EN: We use the past simple tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that started and finished in the past, often with a specific time like 'in 2023'.
日本語: 単純過去形(動詞 + -ed)を使って、過去に起こり、終了した動作について話します。通常、「in 2023」(2023年に)のような具体的な時間を伴います。
The new park opened in 2022.
この新しい公園は2022年に開園しました。
EN: New South Wales (NSW) is Australia's most populous state, known for its stunning coastline and national parks. The government frequently develops 'Great Walks' to promote eco-tourism and encourage both locals and tourists to explore the natural beauty of the region.
EN: To describe the length, height, or age of something, we use the pattern: '[Number] + [Unit of measurement] + [Adjective]'. For example, '27 kilometres long' or '5 years old'.
日本語: 物の長さ、高さ、または年齢を表すには、「[数字] + [計量単位] + [形容詞]」のパターンを使います。例:「27 kilometres long」(27キロメートルの長さ)や「5 years old」(5歳)などです。
The river is 50 meters wide.
この川は幅が50メートルあります。
EN: The Tomaree coastal walk is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is a scenic trail known for its beautiful coastal views, whale watching opportunities, and diverse natural landscapes.
EN: The preposition 'through' is used to describe movement from one side of an opening, area, or crowd to the other.
日本語: 前置詞「through」は、空間、地域、または人々の集まりの一方の端からもう一方の端へ移動する過程を表すために使われます。
The river flows through the city.
この川は、この都市を貫いて流れています。
EN: Tomaree National Park is located in the Port Stephens area of New South Wales. The 'mid-north coast' refers to a beautiful subtropical region of the state known for its stunning beaches, national parks, and coastal towns.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive without 'to'). In this sentence, 'can' is followed by two base verbs: 'enjoy' and 'see', connected by 'and'.
日本語: 助動詞「can」は、能力や可能性を表すために使われます。その後には必ず動詞の原形(to を伴わない不定詞)を置きます。この文では、「can」の後に「enjoy」と「see」という二つの原形動詞が「and」で結ばれて続いています。
You can see beautiful birds in the park.
公園で美しい鳥を見ることができます。
EN: The mid-north coast of New South Wales is famous for whale migration, particularly humpback whales, which can be spotted from coastal lookouts between May and November.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' for specific points or locations (like 'Shoal Bay'), and 'in' for larger areas, directions, or regions (like 'the north').
日本語: 特定の地点や場所(例:「ショール湾」)には前置詞「at」を使い、より広い地域、方角、範囲(例:「北部」)には「in」を使います。
The train arrives at the station in the morning.
電車は朝に駅に到着します。
EN: Shoal Bay is a popular holiday destination in Port Stephens, New South Wales, known for its beautiful white sand beaches and clear waters. It serves as the northern gateway to the Tomaree coastal walk.
EN: Use 'at' for specific points or locations (like 'Anna Bay'), and 'in' for larger areas or directions (like 'the south').
日本語: 特定の地点や場所(例:「アンナ湾」)には前置詞「at」を使い、より広い地域や方角(例:「南部」)には「in」を使います。
The train stops at the station in the north.
電車は北側の駅に停車します。
EN: Anna Bay is a coastal suburb in the Port Stephens area, famous for its massive sand dunes (the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes), which are the largest continuous mobile sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.
EN: The verb 'take' is used to express the amount of time required to complete an activity. The basic pattern is: 'Something takes [time] for [someone]'.
日本語: 動詞「take」は、ある活動を完了するのに必要な時間を表すために使われます。基本の文型は、「何か + takes + [時間] + for + [誰か]」です。
The flight takes about five hours for travelers.
旅行者にとって、このフライトは約5時間かかります。
EN: We use 'There are' to say that two or more things exist in a place. It is followed by a plural noun.
日本語: 「There are」を使って、ある場所に二人以上の人や物が存在することを表します。その後には複数名詞が続きます。
There are many trees in the park.
公園にはたくさんの木があります。
EN: We use 'can' followed by a basic verb to show that something is possible or allowed.
日本語: 「can」(~できる)の後に原形動詞を続けて、何かが可能であることや許されていることを示します。
You can see the beautiful ocean from here.
ここから美しい海を見ることができます。
EN: The pattern 'one of the + plural noun' is used to talk about one specific person, place, or thing within a larger group. The noun that follows must always be plural (with an 's' or 'es'), but the verb in the sentence agrees with 'one' (singular).
日本語: 「one of the + 複数名詞」のパターンは、あるグループの中の「一つ」について話すために使われます。後に続く名詞は複数形(s または es を付ける)でなければなりませんが、句全体は文の中で単数として扱われます(one に一致します)。
She is one of my best friends.
彼女は私の親友の一人です。
EN: The 'Great Walks of New South Wales' is a curated list of world-class, multi-day walking tracks managed by the government to showcase the state's most spectacular natural landscapes, from coastlines to alpine regions.
EN: Use 'for + noun' to show the purpose or use of something. In this sentence, 'for travel and leisure activities' explains what the 'good choice' is used for.
日本語: 「for + 名詞」を使って、何かの用途や目的を示します。この文では、「for travel and leisure activities」が、この「良い選択」が何のためにあるのかを説明しています。
This book is great for English learners.
この本は、英語学習者にとって素晴らしいものです。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'see').
日本語: 助動詞「can」は、能力や可能性を表すために使われます。その後には必ず動詞の原形(この文では「see」)を置きます。
You can see the ocean from here.
ここから海を見ることができます。
EN: We use 'There are' to say that more than one person, animal, or thing exists in a place. It is followed by a plural noun.
日本語: 「There are」を使って、ある場所に一人以上の人、動物、または物が存在することを表します。その後には複数名詞が続きます。
There are beautiful flowers in the garden.
庭には美しい花がいくつかあります。
EN: The Gould's petrel is a rare seabird that breeds mainly on islands near Port Stephens in New South Wales, Australia. It was once highly endangered, but conservation efforts have helped protect its nesting sites.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' when talking about being located on an island.
日本語: 「島の上に」という意味を表すときは、前置詞は「in」ではなく「on」を使います。
They live on a small island.
彼らは小さな島に住んでいます。
EN: The Gould's petrel (雅氏雪燕) is a rare and threatened seabird. Port Stephens in New South Wales, Australia, is one of the very few places in the world where these birds come to breed, making the local islands critical for their survival.
EN: Using 'One + adjective + noun' as a subject is a common way to introduce a single item from a group of many options. It is followed by a singular verb like 'is'.
日本語: 「One + 形容詞 + 名詞」を主語として使うことは、多くの選択肢の中から一つの項目を紹介する一般的な方法です。その後には単数動詞(例:is)が続きます。
One beautiful place in the park is the lake.
この公園にある美しい場所の一つが、あの湖です。
EN: Samurai Beach is located in Tomaree National Park and is officially designated as a clothing-optional (nudist) beach. It is known for its beautiful sand dunes and is popular among 4WD (four-wheel drive) enthusiasts and surfers.
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to connect a cause and a result. The clause before 'so' is the reason, and the clause after 'so' is the outcome.
日本語: 接続詞「so」は、原因と結果を結ぶために使われます。「so」の前の節が原因で、後の節が結果です(「だから」という意味)。
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
雨が降ったので、私たちは家にいました。
EN: Samurai Beach is officially designated as a clothing-optional (nudist) beach. In Australia, legal nudist beaches are fully accepted by the local community and managed by local councils, offering a space for people to enjoy nature without clothing in a respectful environment.
EN: We use 'has' with singular nouns (like 'the beach') to show possession or features. When connecting two features, we use 'and' to join them.
日本語: 「has」を単数名詞(例:「the beach」)と一緒に使って、所有や特徴を示します。二つの特徴を結ぶときは、「and」を使って連結します。
The park has tall trees and beautiful flowers.
この公園には、高い木々と美しい花があります。
EN: Samurai Beach is famous for its massive sand dunes and active surf, which are characteristic of the coastal landscape in Port Stephens, New South Wales. It is also well-known as a designated clothing-optional (nudist) beach.
EN: Using 'also' to add information. 'Also' usually goes before the main verb (like 'has') to show that something extra is true.
日本語: 「also」(もまた)を使って情報を追加します。「also」は通常、一般動詞(例:「has」)の前に置かれ、追加の状況や事実を示します。
He also speaks French.
彼はフランス語も話します。
EN: The area around Tomaree National Park is rich in history. During World War Two, it served as an important military defense base. Additionally, the Worimi people are the traditional owners of this land, and their Indigenous Australian culture has a deep connection to the coastal landscape, dating back tens of thousands of years.
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: 海岸の、沿海の
文中での意味: 野生生物、野生動物
文中での意味: (田舎や森の中の)小道、遊歩道
文中での意味: 砂丘
文中での意味: レジャー、余暇
文中での意味: 珍しい、稀な
文中での意味: 裸体主義者の、ヌーディストの
文中での意味: 先住民の、土着の(ここではオーストラリアのアボリジニを指します)
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。
During a journey or process
途中で、その過程で
The activity of going out on a boat or standing on the coast to see whales in their natural habitat
ホエールウォッチング
Hills of sand formed by the wind, especially in a desert or near an ocean
砂丘