりを体験できる。→文化体験ができる。 |
| The old station building was turned into a café. | The building was reused for a new purpose. | The old station building was turned into a café. → The building was reused for a new purpose. 古い駅舎がカフェになった。→建物が新しい用途で再利用された。 |
| The shops on this street have been here for over 100 years. | The street has a long history. | The shops on this street have been here for over 100 years. → The street has a long history. この通りの店は100年以上ある。→通りは歴史が長い。 |
| It takes two hours to get to the nearest hospital. | Medical care is hard to reach. | It takes two hours to get to the nearest hospital. → Medical care is hard to reach for people there. 最寄りの病院まで2時間。→医療を受けにくい。 |
| Neighbors help each other when someone is sick. | The community is supportive. | Neighbors help each other when someone is sick. → The community is very supportive. 誰かが病気だと近所で助け合う。→地域は支え合っている。 |
| I work three days a week. | He has a part-time job. | I work at a bookstore three days a week. → He has a part-time job at a bookstore. 週3日書店で働く。→書店でアルバイトしている。 |
| He worked at the company for 30 years before retiring. | He retired after a long career. | He worked at the company for 30 years before retiring. → He retired after a long career. 30年勤めて退職した。→長い仕事人生の後に引退した。 |
| Staff must wear a uniform. | There is a dress code. | All staff must wear a uniform at work. → The workplace has a dress code. 全員制服着用。→職場に服装の決まりがある。 |
| These birds fly south every winter. | The birds migrate. | These birds fly south every winter and come back in spring. → The birds migrate each year. この鳥は毎冬南へ飛び春に戻る。→鳥は毎年渡る。 |
| That's true, but it costs too much. | She partly agrees. | That's true, but it costs too much. → She partly agrees with the idea. それは確かだけど高すぎる。→一部だけ賛成。 |
| I used to think it was useless, but now I see its value. | He changed his mind. | I used to think it was useless, but now I see its value. → He has changed his mind about it. 役に立たないと思っていたが今は価値がわかる。→考えが変わった。 |
| Sounds good. Let's do that. | They agree on the plan. | Sounds good. Let's do that. → They agree on the plan. いいね、そうしよう。→2人は計画に合意した。 |
| I said I'd walk, but actually, I'll take the bus. | She has changed her plan. | I said I'd walk, but actually, I'll take the bus. → She has changed her plan. 歩くと言ったけど実はバスにする。→計画を変えた。 |
| How about meeting at the station instead? | He suggests a different place. | How about meeting at the station instead? → He suggests a different meeting place. 代わりに駅で会うのはどう?→別の場所を提案している。 |
理由・結果
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| All the cookies were gone by noon. | The cookies were very popular. | All the cookies were gone by noon. → The cookies were very popular. クッキーは昼までになくなった。→クッキーは大人気だった。 |
| The data shows a link between screen time and poor sleep. | Using screens may affect sleep. | The data shows a link between screen time and poor sleep. → Using screens for a long time may affect sleep. データは画面時間と睡眠不足の関係を示す。→画面の長時間利用は睡眠に影響しうる。 |
| The bus was 30 minutes late, so I missed the start. | He arrived after the event began. | The bus was 30 minutes late, so I missed the start of the game. → He arrived after the game had started. バスが30分遅れて開始に間に合わなかった。→試合開始後に着いた。 |
| The red one is cheaper, so I'll take it. | He chose it because of the price. | The blue one is nice, but the red one is cheaper, so I'll take the red one. → He chose the red one because of the price. 青もいいが赤の方が安いので赤にする。→値段で赤を選んだ。 |
| I spent all my pocket money on the game. | She has no money left. | I spent all my pocket money on the new game. → She has no money left. おこづかいを全部ゲームに使った。→お金が残っていない。 |
| A family ticket costs less than four single tickets. | Families can save money. | A family ticket costs less than four single tickets. → Families can save money with a family ticket. 家族券は1人券4枚より安い。→家族は節約できる。 |
| Turn off the lights when you leave the room. | save electricity | Turn off the lights when you leave the room. → This helps to save electricity. 部屋を出るとき電気を消そう。→電気の節約になる。 |
| Heavy rain has caused floods in many areas. | Many areas were flooded because of heavy rain. | Heavy rain has caused floods in many areas. → Many areas were flooded because of heavy rain. 大雨が各地で洪水を起こした。→大雨のため各地が浸水した。 |
| Buying local vegetables means they don't travel far. | Local food needs less transport. | Buying local vegetables means they don't have to travel far. → Local food needs less transport. 地元の野菜は遠くから運ばなくていい。→地元の食べ物は輸送が少ない。 |
| The water in the bay became dirty after the factory opened. | The factory may have polluted the bay. | The water in the bay became dirty after the factory opened. → The factory may have polluted the bay. 工場ができてから湾の水が汚れた。→工場が湾を汚したかもしれない。 |
| I couldn't stop coughing, so I stayed home. | She was absent because she was sick. | I couldn't stop coughing, so I stayed home from school. → She was absent from school because she was sick. せきが止まらず学校を休んだ。→体調不良で欠席した。 |
| I've been sleeping badly because of exams. | Stress from tests is affecting her sleep. | I've been sleeping badly because of my exams. → Stress from tests is affecting her sleep. 試験のせいでよく眠れない。→試験のストレスが睡眠に影響。 |
| After I started jogging, I stopped getting colds. | Jogging seems to have made him healthier. | After I started jogging, I stopped getting colds. → Jogging seems to have made him healthier. ジョギングを始めて風邪をひかなくなった。→健康になったようだ。 |
| I didn't review, so I failed the test. | Lack of review caused her poor score. | I didn't review, so I failed the test. → Not reviewing caused her poor score. 復習せず試験に落ちた。→復習不足が低得点の原因。 |
| Many young people are moving to big cities. | The town's population is getting older. | Many young people are leaving the town for big cities. → The town's population is getting older. 若者が町を出て都市へ行く。→町の高齢化が進む。 |
| There are only two buses a day, so people need a car. | Public transport is limited. | There are only two buses a day, so people need a car. → Public transport in the area is limited. バスは1日2本で車が必要。→公共交通が限られている。 |
| The festival brings many tourists to the town each year. | The festival helps the local economy. | The festival brings many tourists to the town each year. → The festival helps the local economy. 祭りで毎年観光客が来る。→祭りは地域経済を助ける。 |
| The town put up signs in English, Chinese, and Korean. | The town is making things easier for foreign visitors. | The town put up signs in English, Chinese, and Korean. → The town is making things easier for foreign visitors. 町は英中韓の案内板を立てた。→外国人客に優しくしている。 |
| The octopus changed its color to match the rocks. | It used color to hide. | The octopus changed its color to match the rocks. → The octopus used color to hide. タコは岩に合わせて色を変えた。→色で身を隠した。 |
| The number of these fish has fallen sharply. | The fish may be in danger. | The number of these fish has fallen sharply. → These fish may be in danger of dying out. この魚の数が急減した。→絶滅の危機にあるかもしれない。 |
| No wonder you're tired. | It is natural that he is tired. | You stayed up until three? No wonder you're tired. → It is natural that he is tired. 3時まで起きてた?疲れて当然。→疲れているのは当たり前。 |
| The more you practice, the better you get. | Practice leads to improvement. | The more you practice, the better you get. → Practice leads to improvement. 練習するほどうまくなる。→練習は上達につながる。 |
| It was so cold that the lake froze. | The lake froze because of the cold. | It was so cold that the lake froze. → The lake froze because of the cold weather. 寒すぎて湖が凍った。→寒さで湖が凍った。 |
| The book was so interesting that I read it in one night. | She finished the book quickly because she enjoyed it. | The book was so interesting that I read it in one night. → She finished the book quickly because she enjoyed it. 面白くて一晩で読んだ。→楽しかったのですぐ読み終えた。 |
品詞・形
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| The hall can hold 800 people. | The hall has a capacity of 800. | The hall can hold 800 people. → The hall has a capacity of 800. ホールは800人入れる。→ホールの定員は800人。 |
| Artists from our town will show their paintings. | an exhibition of local art | Artists from our town will show their paintings in the library. → The library will hold an exhibition of local art. 町の画家が図書館で絵を展示。→図書館で地元の美術展が開かれる。 |
| went up every year from 2020 to 2025 | grew steadily | The shop's sales went up every year from 2020 to 2025. → The shop's sales grew steadily. 売上は2020〜25年に毎年上がった。→売上は着実に伸びた。 |
| More people took the bus in 2025 than in 2024. | The number of bus users rose. | More people took the bus in 2025 than in 2024. → The number of bus users rose in 2025. 2025年は24年よりバス利用者が多い。→25年にバス利用者は増えた。 |
| reached its highest point in 2023 | peaked in 2023 | The number of tourists reached its highest point in 2023. → The number of tourists peaked in 2023. 観光客数は2023年に最高になった。→観光客数は23年にピークだった。 |
| Students who slept more than eight hours got higher scores. | More sleep was connected with better results. | Students who slept more than eight hours got higher test scores. → Getting more sleep was connected with better test results. 8時間超寝た生徒は点が高かった。→睡眠が多いと結果が良かった。 |
| finish setting up before the guests arrive | complete the preparations in time | We have to finish setting up before the guests arrive. → The preparations must be completed in time. 客が来る前に準備を終えないと。→準備を間に合わせる必要がある。 |
| Which do you like better, tea or coffee? | He asks about her preference. | Which do you like better, tea or coffee? → He asks about her preference. 紅茶とコーヒーどっちが好き?→彼は彼女の好みを聞いている。 |
| You'll get your money back if you cancel by Friday. | A refund is available until Friday. | You'll get your money back if you cancel by Friday. → A refund is available until Friday. 金曜までに取り消せば返金。→金曜まで返金を受けられる。 |
| Members pay 10% less. | Membership gives you a discount. | Members pay 10% less for every class. → Membership gives you a discount on classes. 会員はどの講座も1割安い。→会員になると割引がある。 |
| The river is much cleaner than it was ten years ago. | The water quality has improved. | The river is much cleaner than it was ten years ago. → The water quality of the river has improved. 川は10年前よりずっときれい。→川の水質は良くなった。 |
| Cars produce a lot of CO2. | Cars are a major source of carbon emissions. | Cars produce a lot of CO2. → Cars are a major source of carbon emissions. 車はCO2を多く出す。→車は炭素排出の大きな原因。 |
| It can be used again and again. | It is reusable. | This bag can be used again and again. → This bag is reusable. この袋は何度も使える。→この袋は再利用できる。 |
| Cutting down forests destroys the places where animals live. | Forest loss is a threat to animal habitats. | Cutting down forests destroys the places where animals live. → Forest loss is a threat to animal habitats. 森を切ると動物のすみかが壊れる。→森林減少はすみかをおびやかす。 |
| Drinking water often keeps your body working well. | Staying hydrated is important for health. | Drinking water often keeps your body working well. → Staying hydrated is important for your health. こまめな水分で体が元気に働く。→水分補給は健康に大切。 |
| Laughing reduces stress. | Laughter helps people relax. | Laughing reduces stress. → Laughter helps people relax. 笑うとストレスが減る。→笑いは人をリラックスさせる。 |
| Sitting for long hours is not good for you. | Long periods of sitting can be unhealthy. | Sitting for long hours is not good for you. → Long periods of sitting can be unhealthy. 長時間座るのは体に良くない。→長く座ると不健康になりうる。 |
| He hurt his knee during practice. | He was injured while training. | He hurt his knee during soccer practice. → He was injured while training. 練習中にひざを痛めた。→練習中にけがをした。 |
| The machine does the work by itself. | The process is automatic. | The machine does the work by itself. → The process is automatic. 機械がひとりでに作業する。→工程は自動だ。 |
| The app translates a speech as soon as it is spoken. | Translation happens in real time. | The app translates a speech as soon as it is spoken. → Translation happens in real time. アプリは話した瞬間に訳す。→翻訳は即時に行われる。 |
| The camera can tell who is standing in front of it. | It uses face recognition. | The camera can tell who is standing in front of it. → The camera uses face recognition technology. カメラは前に立つ人が誰かわかる。→顔認証を使う。 |
| Group members talked about the topic and shared ideas. | The class had a discussion. | Group members talked about the topic and shared their ideas. → The group had a discussion about the topic. 班で話し合い考えを出し合った。→班で話し合いをした。 |
| Mr. Sato teaches us how to give good presentations. | He helps students build presentation skills. | Mr. Sato teaches us how to give good presentations. → He helps students build their presentation skills. 佐藤先生は発表の仕方を教える。→発表の力を育てる。 |
| Pay is 1,100 yen an hour. | The hourly wage is 1,100 yen. | Pay for this job is 1,100 yen an hour. → The hourly wage for this job is 1,100 yen. この仕事は1時間1,100円。→時給は1,100円。 |
| Send your application form by email. | You can apply by email. | Send your application form by email. → You can apply by email. 応募用紙をメールで送って。→メールで応募できる。 |
| The plants under blue light grew taller. | Blue light had a positive effect on growth. | The plants under blue light grew taller than the others. → Blue light had a positive effect on the plants' growth. 青い光の下の植物は背が高くなった。→青い光は成長に良い影響。 |
| Plants need sunlight and water to grow. | Light and water are necessary for plant growth. | Plants need sunlight and water to grow. → Light and water are necessary for plant growth. 植物は育つのに光と水が必要。→光と水は成長に必要。 |
| Scientists predicted it, and they turned out to be right. | The prediction was correct. | Scientists predicted the change, and they turned out to be right. → The scientists' prediction was correct. 科学者の予想は当たった。→予測は正しかった。 |
| What worries me is the cost. | Her main concern is money. | What worries me is the cost. → Her main concern is money. 心配なのは費用だ。→主な懸念はお金。 |
主語・目的語の入れかえ
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| The researchers asked 500 high school students. | 500 students answered the questions. | The researchers asked 500 high school students about their sleep. → 500 students answered questions about their sleep. 研究者は高校生500人に睡眠について聞いた。→500人が睡眠の質問に答えた。 |
| Frogs used to live in this pond, but they have all gone. | The pond has lost its frogs. | Frogs used to live in this pond, but they have all gone. → The pond has lost its frogs. 昔この池にはカエルがいたが全部いなくなった。→池はカエルを失った。 |
| I felt much better after a short nap. | The nap refreshed her. | I felt much better after a short nap. → The short nap refreshed her. 短い昼寝でずっと楽になった。→昼寝で元気になった。 |
| Students who eat breakfast concentrate better. | Breakfast improves concentration. | Students who eat breakfast concentrate better in class. → Breakfast improves students' concentration. 朝食をとる生徒は授業に集中できる。→朝食は集中力を高める。 |
| The website lets you compare prices. | Users can check prices on the website. | The website lets you compare prices at different shops. → Users can check prices at different shops on the website. サイトで店ごとの値段を比べられる。→利用者はサイトで値段を確認できる。 |
| Drones deliver medicine to islands. | Medicine is carried to islands by drone. | Drones deliver medicine to small islands. → Medicine is carried to small islands by drone. ドローンが島に薬を届ける。→薬はドローンで島へ運ばれる。 |
| AI wrote the first draft, and the students checked it. | The students reviewed work made by AI. | AI wrote the first draft, and the students checked it. → The students reviewed a draft made by AI. AIが下書きし生徒が確認した。→生徒はAIの下書きを見直した。 |
| The city council decided to build a new library. | A new library is planned by the city. | The city council decided to build a new library. → A new library is being planned by the city. 市議会は新図書館の建設を決めた。→市が新図書館を計画中。 |
| Older people teach children traditional songs. | Traditions are passed on to the next generation. | Older people in the town teach children traditional songs. → Traditions are passed on to the next generation. 町のお年寄りが子に伝統の歌を教える。→伝統が次の世代へ伝わる。 |
| The company gave me a chance to lead a project. | She was given a leadership role. | The company gave me a chance to lead a project. → She was given a leadership role at the company. 会社はリーダーの機会をくれた。→彼女はリーダー役を任された。 |
| A new worker joined our team. | The team hired someone. | A new worker joined our team last month. → The team hired someone last month. 先月新人がチームに入った。→チームは先月人を雇った。 |
| Mosquitoes are attracted to the smell of sweat. | Sweat draws mosquitoes. | Mosquitoes are attracted to the smell of sweat. → The smell of sweat draws mosquitoes. 蚊は汗のにおいに寄ってくる。→汗のにおいが蚊を引きよせる。 |
| Scientists repeated the test many times. | The experiment was repeated. | Scientists repeated the test many times. → The experiment was repeated many times. 科学者は何度も試した。→実験は何度も繰り返された。 |
| I had my bike repaired. | Someone fixed his bike for him. | I had my bike repaired at the shop. → Someone at the shop fixed his bike for him. 自転車を店で直してもらった。→店の人が直した。 |
その他
| 本文の言い方 | 選択肢の言い方 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| If I were you, I would take the train. | She suggests taking the train. | If I were you, I would take the train. → She suggests taking the train. 私なら電車にする。→彼女は電車を勧めている。 |
| Although it is more expensive, it lasts much longer. | It is worth the higher price. | Although this bag is more expensive, it lasts much longer. → This bag is worth the higher price. 高いがずっと長持ちする。→高い値段の価値がある。 |
| The battery lasts ten hours. | It can be used all day without charging. | The battery of this camera lasts ten hours. → The camera can be used all day without charging. このカメラの電池は10時間もつ。→充電なしで1日使える。 |
| It depends on the situation. | There is no simple answer. | Is it better to study in the morning? It depends on the person. → There is no simple answer to the question. 朝勉強がいいか?人による。→単純な答えはない。 |
| I think the new rule is unfair. | He is against the new rule. | I think the new rule is unfair to first-year students. → He is against the new rule. 新しい規則は1年生に不公平だと思う。→規則に反対だ。 |
| Read the manual before you use the machine. | Read the manual first. | Read the manual before you use the machine. → Read the manual first. 使う前に説明書を読んで。→まず説明書を読む。 |