Marie Kondo: The Girl Who Loved Tidying近藤麻理惠：愛上整理的女孩
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EN： The subordinating conjunction 'While' is used here to introduce a contrast between two simultaneous actions or situations. It sets the background context for the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「While」在此用於引導兩個同時發生的動作或情況之間的對比。它為主要子句設定了背景脈絡。
While some people enjoy city life, others prefer the countryside.
有些人喜歡城市生活，而有些人則偏好鄉村。
EN： The verb 'prefer' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference. In this sentence, 'staying' acts as the direct object of the verb.
中文： 動詞「prefer」後面可以接動名詞（V-ing）來表達一般的偏好。在本句中，「staying」作為該動詞的直接受詞。
I prefer drinking tea to coffee in the morning.
我早上比起咖啡更喜歡喝茶。
EN： Marie Kondo is a world-famous organizing consultant from Japan. The sentence highlights how her unique personality and interest in indoor organization started at a very young age, contrasting with typical childhood behavior.
中文： 近藤麻理惠是來自日本的世界知名整理諮詢顧問。這句話強調了她獨特的個性和對室內整理的興趣從很小的時候就開始了，這與典型的童年行為形成了對比。
EN： The structure 'spend + time + V-ing' is used to indicate how much time is dedicated to a specific activity. The verb following the time duration must be in the gerund form.
中文： 「spend + 時間 + V-ing」結構用於表示花費多少時間在某項特定活動上。在時間長度之後的動詞必須使用動名詞形式。
He spent the whole afternoon fixing his bicycle.
他花了整個下午修理他的腳踏車。
EN： The phrase 'fascinated by...' is a past participle phrase acting as an adjective to describe the subject's state. It functions as a reduced relative clause (who was fascinated by...).
中文： 「fascinated by...」是一個過去分詞短語，充當形容詞來描述主詞的狀態。它的功能類似於簡化的關係子句（省略了 who was）。
The tourists stood still, amazed by the view.
遊客們靜靜地站著，被眼前的景色所震驚。
EN： In Japan, 'lifestyle magazines' often focus heavily on minimalism and spatial harmony, reflecting the cultural value of 'Ma' (negative space) and the Shinto belief that objects have spirits.
中文： 在日本，「生活風格雜誌」通常非常強調極簡主義和空間和諧，這反映了「間」(Ma，即留白) 的文化價值，以及神道教中萬物皆有靈的信仰。
EN： The phrase 'without being asked' uses the preposition 'without' followed by a passive gerund (being + past participle). This structure indicates that an action was performed without someone else initiating or requesting it.
中文： 短語「without being asked」使用了介系詞「without」後接被動動名詞（being + 過去分詞）。這種結構表示某動作是在沒有他人要求或啟動的情況下完成的。
He finished all his homework without being told.
他在沒有被告知的情況下完成了所有作業。
EN： Adverbs of frequency, such as 'often', are typically placed before the main verb (rearranged) but after the auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
中文： 頻率副詞（如 often）通常置於一般動詞（rearranged）之前，但位於助動詞或 be 動詞之後。
They often visit the local library on weekends.
他們經常在週末造訪當地的圖書館。
EN： In many cultures, rearranging someone else's space without permission might be seen as intrusive. However, in the context of Marie Kondo's story, it highlights her innate passion for organization from a very young age, which later became her professional identity.
中文： 在許多文化中，未經許可重新整理他人的空間可能被視為侵犯隱私。然而，在近藤麻理惠的故事背景下，這突顯了她從小對整理的內在熱情，這後來也成為了她的職業身份。
EN： The phrase 'take pleasure in (doing) something' is an idiomatic expression used to describe finding enjoyment or satisfaction in a specific activity. The word 'pleasure' acts as the object of the verb 'take', and it is followed by the preposition 'in' and a gerund (V-ing).
中文： 短語「take pleasure in (doing) something」是一個慣用語，用於描述從特定活動中獲得樂趣或滿足感。單字「pleasure」作為動詞「take」的受詞，後面接介系詞「in」以及動名詞（V-ing）。
He takes great pleasure in cooking for his friends.
他從為朋友們下廚中獲得極大的樂趣。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'at that young age' functions as an adverbial of time, specifying when the action occurred. The word 'even' is used as an intensive adverb to emphasize that the situation was surprising or unusual for someone so young.
中文： 介系詞短語「at that young age」作為時間副詞修飾語，明確說明動作發生的時間。單字「even」作為強調副詞，用來強調對於如此年幼的人來說，這種情況是令人驚訝或不尋常的。
She could play the piano beautifully even at that young age.
即使在那麼小的年紀，她就能彈奏出優美的鋼琴曲。
EN： In Japanese culture, the concept of 'tidying' (katazuke) is often linked to spiritual and mental clarity, reflecting Shinto beliefs in the sacredness of objects. This sentence highlights how Marie Kondo's lifelong passion for order was unusual even in a culture that values cleanliness.
中文： 在日本文化中，「整理」（片付け）的概念通常與精神和心理的清晰度相關聯，反映了神道教中對器物神聖性的信仰。這句話強調了近藤麻理惠對秩序的終身熱愛，即使在一個重視整潔的文化中也是不同尋常的。
EN： The verb 'thought' is followed by an omitted 'that' which introduces a noun clause acting as the direct object. The structure is: Subject + thought + (that) + Subject + Verb + Complement.
中文： 動詞「thought」(認為) 後方省略了引導名詞子句的連接詞「that」，該子句作為整個句子的受詞。結構為：主詞 + thought + (that) + 子句主詞 + 動詞 + 補語。
I thought the movie was quite inspiring.
我認為那部電影相當激勵人心。
EN： The use of 'strange, but harmless,' uses commas to set off a contrastive adjective phrase. This structure emphasizes that despite one quality (strange), the other quality (harmless) is also true.
中文： 使用「strange, but harmless,」並以逗號隔開，這是一個對比性的形容詞短語。這種結構強調儘管具備某種特質（奇怪），但另一種特質（無害）同樣屬實。
It was a long, but rewarding, journey.
這是一段漫長但值得的旅程。
EN： In many cultures, including Japan where Marie Kondo is from, childhood hobbies that focus on domestic order might be seen as unusual for a young child, yet they are often tolerated if they don't cause trouble ('harmless'). This reflects a societal value on harmony and useful skills.
中文： 在許多文化中（包括近藤麻理惠出身的日本），幼童專注於家務秩序的嗜好可能被視為不尋常，但只要不造成麻煩（「無害」），通常會被包容。這反映了社會對和諧與實用技能的價值觀。
EN： The preposition 'As' is used to describe a person's role, job, or status during a specific period of time. It functions as a preposition of function or capacity.
中文： 介係詞「As」用來描述一個人在特定時期的角色、職業或身份。它作為表示功能或身份的介係詞使用。
As a student, he spent most of his time in the library.
作為一名學生，他大部分時間都待在圖書館裡。
EN： Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'shrine maiden' is an appositive for 'miko', separated by 'or' to provide an English translation for the Japanese term.
中文： 同位語（Appositives）是緊跟在另一個名詞後面的名詞或名詞短語，用於解釋或識別該名詞。在此處，「shrine maiden」是「miko」的同位語，透過「or」連接以提供該日語術語的英文翻譯。
My brother, a professional chef, made dinner tonight.
我的哥哥，一位專業廚師，今晚做了晚餐。
EN： A 'miko' is a shrine maiden or supplementary priestess in Japanese Shintoism. Historically, they were seen as mediums, but today they primarily assist with shrine functions, perform ritual dances, and maintain the shrine grounds. This background explains Marie Kondo's emphasis on respect for objects and ritualistic tidying.
中文： 「巫女」(miko) 是日本神道教中在神社服務的女性。歷史上她們被視為靈媒，但現代主要負責協助神社事務、表演祭祀舞蹈（神樂）以及維護神社環境。這段經歷解釋了為什麼近藤麻理惠在整理法中如此強調對物品的尊重以及儀式感。
EN： The verb 'teach' can be used with the pattern 'teach someone about something' to indicate providing knowledge or insight into a specific subject or concept.
中文： 動詞 'teach' 可以使用 'teach someone about something' 的句型，表示教導某人關於某個特定主題或概念的知識或見解。
Travel often teaches people about different cultures.
旅行經常讓大眾了解不同的文化。
EN： The structure 'the importance of [noun]' is a common way to emphasize a specific quality or value of a concept, acting as a complex noun phrase.
中文： 結構 'the importance of [名詞]' 是一種常見的用法，用來強調某個概念的特定品質或價值，在句中作為一個複合名詞短語。
He realized the importance of daily exercise.
他意識到了每日運動的重要性。
EN： In Japanese culture, particularly within Shintoism, rituals are not just formal ceremonies but ways to show respect and mindfulness toward the environment and objects. This deeply influenced Marie Kondo's philosophy that items have feelings or 'souls'.
中文： 在日本文化中，特別是在神道教中，「儀式」不僅僅是正式的典禮，更是一種對環境和物品展現尊重與正念的方式。這深刻影響了近藤麻理惠的哲學，即物品也擁有情感或「靈魂」。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) functions as a noun. Here, 'Working at the shrine' acts as the subject of the sentence, representing an activity or experience.
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）具有名詞的功能。在此處，「Working at the shrine」作為句子的主詞，代表一項活動或經驗。
Reading books helps expand your vocabulary.
閱讀書籍有助於擴大你的詞彙量。
EN： Ditransitive Verb Structure: The verb 'teach' can take two objects: an indirect object (the person being taught) and a direct object (the subject matter). In this sentence, 'Marie' is the indirect object and the prepositional phrase 'about showing respect...' functions as the direct object content.
中文： 授與動詞結構：動詞「teach」可以接兩個受詞：間接受詞（被教導的人）和直接受詞（教導的內容）。在本句中，「Marie」是間接受詞，而介係詞短語「about showing respect...」則充當直接受詞的內容。
The coach taught the team about sportsmanship.
教練教導球隊關於運動家精神。
EN： In Japanese Shinto tradition, objects are often believed to possess a spirit (kami). This cultural background explains why Marie Kondo emphasizes showing gratitude to items before discarding them, a practice rooted in her time as a 'miko' (shrine maiden).
中文： 在日本神道教傳統中，人們通常相信萬物皆有靈（神）。這種文化背景解釋了為什麼近藤麻理惠強調在丟棄物品前要向它們表示感謝，這一做法根植於她擔任「巫女」（miko）的經歷。
EN： The verb 'teach' can be used in the pattern 'teach someone about something' to indicate the subject or topic of instruction or realization.
中文： 動詞 'teach' 可以使用 'teach someone about something' 的句型，用來表示教導或讓某人領悟某個主題或事物。
Travel teaching us about different cultures.
旅行讓我們了解不同的文化。
EN： The noun 'connection' is often followed by the preposition 'between' to describe a relationship or link between two distinct things.
中文： 名詞 'connection'（聯繫/關聯）通常後接介係詞 'between'，用來描述兩個不同事物之間的關係或連結。
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
運動與健康之間有著強烈的關聯。
EN： The sentence reflects a core principle of Shintoism and the KonMari Method: the belief that objects and spaces have spirits or energy, and that treating them with respect leads to personal well-being.
中文： 這句話反映了神道教和近藤麻理惠整理法的核心原則：相信物品和空間具有靈魂或能量，而尊重它們能帶來個人的幸福與平靜。
EN： The sentence uses a 'Noun Clause' starting with 'that' as the direct object of the verb 'learned'. This clause functions as a noun to express the fact or idea being learned.
中文： 本句使用了由「that」引導的「名詞子句」作為動詞「learned」的直接受詞。這個子句的功能如同名詞，用來表達所學到的事實或想法。
He realized that consistent practice leads to success.
他意識到持續的練習會通往成功。
EN： The phrasal verb 'contribute to' means to help cause something to happen or to be a factor in a result. It is followed by a noun or a gerund.
中文： 片語動詞「contribute to」意為「有助於」或「促成」，表示某事是導致結果的一個因素。其後接名詞或動名詞。
Regular exercise can contribute to better sleep quality.
規律運動有助於更好的睡眠品質。
EN： This sentence reflects the core philosophy of Marie Kondo's KonMari Method, which suggests that the state of our physical environment directly impacts our mental well-being and clarity.
中文： 這句話反映了近藤麻理惠「怦然心動整理法」的核心哲學，即物理環境的狀態會直接影響我們的心理健康與思緒清晰度。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'helping people...' acts as a modifier describing the action of the main clause. It indicates that the second action happens simultaneously with or as a result of the main action.
中文： 現在分詞短語 (V-ing)：'helping people...' 作為修飾語，描述主句動作。它表示該動作與主句動作同時發生，或作為主句動作的結果/補充說明。
He spent the whole afternoon in the library, preparing for his final exam.
他在圖書館度過了整個下午，為期末考試做準備。
EN： The verb 'help' followed by an object and a bare infinitive: In the structure 'helping people declutter', the verb 'declutter' is a bare infinitive (without 'to'). Both 'help someone do' and 'help someone to do' are grammatically correct.
中文： 動詞 help 後接受詞與原形動詞：在 'helping people declutter' 結構中，'declutter' 是省略了 to 的不定詞。'help someone do' 與 'help someone to do' 在語法上皆正確。
She helped her brother finish his homework.
她幫助她的弟弟完成功課。
EN： The term 'declutter' has become closely associated with Marie Kondo's 'KonMari Method,' which emphasizes keeping only items that 'spark joy.' This reflects a broader cultural shift towards minimalism in the 21st century.
中文： 「Declutter」（減量整理/斷捨離）一詞已與近藤麻理惠的「怦然心動整理法」緊密相連，該方法強調僅保留「讓人心動」的物品。這反映了 21 世紀邁向極簡主義的廣泛文化轉變。
EN： Relative Clause (Adjective Clause): The word 'that' introduces a relative clause that describes the noun 'method'. It provides more specific information about what kind of method it was.
中文： 關係子句（形容詞子句）：單字 'that' 引導一個關係子句來修飾名詞 'method'（方法）。它提供了關於這是什麼樣的方法的具體資訊。
He wrote a book that inspired millions of people.
他寫了一本啟發了數百萬人的書。
EN： Past Tense for Completed Actions: The verbs 'developed' and 'focused' are in the simple past tense, indicating that these actions were completed in the past.
中文： 過去式表示已完成的動作：動詞 'developed' 和 'focused' 使用簡單過去式，表示這些動作是在過去完成的。
The scientist discovered a new species of bird.
這位科學家發現了一種新的鳥類。
EN： The KonMari Method is deeply rooted in Japanese Shintoism, which suggests that objects have spirits. This is why Marie Kondo emphasizes 'gratitude' toward items, even those being discarded.
中文： 近藤麻理惠的整理法深受日本神道教影響，神道教認為萬物皆有靈。這就是為什麼她強調對物品要抱持「感激」之情，即使是準備丟棄的物品也不例外。
EN： The verb 'involve' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to describe an activity that is a necessary part of something. In this sentence, 'holding' and 'asking' are both gerunds acting as the objects of the verb.
中文： 動詞 'involve'（涉及/包括）後面通常接動名詞 (V-ing)，用來描述某事所包含的必要活動。在本句中，'holding' 與 'asking' 皆為動名詞，作為該動詞的受詞。
The project involves researching market trends and writing reports.
這個專案涉及研究市場趨勢以及撰寫報告。
EN： Parallel structure with gerunds: When connecting two or more actions after a verb or preposition using 'and', they must be in the same grammatical form. Here, 'holding' and 'asking' are parallel.
中文： 動名詞的平行結構：當使用 'and' 連接兩個或多個動作時，它們必須具備相同的語法形式。在此句中，'holding' 與 'asking' 保持一致的平行關係。
She enjoys swimming in the ocean and hiking in the mountains.
她喜歡在海裡游泳和在山中健行。
EN： 'Spark joy' is a direct translation of the Japanese phrase 'tokimeku' (ときめく), which literally means 'to flutter' or 'to throb' (like a heartbeat). In the KonMari Method, it refers to a physical reaction of excitement or happiness when touching an object.
中文： 「Spark joy」是日文「ときめく」（怦然心動）的直譯。在近藤麻理惠的整理法中，這指的是觸摸物品時，內心產生的興奮或幸福的生理反應，是決定物品去留的核心標準。
EN： The verb 'advise' follows the pattern 'advise someone to do something.' This is a common structure for verbs of influence where an object is followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文： 動詞 'advise'（建議）遵循 'advise someone to do something' 的句型。這是影響類動詞常見的結構，受詞後方接不定詞（to + 動詞）。
The doctor advised him to get more sleep.
醫生建議他多睡覺。
EN： The phrase 'let it go' uses the causative verb 'let,' which is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (the verb without 'to'). It means to allow something to leave or to stop holding onto it.
中文： 短語 'let it go' 使用了使役動詞 'let'，後接受詞和原形動詞（不加 to）。它的意思是允許某物離開或停止緊抓不放。
She decided to let her anger go.
她決定放下她的憤怒。
EN： This sentence reflects the Shinto-influenced philosophy of Marie Kondo, where objects are treated with respect and gratitude as if they have a spirit. Thanking an item before discarding it is a ritual to show appreciation for its role in one's life.
中文： 這句話反映了近藤麻理惠受神道教影響的哲學，即物品被視為具有靈魂，應受到尊重和感激。在丟棄物品前向其致謝，是一種對其在生活中所扮演角色的感激儀式。
EN： The verb 'become' is a linking verb (copula) used to describe a change in state or status. It connects the subject to a noun phrase or adjective that identifies or describes the subject.
中文： 動詞 'become' 是一個連綴動詞，用於描述狀態或身份的改變。它將主詞連接到一個名詞短語或形容詞，用以識別或描述該主詞。
The small startup became a global corporation within five years.
這家小型初創公司在五年內成為了一家全球性企業。
EN： The preposition 'of' is used here to show a relationship of belonging or composition, indicating that the 'foundation' belongs to or is part of the 'KonMari Method'.
中文： 介系詞 'of' 在此處用於表示歸屬或組成關係，指出「基礎」是屬於「近藤麻理惠整理法」的一部分。
The foundation of a healthy lifestyle is a balanced diet.
健康生活方式的基礎是均衡的飲食。
EN： The 'KonMari Method' is a world-famous tidying system created by Marie Kondo. The name is a portmanteau of her last name (Kondo) and first name (Marie). It emphasizes keeping only items that 'spark joy' (tokimeku in Japanese).
中文： 「KonMari Method」（近藤麻理惠整理法）是由近藤麻理惠創立的全球知名整理系統。這個名稱是由她的姓氏（Kondo）和名字（Marie）組合而成的縮寫。該方法強調只留下能「怦然心動」（日文：tokimeku）的物品。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 對某事感到極度感興趣或著迷
在本文中： 重新排列或佈置物品的位置
在本文中： 無害的、不會造成傷害或問題的
在本文中： 儀式；例行公事或慣例
在本文中： 有助於、促成某種結果
在本文中： 諮詢的、顧問的（提供專業建議的業務）
在本文中： 清理、清除（不必要的雜物）
在本文中： 感激之情、感恩
在本文中： 觸發、引起（某種情感或反應）
在本文中： 基礎、基石
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To stop holding something or to release a feeling/object.
放手、釋放、捨棄
A state of being mentally and spiritually at peace.
內心的平靜
To derive enjoyment or satisfaction from something.
以...為樂、從中獲得樂趣
To trigger a sudden feeling of happiness or excitement.
怦然心動、激發喜悅
A young woman who serves at a Shinto shrine, assisting with rituals and maintenance.
巫女