EN: Use 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe the quality or state of something.
日本語: 主語の性質や状態を説明する際は、「Subject + is + Adjective」の構造を使います。
Fresh water is necessary for plants.
Fresh water is necessary for plants.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, the phrase 'Good food' often implies not just taste, but nutritional value and quality.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two different or opposite ideas in one sentence.
日本語: 1つの文の中で、対比するアイデアや反対の内容を繋ぐには「but」を使います。
I like apples, but I don't like oranges.
私はリンゴが好きですが、オレンジは好きではありません。
EN: In modern health culture, the abundance of conflicting information (diets, superfoods) often leads to 'information overload,' which is why people feel confused.
EN: Use 'There are' to say that more than one thing exists. It is followed by a plural noun.
日本語: 複数のものが存在することを表すには「There are」を使います。後ろには複数名詞が続きます。
There are many books on the table.
机の上にたくさんの本があります。
EN: In modern Western culture, there is a huge emphasis on various 'diets' (like Keto, Vegan, or Paleo) and 'food plans' as people become more health-conscious and seek personalized nutrition.
EN: Use 'that' to introduce a clause that explains what the subject is. In this sentence, 'that healthy eating can be simple' explains what the 'good news' is.
日本語: 「that」を使って節を導き、主語の内容を詳しく説明することができます。この文では、「that healthy eating can be simple」が「good news」の内容を説明しています。
The problem is that I am late.
The problem is that I am late.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
日本語: 必要なことや重要なことを表すには、「need to」の後に動詞の原形を続けます。
I need to drink more water.
I need to drink more water.
EN: In Western health discussions, 'nutrition' is often simplified into basic food groups (fruits, vegetables, etc.) to make healthy eating feel achievable for everyone.
EN: The verb 'mean' can be followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) to show what something involves or results in.
日本語: 動詞「mean」の後に動名詞(verb + -ing)を置くことで、あることが意味する内容や結果として生じることを表せます。
Being a student means studying hard.
Being a student means studying hard.
EN: The concept of a 'balanced diet' is a central part of health education in many English-speaking countries, often represented by visual guides like the 'Food Pyramid' or 'MyPlate'.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or suggestions. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
日本語: アドバイスや提案をする際は「should」を使います。後ろには動詞の原形が続きます。
You should drink more water.
もっとお水を飲むべきです。
EN: In modern nutrition guides like 'MyPlate' in the US, these four categories are emphasized as the essential components of a healthy meal.
EN: Use 'each' with a singular noun (food group) and a singular verb (gives) to talk about every member of a group one by one.
日本語: グループの構成要素を1つずつ区別して述べるには、「each」に単数名詞(food group)と単数動詞(gives)を組み合わせます。
Each student has a book.
生徒はそれぞれ本を一冊持っています。
EN: In nutrition education, 'food groups' usually refer to categories like fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy, which is a common way to teach healthy eating in Western schools.
EN: Use 'and' to join two subjects (Fruits and vegetables) to talk about them together as a plural group.
日本語: 「and」を使って2つの主語(Fruits and vegetables)を繋ぐことで、それらを1つの複数グループとしてまとめて説明できます。
Apples and oranges are healthy.
Apples and oranges are healthy.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'fruits and vegetables' is a very common fixed phrase, often shortened to 'fruit and veg' in casual British English.
EN: Use 'and' to join two simple sentences that share a similar idea or topic.
日本語: 類似したアイデアやトピックを持つ2つの単文を繋ぐには「and」を使います。
Milk is good for your bones, and water is good for your body.
Milk is good for your bones, and water is good for your body.
EN: The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective to describe a result or change.
日本語: 動詞「make」の後に「目的語 + 形容詞」を続けることで、ある結果や状態の変化を描写することができます。
Exercise makes you healthy.
運動はあなたを健康にします。
EN: In many Western cultures, there is a strong emphasis on protein intake for fitness and muscle building, which is why you often see protein-rich foods highlighted in health articles.
EN: Relative clauses (omitted 'that'): We can use a small sentence to describe a noun. Here, 'we get from food' describes the 'energy'. You can imagine a hidden 'that' or 'which' between them.
日本語: 関係代名詞の節(「that」の省略):短文を使って名詞を修飾・説明することができます。ここでは、「we get from food」が「energy」を修飾しています。2つの語の間に「that」や「which」が省略されていると考えましょう。
This is the book I like.
This is the book I like.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, food labels must clearly show the 'Calories' per serving. People often talk about 'counting calories' when they are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does something.
日本語: 誰かが特定の行動をする目的や理由を説明する際は、「to + 動詞」(不定詞の副詞的用法)を使います。
I drink water to stay healthy.
I drink water to stay healthy.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and another verb to show that something causes a result. The second verb must be in its base form (no 'to').
日本語: 動詞「make」の後に「目的語 + 原形動詞」を続けることで、あることが原因で何らかの結果を引き起こすことを表せます。後ろの動詞に「to」を付ける必要はありません。
The movie makes me cry.
The movie made me cry.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, calorie counting is a common way people manage their health, though modern nutritionists now emphasize the quality of food over just the number of calories.
EN: Use 'has' when the subject is a single thing or person (third-person singular) to show possession or containment.
日本語: 主語が単数の物や人(三人称単数:he, she, it など)の場合、所有や包含を表すには「has」を使います。
This orange has a lot of juice.
This orange has a lot of juice.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, calorie counting is a common part of health discussions and food labeling. People often use 'calories' to refer to the energy content in food.
EN: Use 'about' before a number to show that the amount is not exact, but close to that number.
日本語: 数値の前に「about」を置くことで、正確な数ではなく「およそ」「約」とその数値に近いことを示します。
The movie is about two hours long.
The movie is about two hours long.
EN: In many Western countries, restaurants are often required by law to list calories on their menus to help people make healthier food choices.
EN: Use 'more + noun + than' to compare the quantity of something between two groups.
日本語: 2つのグループ間で数量の多さを比較する際は、「more + 名詞 + than」を使います。
She has more books than her brother.
She has more books than her brother.
EN: Use 'It is + adjective + to + verb' to talk about an action or a situation. 'It' is a placeholder, and the real subject is the action starting with 'to'.
日本語: 特定の行動や状況について述べる際は、「It is + adjective + to + verb」の形を使います。ここでの「It」は形式主語であり、文の本当の意味上の主語は「to」以下の動詞です。
It is healthy to drink water.
It is healthy to drink water.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'nutrition' is a common topic in schools and media, reflecting a strong focus on personal health and wellness through diet.
EN: Use 'like to' followed by a base verb to talk about hobbies or preferences.
日本語: 趣味や好みを表すには、「like to」の後に動詞の原形を続けます。
I like to drink tea in the morning.
私は朝に紅茶を飲むのが好きです。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, organic food is popular because people are concerned about health and the environment, though it is usually more expensive than regular food.
EN: Use 'be + past participle' (is grown) to show that the subject receives the action, rather than doing it.
日本語: 主語が動作を行うのではなく「動作を受ける」ことを表すには、「be + 過去分詞」(is grown)の受動態を使います。
The cake is made with chocolate.
This cake is made with chocolate.
EN: In many Western countries, 'organic' is a legal standard. Food must meet specific government rules regarding pesticides and fertilizers to be labeled this way.
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things when the adjective is long (usually two or more syllables).
日本語: 形容詞が長い語(通常2シラブル以上)の場合、2つのものを比較するには「more + 形容詞 + than」を使います。
This book is more interesting than that movie.
この本はその映画よりも面白いです。
EN: In many Western countries, 'organic food' is a popular but premium choice. People are willing to pay more because they believe it is healthier and better for the environment.
EN: The verb 'think' can be followed by a whole sentence to show what someone believes or feels. You don't always need the word 'that' to connect them.
日本語: 動詞「think」の直後に完全な文を続けることで、意見や感想を表すことができます。口語では接続詞の「that」は通常省略されます。
I think this apple is sweet.
I think this apple is sweet.
EN: In many Western countries, there is a growing trend of buying 'organic' (grown without synthetic pesticides) as people become more health-conscious, even though it costs more.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or the ability to do something in a specific situation.
日本語: 助動詞「can」は、特定の状況における可能性や、〜できるという能力を表す際に使用されます。
You can buy fresh bread at the bakery.
You can buy fresh bread at the bakery.
EN: In many Western countries, organic food has moved from specialty health stores to mainstream supermarkets due to increasing health awareness.
EN: Use 'A or not' at the beginning of a sentence to show that the main idea is true in both cases.
日本語: 文頭に「A or not」を置くことで、Aであるかどうかに関わらず、主節の述べる内容が真実であることを示します。
Rainy or not, the football game will start at 3 PM.
Rain or not, the soccer game will start at 3 PM.
EN: In many Western countries, there is a significant movement towards organic food due to health and environmental concerns, though it is often discussed alongside its higher cost.
EN: Use 'Here are' followed by a plural noun to introduce or point out multiple things to someone.
日本語: 複数のものを紹介したり指し示したりする場合は、「Here are」の後に複数名詞を続けます。
Here are your keys.
こちらがあなたの鍵です。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving 'tips' is a common way to share helpful, informal advice in articles or conversations.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or advice. They start with a base verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
日本語: 命令文は指示や助言を与える際に使われます。主語の「you」は省略し、動詞の原形から文を始めます。
Eat more vegetables for dinner.
Eat more vegetables for dinner.
EN: In health contexts, 'plenty of water' is a very common phrase used by doctors and nutritionists to encourage hydration without specifying an exact number of glasses.
EN: Use 'more (noun) than (noun)' to compare the amount of two things. It shows that the first thing has a larger quantity.
日本語: 2つのものの数量を比較する際は、「more (noun) than (noun)」を使います。1つ目の名詞の数量が2つ目よりも多いことを示します。
I drink more water than juice.
I drink more water than juice.
EN: In Western health advice, 'snacks' often refers to processed foods like chips or cookies. The sentence encourages replacing these with natural whole foods.
EN: Use 'try to' followed by a base verb to express making an effort to do something.
日本語: 何かをしようと努力したり試みたりすることを表すには、「try to」の後に動詞の原形を続けます。
Try to drink more water every day.
毎日もっと水を飲むように心がけてください。
EN: In many Western cultures, 'home cooking' is strongly associated with health and saving money, contrasting with 'fast food' or 'takeout' which are seen as less healthy options.
EN: Use 'adjective + er' followed by 'than' to compare two things.
日本語: 2つのものを比較する際は、形容詞の後に「er」を付け、その後に「than」を置く「adjective + er + than」の形を使います。
An apple is sweeter than a lemon.
An apple is sweeter than a lemon.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'fast food' specifically refers to chains like McDonald's or KFC, which are often seen as less healthy options compared to meals prepared at home.
EN: Use 'do not' (or 'don't') before a verb to tell someone not to do something. This is called a negative imperative.
日本語: 人に〜しないよう伝えるには、動詞の前に「do not」(または「don't」)を置きます。これを否定命令文と呼びます。
Do not open the door.
ドアを開けないでください。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, breakfast is often called 'the most important meal of the day,' which is why the author emphasizes not skipping it.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are certain to happen in the future.
日本語: 将来確実に起こる事象や結果について述べる際は、「will」の後に動詞の原形を続けます。
This coffee will help you wake up.
This coffee will help you wake up.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, breakfast is often called 'the most important meal of the day,' which is why this sentence emphasizes its benefits.
EN: Use 'Imperative Verb + and + Future Tense' to show a result. It means 'If you do this, then that will happen.'
日本語: 結果を表すために「命令文 + and + 未来形」の形を使います。「もし〜すれば、そうすれば…になる」という意味になります。
Eat an apple every day, and you will be healthy.
Eat an apple every day, and you will be healthy.
EN: In Western health culture, the 'small steps' approach is highly encouraged to avoid burnout and ensure long-term success in lifestyle changes.
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: 困惑した、混同している
文中での意味: 栄養、栄養学
文中での意味: バランスの取れた
文中での意味: タンパク質、プロテイン
文中での意味: ビタミン
文中での意味: 筋肉
文中での意味: カロリー(熱量の単位)
文中での意味: オーガニックの、有機栽培の
文中での意味: 化学物質、農薬
文中での意味: スーパーマーケット
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。
A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
バランスの取れた食事
To become heavier.
体重が増える、太る
To not eat the first meal of the day.
朝食を抜く
Food that is prepared and served very quickly, often considered less healthy.
ファストフード
A collection of foods that share similar nutritional properties.
食品群
Food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming, usually without synthetic chemicals.
有機食品
Food that is grown or produced using standard, conventional methods (as opposed to organic).
一般的な食品 / 慣行栽培食品