EN: The '-ing' form (gerund) can be used as a noun to describe an activity or a title of a situation.
日本語: 動詞に -ing を付けた形(動名詞)は、名詞として使うことができ、活動を表したり、状況のタイトルとして使われます。
Learning English is fun.
英語を学ぶことは楽しいです。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'part-time' usually refers to working fewer than 30-35 hours a week, often common for students.
EN: In English titles or labels, the word 'Part' is followed by a letter or number to organize content into sections.
日本語: 英語のタイトルやラベルでは、「Part」の後に文字や数字が続き、内容を異なる部分に整理するために使われます。
Part B
パートB
EN: Using 'and' to connect two nouns as a title or topic. In English, titles often omit verbs to be concise.
日本語: 「and」を使って2つの名詞を結び、タイトルやテーマにします。英語では、タイトルは簡潔にするために動詞を省略することがよくあります。
Name and address.
氏名と住所。
EN: In many Western cultures, discussing specific 'hours and pay' can be sensitive. It is common to use polite phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' when asking about someone's salary.
EN: Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing) is used to describe an action happening right now or a current situation.
日本語: 現在進行形(be動詞 + 動詞-ing)は、現在まさに起こっている動作や現在の状態を表すために使われます。
They are eating lunch together.
彼らは一緒に昼食を食べています。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, discussing one's specific salary can be sensitive, which is why Sabrina mentions 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private.'
EN: Indirect questions are used to be more polite. Instead of saying 'What is your pay?', we start with 'Can I ask...' and the word order changes so the verb 'is' comes at the end of the clause.
日本語: 間接疑問文は、丁寧さを表すために使われます。「あなたの給料はいくらですか?」と直接言う代わりに、「~を尋ねてもいいですか?」で始め、従属節の動詞「is」は最後に置きます。
Can I ask where the bathroom is?
お手洗いはどこにあるか尋ねてもいいですか?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary or pay can be considered a sensitive or private topic. Using softening phrases like 'Can I ask...' or 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' is essential to avoid being rude.
EN: Use 'if' to talk about a possible situation and its result. In this pattern, we use 'will' for the result and the simple present tense after 'if'.
日本語: 「if」を使って、可能性のある状況とその結果について話します。この文型では、結果の部分には「will」を使い、「if」の後の動詞は現在形を使います。
I will help you if you are busy.
もしあなたが忙しいなら、私が手伝います。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary or pay is considered a personal or sensitive topic. Using phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' shows respect for the other person's boundaries.
EN: The verb 'mind' is followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to talk about things that bother you or that you are willing to do.
日本語: 動詞「mind」(気にする)の後には、動詞の -ing 形(動名詞)を続ける必要があります。これは、あなたにとって気になることや、喜んで行うことを表すために使います。
I don't mind waiting for you.
私はあなたを待つことを気にしません。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary can be sensitive. Using 'I don't mind' helps create a comfortable atmosphere when sharing personal information.
EN: Use 'per' to express a rate or ratio, meaning 'for each'. It is commonly used when talking about salary or speed.
日本語: 「per」を使って、比率や割合を表します。意味は「~ごとに」です。これは給料や速度について話すときに非常に一般的に使われます。
The speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour.
制限速度は時速50キロメートルです。
EN: In Taiwan, part-time wages are often discussed in terms of hourly rates (NTD per hour). The minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government.
EN: The phrase 'What is... like?' is used to ask for a description or general information about something, rather than just a specific number.
日本語: 「What is... like?」という文型は、何かの説明や概要を尋ねるために使われ、具体的な数字だけを尋ねるのではありません。
What's your new house like?
あなたの新しい家はだいたいどんな感じですか?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's exact salary can be sensitive. Using 'What's your pay like?' is a softer way to ask for a general idea rather than a specific amount.
EN: Use 'an hour' or 'per hour' to describe the rate of pay or frequency. 'An' is used before 'hour' because the 'h' is silent, and it starts with a vowel sound.
日本語: 「an hour」または「per hour」を使って、給与率や頻度を表します。「hour」の前には「an」を使います。これは、文字「h」が発音されず、単語が母音で始まるためです。
She exercises three times an hour.
彼女は1時間に3回運動します。
EN: In Taiwan, the minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government. Mentioning 'NT dollars' (New Taiwan Dollar) is common in international contexts, while locally people just say 'dollars' or 'yuan'.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Cool' is often used as a one-word sentence to express agreement, approval, or that something is satisfactory.
日本語: くだけた会話では、「Cool」は一語文としてよく使われ、賛成、承認、または何かが素晴らしいと感じることを表します。
I got the job! - Cool!
その仕事を手に入れたよ! — すごいね!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Cool' is one of the most common ways to show you are listening and find the information interesting or good, without needing a long response.
EN: Use 'more than' to compare amounts or numbers, meaning 'greater than' or 'exceeding'.
日本語: 「more than」を使って、量や数を比較します。意味は「~より多い」または「~を超える」です。
I have more than ten books.
私は10冊以上の本を持っています。
EN: In Taiwan, the minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government to ensure a basic standard of living for workers.
EN: 'Yeah' is an informal way to say 'yes'. It is very common in spoken English to show agreement or confirm a statement.
日本語: 「Yeah」は「yes」のくだけた言い方です。英語の口語では非常に一般的で、相手の言ったことに同意したり、確認したりするときに使います。
Yeah, I think so too.
ええ、私もそう思います。
EN: In casual conversations, 'Yeah' is often used as a 'backchannel' signal, showing the speaker that you are listening and following the conversation.
EN: Use the word 'pretty' before an adjective to mean 'quite' or 'very'. It makes the description sound more natural and casual.
日本語: 形容詞の前に「pretty」を置くことで、「かなり」または「とても」という意味になります。これにより、言い方がより自然で口語的になります。
The food here is pretty good.
ここの食べ物はかなりおいしいです。
EN: In many Western workplaces, discussing pay is becoming more common among coworkers, but it is still often prefaced with polite phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' to avoid pressure.
EN: 'Hey' is a common informal greeting used to get someone's attention or to say hello to friends.
日本語: 「Hey」は一般的なくだけた挨拶で、誰かの注意を引いたり、友達に挨拶したりするために使われます。
Hey, how are you?
ねえ、元気?
EN: In American English, 'Hey' is often used instead of 'Hi' among peers and friends. It is very casual.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun (like 'hours') to ask about the quantity or number of something.
日本語: 「How many」の後に複数名詞(例:「hours」)を続けて、何かの量や回数を尋ねます。
How many books do you have?
あなたは何冊本を持っていますか。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about work hours is common, but asking about specific salary (pay) can be sensitive, which is why the speaker says 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private'.
EN: Use 'every' followed by a time period (like weekend, day, or week) to talk about habits or regular schedules in the present tense.
日本語: 「every」の後に時間の単位(例:週末、日、週)を続けて、現在の習慣的または定期的に起こる予定を表します。
I drink coffee every morning.
私は毎朝コーヒーを飲みます。
EN: In many Western countries, working on weekends is common for part-time student jobs, whereas full-time office jobs typically follow a Monday-to-Friday schedule.
EN: This is a short question used to ask the same question back to the person who just asked you. It avoids repeating the entire sentence.
日本語: これは短い質問で、相手が今あなたに尋ねた質問を、同じ質問を相手に返すために使われ、文全体を繰り返すのを避けます。
I am a student. And you?
私は学生です。あなたは?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'And you?' is a very common and polite way to keep a conversation going. It shows that you are interested in the other person's life or opinion as well.
EN: Use 'every' followed by days of the week to describe a repeating schedule or routine.
日本語: 「every」の後に曜日を続けて使うことで、繰り返される予定や日常の習慣を表します。
I go to the gym every Tuesday and Thursday.
私は毎週火曜日と木曜日にジムに行きます。
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, a 'shift' refers to the specific period of time a person is scheduled to work. Part-time jobs often have varying shift lengths depending on the employer's needs.
EN: The phrase 'a lot' is used as a noun phrase here to mean 'a large amount' or 'a large number'. It often follows the verb 'to be' (is/are) to describe a situation or quantity.
日本語: 「a lot」という語句は、ここでは名詞句として使われ、「大量」または「たくさん」という意味です。これは通常、be動詞(is/areなど)の後に置かれ、状況や量が大きいことを表します。
Ten dollars for a bottle of water? That's a lot!
水1本で10ドル?それは高すぎますね(それは大金です)!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on someone's workload with 'That's a lot' can be a way of showing empathy or acknowledging their hard work, depending on the tone.
EN: The word 'nearly' is an adverb used to show that something is very close to a state or amount, but not quite there yet.
日本語: 「nearly」という単語は副詞で、何かがある状態や数量に非常に近いが、もう少し足りないことを表すために使われます。
It is nearly dinner time.
もうすぐ夕食の時間です。
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, 'full-time' usually refers to working 35-40 hours a week. If a part-time worker's hours approach this, it's common to use 'nearly full time' to describe their heavy workload.
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: 私的な、非公開の
文中での意味: 最低限の、最小の
文中での意味: 賃金、給料(通常、時間または週単位で計算される)
文中での意味: 気前のよい、寛大な
文中での意味: シフト、勤務時間帯
文中での意味: ほとんど、ほぼ
文中での意味: パートタイムの、非常勤の
文中での意味: 週末
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。
The lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement.
最低賃金
To not share information with others; to keep something secret or personal.
プライバシーを保つ / 非公開にする
To receive money for the work you do.
給料をもらう / 報酬を得る
For each hour worked.
1時間あたり