EN: Appositive: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. In this sentence, 'a small concrete house in Osaka' is an appositive describing 'the Row House in Sumiyoshi'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif: Kata nama atau frasa nama yang terletak selepas kata nama lain untuk menamakan semula atau menerangkan kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, "a small concrete house in Osaka" ialah apositif yang menerangkan "the Row House in Sumiyoshi".
My brother, a talented musician, lives in London.
Abang saya, seorang pemuzik yang sangat berbakat, tinggal di London.
EN: Past Simple Tense: Used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past. The verb 'designed' indicates the action happened in 1976.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Mudah: Digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa tertentu pada masa lampau. Kata kerja 'designed' menunjukkan bahawa tindakan mereka bentuk itu berlaku pada tahun 1976.
She visited the museum yesterday.
Dia melawat muzium semalam.
EN: The Row House in Sumiyoshi (Azuma House) is one of Tadao Ando's earliest and most iconic works. It is famous for its use of exposed concrete and its central open-air courtyard, which forces residents to experience nature (and weather) within their home, reflecting Ando's philosophy of integrating nature into architecture.
EN: Compound Sentence with 'and': A compound sentence joins two independent clauses (complete thoughts) using a coordinating conjunction like 'and'. It shows a sequence of events or related ideas.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat Majmuk dengan 'and': Ayat majmuk menggabungkan dua klausa bebas (idea lengkap) menggunakan kata hubung koordinat (seperti 'and'). Ini menunjukkan urutan peristiwa atau pandangan yang berkaitan.
The movie was long but interesting, and it received many positive reviews.
Filem ini panjang tetapi menarik, dan ia menerima banyak ulasan positif.
EN: Superlative Adjectives: The superlative form (the + most + adjective) is used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Adjektif Superlatif: Bentuk superlatif (the + most + kata adjektif) digunakan untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang mencapai tahap tertinggi atau terendah dalam sesuatu kualiti.
This is the most expensive restaurant in the city.
Ini adalah restoran yang paling mahal di bandar ini.
EN: The 'architecture prize' mentioned refers to the Annual Prize of the Architectural Institute of Japan, which Ando won for the Row House in 1979. This was a turning point because the prize was typically given to large-scale projects, not tiny concrete houses.
EN: The structure 'Subject + be + Adjective + that-clause' is used to express the reason for an emotion or reaction. The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause explaining why the subject feels a certain way.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "Subjek + kata kerja be + kata sifat + klausa that" digunakan untuk menyatakan sebab berlakunya sesuatu emosi atau reaksi. Klausa that di sini berfungsi sebagai klausa nama, yang menerangkan sebab subjek berasa terkejut.
The audience was amazed that the young pianist played so flawlessly.
Penonton terkejut kerana pemain piano muda itu bermain dengan begitu sempurna.
EN: The modal verb 'could' is used here to express possibility or ability in the past, often conveying a sense of surprise or disbelief in this context.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata bantu "could" di sini digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau kebolehan pada masa lampau, dan dalam konteks teks ini, ia biasanya membawa nada terkejut atau sukar dipercayai.
No one believed that a small startup could disrupt the entire industry.
Tiada siapa percaya bahawa sebuah syarikat pemula kecil boleh mengganggu keseluruhan industri.
EN: In the highly structured world of Japanese architecture, professional success usually requires a formal university degree and apprenticeship. Tadao Ando's rise as a self-taught architect who won the Pritzker Prize is an extraordinary exception that challenged traditional social expectations.
EN: The verb 'establish' is used here in the pattern 'establish someone as something,' meaning to place someone in a position of respect or recognition within a particular field.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "establish" digunakan di sini dalam pola "establish someone as something", yang bermaksud menjadikan seseorang diiktiraf atau memantapkan kedudukannya dalam bidang tertentu.
Her first novel established her as a leading voice in contemporary literature.
Novel pertamanya menjadikannya tokoh penting dalam kesusasteraan kontemporari.
EN: The phrase 'a major force' is a common metaphor in English used to describe a person or organization that has significant influence and power within a specific industry.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "a major force" ialah metafora biasa dalam bahasa Inggeris yang digunakan untuk menerangkan individu atau organisasi yang mempunyai pengaruh dan kuasa yang besar dalam industri tertentu.
The tech giant remains a major force in the global market.
Gergasi teknologi ini masih menjadi kuasa utama dalam pasaran global.
EN: The 'Row House in Sumiyoshi' (Azuma House) is a pivotal work in modern Japanese architecture. It reflects Tadao Ando's philosophy of creating private spaces that embrace nature (light and wind) even in dense urban environments. Its success was unusual because Ando lacked formal architectural training.
EN: The superlative form 'most famous' is used to compare three or more things, indicating the one that possesses the quality to the highest degree. For adjectives with two or more syllables, 'most' is placed before the adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk superlatif 'most famous' digunakan untuk membandingkan tiga atau lebih perkara, menunjukkan tahap tertinggi dalam sesuatu kualiti. Bagi kata adjektif yang mempunyai dua suku kata atau lebih, 'most' biasanya ditambah sebelum kata adjektif.
This is the most beautiful garden in the city.
Ini adalah taman yang paling indah di bandar ini.
EN: The word 'also' is an adverb used to add extra information. In this sentence, it is part of an appositive phrase 'also in Osaka' which provides additional details about the location of the building.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'also' ialah kata adverba yang digunakan untuk menambah maklumat tambahan. Dalam ayat ini, ia adalah sebahagian daripada frasa apositif 'also in Osaka', yang digunakan untuk menambah maklumat tentang lokasi bangunan.
She is a talented singer and also a great dancer.
Dia seorang penyanyi yang berbakat, dan juga seorang penari yang hebat.
EN: The 'Church of the Light' (Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church) is one of Tadao Ando's most iconic works. It perfectly embodies his philosophy of using 'Zen' principles and the interplay of light and shadow within stark concrete structures to create a spiritual atmosphere.
EN: The causative verb 'let' is used to mean 'allow something to happen.' It is followed by an object and the base form of the verb (bare infinitive) without 'to'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja kausatif 'let' digunakan untuk bermaksud 'membenarkan sesuatu berlaku'. Ia diikuti dengan objek, kemudian kata kerja bentuk dasar (infinitif tanpa 'to').
The large windows let the cool breeze enter the room.
Tingkap besar membenarkan angin sejuk bertiup masuk ke dalam bilik.
EN: Compound adjectives are often formed by joining two words with a hyphen (e.g., 'cross-shaped') to modify a noun. This describes the specific form or appearance of the object.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif majmuk biasanya dibentuk dengan menggabungkan dua perkataan menggunakan tanda sempang (contohnya, 'cross-shaped'), untuk menerangkan kata nama. Ini menerangkan bentuk atau rupa spesifik sesuatu objek.
She bought a heart-shaped box for the chocolates.
Dia membeli kotak berbentuk hati untuk meletakkan coklat.
EN: The 'Church of the Light' is one of Tadao Ando's most famous works. It exemplifies his philosophy of using 'negative space' and natural light as a primary building material, creating a spiritual atmosphere through minimalism rather than ornate decoration.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'transforming the space' is a reduced relative clause or a participial phrase used to show a result or a simultaneous action. It describes the effect of the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Partisipel Kini (V-ing): 'transforming the space' ialah frasa partisipel yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan hasil atau tindakan yang berlaku serentak. Dalam ayat ini, ia menerangkan kesan atau hasil yang dihasilkan oleh tindakan dalam klausa utama.
The heavy rain lasted for hours, causing floods in the city.
Hujan lebat berterusan selama beberapa jam, menyebabkan bandar itu banjir.
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement (Third Person Singular): 'This' is a singular demonstrative pronoun acting as the subject, requiring the verb 'create' to take the '-s' ending in the simple present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Persetujuan Subjek-Kata Kerja (Orang Ketiga Tunggal): 'This' ialah kata ganti nama tunjuk tunggal yang berfungsi sebagai subjek, oleh itu kata kerja 'create' dalam kala kini mudah mesti ditambah dengan akhiran '-s'.
This design makes the room look much larger.
Reka bentuk ini menjadikan bilik itu kelihatan jauh lebih besar.
EN: The 'Church of the Light' is one of Tadao Ando's most famous works. It exemplifies his philosophy of using 'negative space' and natural elements to create a spiritual atmosphere without traditional religious ornamentation.
EN: Passive Voice (was built): Used when the action is more important than the person performing it. It is formed with 'be' + past participle.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara Pasif (was built): Digunakan apabila tindakan itu lebih penting daripada orang yang melakukannya. Strukturnya ialah "kata kerja be + kata kerja lampau (past participle)".
The bridge was completed in 1920.
Jambatan ini telah siap dibina pada tahun 1920.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (showing...): A comma followed by a verb-ing acts as a resultative or descriptive clause, explaining the effect or additional detail of the preceding main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Partisipel Kini (showing...): Koma diikuti dengan bentuk kata kerja -ing berfungsi sebagai klausa hasil atau penerangan, yang digunakan untuk menerangkan hasil yang dihasilkan oleh klausa utama atau untuk menambah butiran.
The heavy rain lasted for hours, causing a flood.
Hujan lebat berterusan selama beberapa jam, menyebabkan banjir.
EN: Tadao Ando is famous for his 'minimalist' approach. The Church of the Light (Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church) is a prime example of how he uses simple materials like concrete to create spiritual experiences, often necessitated by limited funding.
EN: The Subject Complement: In this sentence, 'the combination...' is a noun phrase acting as a subject complement following the linking verb 'is'. It renames or defines the subject 'Tadao's signature style'.
Bahasa Melayu: Pelengkap Subjek: Dalam ayat ini, "the combination..." ialah frasa nama yang mengikuti kata kerja penghubung "is" sebagai pelengkap subjek. Fungsinya adalah untuk mentakrifkan semula atau menerangkan subjek "gaya tandatangan Tadao Ando".
Her favorite hobby is the collection of vintage stamps.
Hobi kegemarannya ialah mengumpul setem antik.
EN: The Noun Phrase 'Combination of A with B': This structure is used to describe the act or result of joining two different things together to form a whole.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Nama 'Gabungan A dengan B': Struktur ini digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan atau hasil menggabungkan dua perkara yang berbeza untuk membentuk satu keseluruhan.
The dish is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Hidangan ini adalah gabungan manis dan pedas yang lazat.
EN: Tadao Ando is famous for his use of 'exposed concrete,' a style that emphasizes the raw beauty of the material. In Japanese aesthetics, this relates to 'Wabi-sabi,' finding beauty in simplicity and natural processes.
EN: The verb 'integrate' is often used with the preposition 'into' to describe the process of combining one thing with another so that they become a whole.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'integrate' (mengintegrasikan/menggabungkan) biasanya digunakan dengan kata sendi 'into' untuk menerangkan proses menggabungkan satu perkara dengan perkara lain sehingga menjadi satu keseluruhan.
The software allows users to integrate their calendars into the main dashboard.
Perisian ini membolehkan pengguna mengintegrasikan kalendar mereka ke dalam papan pemuka utama.
EN: Adverbs of manner (like 'masterfully') are often placed before the main verb to emphasize how an action is performed.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adverba cara (seperti 'masterfully', yang bermaksud dengan mahir atau dengan bijak) biasanya diletakkan sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menekankan cara sesuatu tindakan itu dilakukan.
She carefully painted the delicate flowers.
Dia melukis bunga-bunga yang halus itu dengan teliti.
EN: Tadao Ando's architecture is famous for 'shintai' (body), emphasizing the physical experience of nature within man-made structures. His use of light and wind is not just aesthetic but rooted in Japanese Zen philosophy of minimalism and connection to the environment.
EN: The correlative conjunction 'both A and B' is used to emphasize that two different qualities or facts are equally true for the subject. It connects two parallel structures (in this case, adjectives: 'modern' and 'ancient').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung korelatif 'both A and B' digunakan untuk menekankan bahawa dua ciri atau fakta yang berbeza adalah sama-sama benar bagi subjek. Ia menghubungkan dua struktur yang setara (dalam ayat ini, kata adjektif: 'modern' dan 'ancient').
The movie is both entertaining and educational.
Filem ini kedua-duanya menarik dan mendidik.
EN: The preposition 'in' is used here to indicate the respect or area in which something possesses a quality. 'In their simplicity' explains why the buildings feel modern.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'in' di sini digunakan untuk menunjukkan aspek atau bidang di mana sesuatu mempunyai kualiti tertentu. 'In their simplicity' menerangkan mengapa bangunan-bangunan ini kelihatan moden.
The two sisters are similar in their appearance.
Kedua-dua adik-beradik perempuan itu sangat serupa dari segi rupa.
EN: This sentence encapsulates the core philosophy of Tadao Ando's architecture. He is famous for using 'exposed concrete' (a modern material) to create spaces that evoke a sense of Zen and timelessness, often found in traditional Japanese aesthetics.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe life experiences or accomplishments that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and continue to be relevant now.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Sempurna (have/has + past participle) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan pengalaman hidup atau pencapaian yang berlaku pada masa lampau yang tidak spesifik, tetapi masih penting sehingga kini.
She has written several award-winning novels throughout her career.
Dia telah menulis beberapa novel yang memenangi anugerah sepanjang kerjayanya.
EN: The phrase 'each unique and inspiring' is an Absolute Phrase. It is a noun phrase followed by modifiers that provides additional information about the preceding nouns without using a full clause or a conjunction like 'and'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'each unique and inspiring' ialah Frasa Mutlak (Absolute Phrase). Ia terdiri daripada kata nama bersama dengan penerang, digunakan untuk menambah maklumat tentang kata nama sebelumnya, tanpa memerlukan klausa penuh atau kata hubung.
The students finished the exam, each feeling a sense of relief.
Para pelajar menyelesaikan peperiksaan, dan setiap seorang daripada mereka berasa lega.
EN: Tadao Ando's work is celebrated globally not just for its aesthetic but for how it bridges Western modernism with Japanese spatial concepts. The mention of 'cultural centers' refers to his many public projects that aim to foster community and art.
EN: Apposition (Appositives): An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename it or describe it in more detail. In this sentence, 'architecture's equivalent of the Nobel Prize' is an appositive describing the 'Pritzker Prize'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif (Apposition): Apositif ialah kata nama atau frasa nama yang terletak di sebelah kata nama lain untuk menamakan semula atau menerangkannya dengan lebih terperinci. Dalam ayat ini, "architecture's equivalent of the Nobel Prize" ialah apositif yang menerangkan "Pritzker Prize".
My brother, a talented musician, plays the cello.
Abang saya, seorang pemuzik yang sangat berbakat, bermain cello.
EN: Possessive Nouns with 's: To show ownership or relationship, we add 's to a singular noun. Here, 'architecture's equivalent' indicates a relationship belonging to the field of architecture.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Nama Milik ('s): Untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau hubungan, kita tambah 's pada kata nama tunggal. Di sini, "architecture's equivalent" bermaksud persamaan yang dimiliki oleh bidang seni bina.
The city's skyline is beautiful at night.
Garis langit bandar ini sangat cantik pada waktu malam.
EN: The Pritzker Architecture Prize is widely considered the highest honor in architecture. Mentioning it as the 'Nobel Prize of architecture' is a common way to convey its prestige to those outside the field.
EN: Non-restrictive Relative Clause: The phrase 'who never went to architecture school' is a non-restrictive clause, which provides extra information about the subject. It is separated by commas and can be removed without changing the core meaning of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa Relatif Tidak Terhad: 'who never went to architecture school' ialah klausa tidak terhad yang digunakan untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang subjek. Penggunaan ini biasanya dipisahkan dengan koma, dan walaupun ia dibuang, makna teras ayat tidak berubah.
My brother, who lives in London, is a doctor.
Abang saya (yang tinggal di London) ialah seorang doktor.
EN: Past Perfect Tense: 'Had become' is used to describe an action that was completed before a specific point in the past or to emphasize the result of a long process leading up to that past point.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Sempurna: 'Had become' digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum titik masa tertentu pada masa lampau, atau untuk menekankan hasil proses jangka panjang yang telah dicapai sebelum titik masa lampau tersebut.
By the time he was thirty, he had become a successful entrepreneur.
Pada usia tiga puluh tahun, dia telah menjadi seorang usahawan yang berjaya.
EN: Tadao Ando is famous for being a 'self-taught' architect. In Japan, where academic credentials and traditional apprenticeships are highly valued, his rise from a truck driver and professional boxer to a Pritzker Prize winner is considered an extraordinary example of personal determination.
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The word 'that' introduces a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'proved'. It explains exactly what was proven.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa Nama dengan 'that': Perkataan 'that' di sini memperkenalkan klausa nama yang berfungsi sebagai objek bagi kata kerja 'proved', untuk menerangkan dengan terperinci apa yang telah dibuktikan.
She believes that hard work leads to success.
Dia percaya bahawa usaha akan membawa kejayaan.
EN: Modal Verb 'can': Used here to express possibility or potential ability, indicating that the subjects (passion and self-education) have the power to achieve a result.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Bantu 'can': Digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau kebolehan yang berpotensi, menunjukkan bahawa subjek (keghairahan dan pendidikan kendiri) mempunyai kuasa untuk mencapai sesuatu hasil.
Reading books can expand your horizons.
Membaca buku boleh meluaskan pandangan anda.
EN: The sentence reflects the 'Self-made Man' ideal, which is highly valued in Western and modern global culture. It emphasizes individual agency and lifelong learning over formal institutional validation, a core theme in Tadao Ando's biography.
EN: Appositive Clause: The word 'reminder' is followed by a 'that' clause which explains the content of the reminder. This clause functions as a noun, providing specific information about the preceding abstract noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa Apositif: Perkataan 'reminder' diikuti dengan klausa 'that' yang menerangkan kandungan spesifik "peringatan" itu. Klausa ini berfungsi seperti kata nama, memberikan maklumat konkrit kepada kata nama abstrak sebelumnya.
The news that he won the prize surprised everyone.
Berita bahawa dia memenangi anugerah itu mengejutkan semua orang.
EN: As-clause as an Interruption: The phrase 'as Steve Jobs said' is a parenthetical insertion used to attribute a quote or idea to a specific source without changing the main sentence structure.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa 'As' sebagai Sisipan: Frasa 'as Steve Jobs said' ialah unsur sisipan, digunakan untuk mengaitkan petikan atau pandangan kepada sumber tertentu, tanpa mengubah struktur klausa utama.
As the teacher mentioned, the exam will be difficult.
Seperti yang dinyatakan oleh guru, peperiksaan ini akan menjadi sukar.
EN: The phrase 'Stay hungry, stay foolish' was originally from the 'Whole Earth Catalog' and popularized by Steve Jobs in his 2005 Stanford commencement speech. It encourages people to never stop learning and to be willing to take risks that others might find irrational.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Berprestij, dihormati
Dalam konteks: Belajar sendiri
Dalam konteks: Mendalam, sukar difahami
Dalam konteks: Mengubah sepenuhnya, transformasi
Dalam konteks: Kepintaran, keaslian
Dalam konteks: Unik, menjadi ciri khas
Dalam konteks: Menggabungkan, menyatukan
Dalam konteks: Setara, sama nilai
Dalam konteks: Bukti, keterangan
Dalam konteks: Ketabahan, kecekalan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A person or thing that has a lot of influence or power in a particular field.
Kuasa yang besar, tokoh yang berpengaruh
To flow quickly and in large amounts into something.
mencurah masuk, menuang ke dalam
To never be satisfied with what you know and to be willing to try things that others might think are unrealistic.
Kekal lapar, kekal bodoh
A style of medium-density housing where individual houses are built in a row and share side walls.
Rumah teres; Rumah deret
A gap or hole in a solid structure, such as a wall, that allows light, air, or people to pass through.
Bukaan
A unique and recognizable way of doing something that is characteristic of a specific person.
Gaya tersendiri; Gaya khas
Something that serves as clear evidence or proof of a specified fact, event, or quality.
Bukti; Testamen