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EN： The Past Simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. For regular verbs like 'share', we add '-d' or '-ed'.
日本語： 過去形は、過去に完了した動作を表すために使われます。「share」のような規則動詞では、語尾に「-d」または「-ed」を付けます。
The teacher shared a story with the class.
先生はクラス全員に物語を共有しました。
EN： In the UK, 'advice' is an uncountable noun. You cannot say 'an advice' or 'advices'. You can say 'some advice' or 'a piece of advice'.
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by an object (people) and then a 'to-infinitive' (to have) to describe what you want someone else to do.
日本語： 動詞「want」の後には目的語（人）が続き、その後に「to + 原形動詞」（to have）が続き、誰かに何かをしてもらいたいと表現します。
I want you to be happy.
私はあなたに幸せでいてほしいです。
EN： In the UK and many Western cultures, 'Happy Meal' is a trademarked name for a McDonald's children's meal. However, in this context, it simply means a meal that is enjoyable and pleasant.
EN： Use 'be + about' to describe the topic or subject of something.
日本語： 「be動詞 + about」を使って、何かのテーマや内容を説明します。
This book is about cooking.
この本は料理についてです。
EN： In the UK, restaurant etiquette is highly valued. Being punctual and polite to staff is considered essential, as many restaurants operate on tight schedules and thin profit margins.
EN： The helper verb 'can' is used to show possibility or ability. It is always followed by a base verb (like 'help') without 'to'.
日本語： 助動詞「can」は可能性や能力を表すために使われます。その後には常に原形動詞（例：「help」）が続き、「to」を付ける必要はありません。
Good music can make people feel happy.
良い音楽は人を幸せにすることができます。
EN： In the UK, dining etiquette is highly valued. Being on time for a reservation is considered a sign of respect for the restaurant's business and other waiting customers.
EN： Use 'The + ordinal number' (first, second, third) to talk about the order of things in a list.
日本語： 「The + 序数」（第一、第二、第三）を使って、リスト内の物事の順序を説明します。
The second rule is to be quiet.
2番目のルールは静かにすることです。
EN： In UK dining culture, punctuality is highly valued. Arriving on time is considered the 'first rule' because it shows respect for the restaurant's schedule and other waiting customers.
EN： Use 'should' before a verb to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.
日本語： 動詞の前に「should」を使って、アドバイスをしたり、正しい行動を伝えたりします。
You should drink more water.
あなたはもっと水を飲むべきです。
EN： In the UK, punctuality is highly valued in restaurants. Many places have strict booking slots (usually 90-120 minutes), so arriving late might reduce your dining time or result in a cancellation fee.
EN： Use 'if' to talk about a condition and its result. The pattern 'if + you + do not + verb' describes a situation that leads to a specific consequence.
日本語： 「if」を使って、条件とその結果について話します。「if + you + do not + 動詞」の文型は、特定の結果につながる状況を説明します。
If you do not study, you will fail the test.
もし勉強しなければ、試験に落ちますよ。
EN： In the UK and many other countries, 'no-show' fees are becoming common. Because restaurants have high costs and limited tables, they charge a fee if a customer books but doesn't arrive, similar to a cancellation fee for a hotel.
EN： Use 'be + like + V-ing' to compare a situation to an action. It helps explain a new idea by comparing it to something familiar.
日本語： 「be + like + 動詞ing」を使って、状況を動作に例えます。これは、馴染みのあるものと比較することで新しい概念を説明するのに役立ちます。
Learning English is like opening a door to the world.
英語を学ぶことは、世界への扉を開くようなものです。
EN： In the UK, 'no-shows' (people who book but don't come) are a major problem for restaurants. Many now require a deposit or credit card details, treating a dinner reservation as a formal commitment similar to a ticketed event.
EN： Use 'If' to talk about a condition. If the first part happens, the second part follows. Use 'should' to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.
日本語： 「If」を使って条件を説明します。前半の状況が起こると、後半が続きます。「should」を使ってアドバイスをしたり、正しい行動を伝えたりします。
If you are tired, you should sleep.
もし疲れているなら、寝るべきです。
EN： In the UK, 'no-shows' (people who book but don't come) are a big problem for restaurants. Many places now ask for credit card details or a deposit to prevent losing money.
EN： Use 'about' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to describe the topic or subject of something.
日本語： 「about」の後に動詞の「-ing」形（動名詞）を続けて、何かのテーマや内容を説明します。
This book is about learning English.
この本は英語を学ぶことについてです。
EN： In the UK, punctuality is highly valued in restaurants. Arriving late can disrupt the kitchen's schedule and the server's table rotations, which is why many places now have strict booking policies.
EN： Use 'A/An' + [Noun] + 'is' + 'a/an' + [Noun] to define what something is or what category it belongs to.
日本語： 「A/An + 名詞 + is + a/an + 名詞」の文型を使って、何かが何であるか、またはどのカテゴリーに属するかを定義します。
An apple is a fruit.
リンゴは果物です。
EN： In the UK and many Western cultures, reminding customers that a restaurant is a 'business' emphasizes that they have costs to pay (like staff and rent). It's a polite way to explain why rules like 'being on time' are strictly enforced.
EN： Use 'If' to talk about a possible situation and its result. Use 'will' in the second part to show what happens next.
日本語： 「If」を使って、可能性のある状況とその結果を説明します。文の後半で「will」を使って、次に何が起こるかを示します。
If you eat too much, you will feel sick.
もし食べ過ぎると、気分が悪くなりますよ。
EN： In the UK, punctuality for restaurant bookings is taken seriously because many restaurants operate on 'sittings' (fixed time slots). Being late can disrupt the entire evening's schedule for other guests.
EN： Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are expected to happen in the future.
日本語： 「will」の後に動詞の原形を続けて、将来起こると予想されることを説明します。
We will wait for you at the entrance.
私たちは入り口でお待ちしています。
EN： In the UK, many restaurants have a 'turnaround time' (usually 1.5 to 2 hours). If you arrive late, you still have to leave at the original end time because the table is booked for someone else.
EN： Use 'at' followed by a specific time or a time-related event to show exactly when something happens.
日本語： 「at」に具体的な時間や時間に関連する出来事を続けて、何かが起こる正確な時点を示します。
The meeting starts at 9:00 AM.
会議は午前9時に始まります。
EN： In the UK, punctuality for restaurant reservations is highly valued. Because many restaurants operate on tight schedules and 'sittings', arriving late can disrupt the entire evening's service and may result in losing your table.
EN： Using 'about' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to describe what a topic or rule is related to.
日本語： 「about」の後に動詞の-ing形（動名詞）を続けて、あるテーマやルールが何に関するものかを説明します。
This book is about learning English.
この本は英語を学ぶことについてです。
EN： In UK dining culture, maintaining a clean environment is seen as a mutual respect between the customer and the staff. Leaving a mess (like gum or spilled food) is considered very disrespectful to the service workers.
EN： Use 'should not' to give advice or say that something is a bad idea.
日本語： 「should not」を使って、アドバイスをしたり、何かが良くない考えであることを伝えたりします。
You should not eat too much candy.
あなたはお菓子を食べ過ぎるべきではありません。
EN： In many Western cultures, sticking chewing gum under a table is considered extremely rude and unhygienic, as it creates a difficult and unpleasant cleaning task for the staff.
EN： Use 'not' after the verb 'is' to make a sentence negative.
日本語： 動詞「is」の後に「not」を付けると、文を否定文にできます。
This is not a clean table.
これはきれいなテーブルではありません。
EN： In the UK, 'polite behavior' is highly valued in service industries. Direct criticism is often avoided, but clear rules about etiquette (like not putting gum under tables) are expected to be followed to show respect to the staff.
EN： The phrase 'works both ways' is a common idiom meaning that a situation or rule applies to both people or groups involved equally.
日本語： 「works both ways」というフレーズは、状況やルールが関与する両方の当事者に同様に適用されることを意味する一般的なイディオムです。
Respect in a friendship works both ways.
友情における尊重は相互的です。
EN： In UK culture, while 'the customer is always right' is a known phrase, there is a strong emphasis on mutual respect. Servers expect to be treated politely, just as they treat customers.
EN： Use 'should' to give advice or say what is the right thing to do. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
日本語： 「should」を使って、アドバイスをしたり、正しい行動を伝えたりします。その後には動詞の原形が続きます。
You should eat more vegetables.
あなたはもっと野菜を食べるべきです。
EN： In the UK, dining is seen as a social contract. While servers provide a service, customers are expected to be polite and respectful, as hospitality workers are highly valued for their professional role.
EN： The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe a situation that is happening right now or during this current period.
日本語： 現在進行形（am/is/are + 動詞-ing）は、ここでは現在進行中、またはこの期間中に継続している状況を説明するために使われます。
The shop is having a big sale this week.
この店は今週、大セールを開催しています。
EN： The UK hospitality industry has faced significant challenges recently due to rising energy costs and inflation, making customer support and polite behavior more important than ever.
EN： Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things or times.
日本語： 「形容詞 + er + than」を使って、2つの物や時点を比較します。
The coffee is hotter than before.
このコーヒーは以前よりも熱いです。
EN： In the UK, 'cost of living' is a major topic. Many restaurants have increased prices due to rising energy and food expenses, making it harder for small businesses to survive.
EN： When listing three or more items, use commas between them and put 'and' before the last item. The word 'all' can be used after the list to emphasize that the statement applies to every item mentioned.
日本語： 3つ以上の項目を列挙するときは、項目の間にコンマを使い、最後の項目の前に「and」を置きます。単語「all」はリストの後に置いて、その説明が挙げられたすべての項目に当てはまることを強調できます。
Apples, bananas, and oranges all taste sweet.
リンゴ、バナナ、オレンジはすべて甘いです。
EN： In the UK and many other countries, 'cost of living' has become a major topic. When a server mentions these costs, they are explaining why restaurant prices might be higher or why it is extra important for customers to show up for their bookings.
EN： Use the structure 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe the quality or state of something.
日本語： 「主語 + is + 形容詞」の構造を使って、何かの特徴や状態を説明します。
The food is delicious.
食べ物はとてもおいしいです。
EN： In English, nouns like 'server' can act as adjectives to modify other nouns (server advice). This is common in casual news reporting to keep sentences short.
EN： Imperative sentences are used to give advice or instructions. They start with a base verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
日本語： 命令文はアドバイスや指示を与えるために使われます。これらの文は動詞の原形で始まり、主語の「あなた」を必要としません。
Be quiet and listen to the teacher.
静かにして、先生の話を聞いてください。
EN： In the UK, 'speak up' in a restaurant context often means politely informing the staff if something is wrong (like cold food) rather than complaining later online. It helps the business fix the issue immediately.
EN： Use 'make + someone + adjective' to describe how something causes a person to feel or become.
日本語： 「make + 誰か + 形容詞」を使って、何かが人の感情や状態をどのように変えるかを説明します。
This music makes me happy.
この音楽は私を幸せにします。
EN： In the UK, dining etiquette is highly valued. Following these rules is seen as a sign of respect for the staff and other diners, contributing to a pleasant social atmosphere.
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味： エチケット、礼儀
文中での意味： 行動、振る舞い
文中での意味： 料金を請求する、値段を付ける
文中での意味： 予約した、予約済みの
文中での意味： スタッフ、従業員
文中での意味： チューインガム、ガム
文中での意味： カスタマーサービス、顧客対応
文中での意味： 困難な、難しい
文中での意味： 電気、電気代
文中での意味： アドバイス、忠告
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
at the expected or planned time
時間通り
to arrive or appear at a place
現れる、顔を出す、出席する
to involve or affect two parties equally
双方に当てはまる、お互い様である
to express one's opinions frankly and publicly
はっきりと言う、意見を述べる
To reserve a seat or place in a restaurant in advance.
席を予約する
To demand a specific amount of money as a price or penalty for a service.
料金を請求する / 引き落とす
A situation where two parties have the same responsibilities or effects on each other.
双方向である / お互い様である
The group of people who work for an organization or business.
全スタッフ / 職員