EN: The phrase 'is getting' + adjective describes a process of change or a developing situation.
日本語: 「is getting」に形容詞を加えると、変化の過程や進行中の状況を表し、「〜になっていく」という意味になります。
The weather is getting colder.
天気がだんだん寒くなっています。
EN: In the United Kingdom, gluten-free products are often significantly more expensive than standard products, which is a major concern for people with coeliac disease who must follow this diet for health reasons.
EN: The verb 'costs' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (a small loaf), we add 's' to the verb.
日本語: 動詞「costs」は、何かの価格を表すために使われます。主語が単数(1本のパン)の場合、動詞の語尾に「s」を付けます。
This cup of coffee costs five dollars.
このコーヒーは5ドルかかります。
EN: In the United Kingdom, the currency is the pound (£). Gluten-free products are often significantly more expensive than standard wheat-based products due to production costs and smaller market size.
EN: The preposition 'with' is used here to describe a condition or characteristic that a person has. It links the people to the disease they are suffering from.
日本語: 前置詞「with」はここで、人が患っている病気や持っている特徴を表すために使われます。これは「people(人々)」と「coeliac disease(セリアック病)」を結び付け、「〜を患っている人」という意味を表します。
People with allergies should be careful.
アレルギーがある人は注意するべきです。
EN: In many Western countries, 'gluten-free' labeling is strictly regulated because coeliac disease is a common autoimmune disorder. Restaurants and supermarkets often have dedicated sections for these products.
EN: The word 'where' can be used as a relative pronoun to give more information about a situation or a problem, not just a physical location.
日本語: 単語「where」は関係代名詞として使われ、物理的な場所だけでなく、状況や問題についての追加情報を提供するために使われます。
It is a situation where everyone needs to help.
これは、誰もが助けを必要とする状況です。
EN: In many Western countries like the United Kingdom, awareness of coeliac disease is high because wheat-based products like bread and pasta are dietary staples.
EN: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two complete sentences that have related ideas.
日本語: 接続詞「and」は、関連する意味を持つ2つの完全な文をつなぐために使われます。
The apple is red, and it is very sweet.
このリンゴは赤くて、そして甘いです。
EN: In Western diets, wheat is a primary staple found in bread, pasta, and cereals. For people with coeliac disease, identifying gluten in 'common foods' is a daily necessity for health.
EN: The phrase 'there is' is used to say that something exists. It is followed by a singular noun.
日本語: 「there is」という表現は、何かが存在することを表すために使われ、「〜がある」という意味です。後に単数名詞が続きます。
There is a better way to solve the problem.
この問題を解決するためのより良い方法があります。
EN: In English news reporting, 'says' is the most common way to introduce a person's perspective or quote, keeping the tone objective.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to describe how long an action lasted in the past.
日本語: 「for」に期間を続けて使うことで、過去のある動作がどれくらい続いたかを表します。
He studied English in the United Kingdom for three years.
彼はイギリスで3年間英語を勉強しました。
EN: The sentence highlights a common Western career path of working internationally in diverse regions like Africa, Asia, and South America, which often influences one's perspective on global issues like food and nutrition.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('saw') to describe completed actions or observations from the past.
日本語: この文では、過去形(saw)を使って、過去にすでに完了した動作や観察された事実を表しています。
He saw a beautiful bird in the garden yesterday.
彼は昨日、庭で美しい鳥を見ました。
EN: The sentence refers to cuisines in Africa, Asia, and South America, where staple foods like rice and maize are naturally gluten-free, contrasting with the wheat-heavy diet in the United Kingdom.
EN: Listing items with commas and 'and': When you list three or more things, use a comma after each item and put 'and' before the last one.
日本語: コンマと「and」を使って項目を列挙する場合:3つ以上のものを列挙するときは、各項目の後にコンマを置き、最後の項目の前に「and」を置きます。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
私はリンゴ、バナナ、オレンジが好きです。
EN: The foods mentioned (rice, maize, millet, and cassava) are staple crops in many parts of Africa, Asia, and South America. Unlike wheat-based diets common in the UK, these crops are naturally free of gluten, making traditional cuisines from these regions a great alternative for people with coeliac disease.
EN: The word 'all' is used after the verb 'be' (am, is, are) to show that the statement applies to every item in the group.
日本語: 単語「all」は be動詞(am, is, are)の後に置かれ、その陳述がグループ内のすべての項目に当てはまることを示します。
The students are all happy.
これらの学生は全員とても幸せです。
EN: In many Western countries, 'gluten-free' is a common label on food packaging because of the high prevalence of coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity. In contrast, many traditional staple foods in Africa and Asia, like rice or cassava, do not contain gluten by nature.
EN: The phrase 'a lot of' is used to describe a large amount or number of something. It can be used with both countable nouns (like 'apples') and uncountable nouns (like 'bread').
日本語: 「a lot of」という表現は、大量または多数のものを表すために使われます。これは、可算名詞(例:apples)にも不可算名詞(例:bread)にも使えます。
I drink a lot of water every day.
私は毎日たくさんの水を飲みます。
EN: In the United Kingdom, bread and cereal are traditional breakfast staples. Many British people consume wheat-based products daily, which makes finding gluten-free alternatives a significant lifestyle change.
EN: The word 'all' can be placed after the subject to emphasize that every item in a group is included.
日本語: 単語「all」は主語の後に置くことで、グループ内のすべての項目が含まれることを強調できます。
The students all like music.
これらの学生は皆、音楽が好きです。
EN: In the United Kingdom, bread and cereal are staple foods, most of which are traditionally made from wheat. This makes it challenging for people with coeliac disease to find suitable options in standard British diets.
EN: The relative clause 'who cannot eat gluten' describes the specific group of people being talked about.
日本語: 関係節「who cannot eat gluten」は、言及されている特定の人々(グルテンを食べられない人々)を説明するために使われます。
I know a girl who lives in the United Kingdom.
私はイギリスに住んでいる女の子を知っています。
EN: In the United Kingdom, bread and cereal are staples of the traditional diet, making it particularly challenging for those with gluten sensitivities to find affordable alternatives in standard shops.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to give advice or express what is a good idea to do.
日本語: 助動詞「should」は、アドバイスを提供したり、何かが行う価値のある良い考えであることを表すために使われます。
You should eat more vegetables.
あなたはもっと野菜を食べるべきです。
EN: The sentence reflects the multicultural nature of the United Kingdom, where diverse international cuisines are widely available and often provide healthy, naturally gluten-free alternatives to traditional wheat-based British staples.
EN: The phrase 'not... at all' is used to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'zero amount' or 'not in any way'.
日本語: 「not... at all」という表現は、否定文を強調するために使われ、「まったく〜ない」または「全然〜ない」という意味です。
I do not like coffee at all.
私はコーヒーがまったく好きではありません。
EN: The sentence highlights that while Western diets often rely on wheat (bread, pasta), many other cultures (like those in Asia or Africa) traditionally use rice, corn, or tubers as their main starch, making them naturally gluten-free.
EN: The verb 'is' (to be) connects the subject with a description or a noun that identifies it.
日本語: 動詞「is」(be動詞)は、主語とその説明語または身分を表す名詞を結び付けます。
She is a talented teacher.
彼女は才能のある教師です。
EN: The term 'multicultural' reflects Britain's modern identity, shaped by centuries of global history and immigration, leading to a diverse range of foods and traditions available today.
EN: The structure 'be + easy to + verb' is used to describe how simple it is to perform an action on a subject.
日本語: 「be + easy to + 動詞」の構造は、ある主体にとって特定の動作を行うことがどれほど簡単かを表すために使われます。
English is easy to learn with practice.
練習すれば、英語は簡単に学べます。
EN: The UK is a multicultural society with a long history of global trade. This means that ingredients for international cuisines are widely available in local supermarkets, not just specialty stores.
EN: The past tense of 'write' is 'wrote'. We use it to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
日本語: 動詞 write(書く)の過去形は wrote です。これは、過去に起こり、完了した動作について話すときに使います。
He wrote a book last year.
彼は去年、本を一冊書きました。
EN: The Guardian is a famous British national daily newspaper. Writing a 'letter to the editor' is a traditional way for citizens to share their opinions on public issues.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to give advice or say that something is a good idea.
日本語: 助動詞「should」は、アドバイスを提供したり、何かが良い考えであることを表すために使われ、日本語では「〜すべき」と訳されることが多いです。
We should eat more vegetables.
私たちはもっと野菜を食べるべきです。
EN: The term 'cuisines' refers to specific styles of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region. In a multicultural country like the United Kingdom, exploring different cuisines is a common way to find healthy alternatives to local staples.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to'). This pattern is used to show how someone or something assists another person in doing an action.
日本語: 動詞「help」は、目的語の後に原形動詞(to を付けない形)を続けることができます。この構文は、誰かまたは何かが他の人の動作をどのように助けるかを表すために使われます。
Exercise can help you sleep better.
運動は、あなたがよりよく眠るのを助けることができます。
EN: In the context of the UK's high cost of living, 'spending less money' on food is a significant concern for many families, especially those with dietary restrictions like coeliac disease.
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: 高価な、多くのお金がかかる
文中での意味: 病気
文中での意味: タンパク質
文中での意味: 栄養豊富な
文中での意味: 手頃な価格の、価格が手ごろな
文中での意味: 料理、料理法(通常、特定の国や地域のものを指す)
文中での意味: 自然に、生まれつき
文中での意味: 含む、含有する
文中での意味: 多文化の
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。
Food that does not contain the protein gluten.
グルテンフリーの
An autoimmune disease where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
セリアック病
To consider something or have a particular opinion of it.
考える、検討する
Readily available or simple to locate.
見つけやすい