EN: Possessive Nouns: Use an apostrophe followed by 's' ('s) to show ownership or origin. In this case, 'Yuzuru Hanyu's journey' indicates the journey belonging to him.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata nama milikan: Tambahkan apostrof dan s ('s) selepas kata nama untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau asal usul. Dalam ayat ini, "Yuzuru Hanyu's journey" menunjukkan perjalanan yang menjadi miliknya.
The athlete's dream came true after years of hard work.
Impian atlet itu tercapai selepas bertahun-tahun berusaha.
EN: Non-defining Relative Clauses: The word 'where' introduces a relative clause that provides extra information about a place (Sendai, Japan). It is separated by a comma because the location is already specific.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan pembatas: Perkataan "where" memperkenalkan klausa relatif yang memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang tempat (Sendai, Jepun). Oleh kerana tempat itu sudah jelas, ia dipisahkan dengan koma.
I visited Paris, where my parents first met.
Saya melawat Paris, di mana ibu bapa saya mula-mula bertemu.
EN: Sendai is the largest city in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It is famously known as the 'City of Trees' and was significantly affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which is a pivotal context for Yuzuru Hanyu's story of resilience.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'beginning his figure skating adventure' is a participle phrase used to describe a simultaneous action or a direct result of the main clause. It functions as an adverbial modifier, providing more information about the main event.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle kini (V-ing): 'beginning his figure skating adventure' ialah frasa participle yang digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak dengan klausa utama atau sebagai hasil langsung daripadanya. Ia bertindak sebagai penerang adverba, memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang peristiwa utama.
She walked out of the room, closing the door quietly behind her.
Dia keluar dari bilik, sambil menutup pintu dengan perlahan.
EN: Prepositional Phrase of Time: 'At the young age of...' is a fixed structure used to emphasize that an event happened when someone was very young. It sets the temporal context for the narrative.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa preposisi masa: 'At the young age of...' ialah struktur tetap yang digunakan untuk menekankan bahawa sesuatu berlaku ketika seseorang itu masih sangat muda. Ia menetapkan latar masa untuk penceritaan.
At the young age of seven, he started learning the piano.
Pada usia muda tujuh tahun, dia mula belajar bermain piano.
EN: In Japan, it is common for younger siblings to follow their older siblings into sports or arts, a dynamic often referred to as following in someone's footsteps. Yuzuru Hanyu's start is a classic example of this family influence in Japanese athletic culture.
EN: Present Participle as a Reduced Relative Clause: The word 'battling' functions as a participle phrase that provides additional information about the subject 'he' and the situation. It replaces a longer clause like 'while he was battling'.
Bahasa Melayu: Participle kini sebagai penerang: 'battling' di sini berfungsi sebagai frasa participle untuk menerangkan keadaan subjek 'he' pada masa itu. Ini menggantikan klausa yang lebih panjang seperti 'while he was battling', menjadikan ayat lebih ringkas.
She walked into the room, carrying a heavy box.
Dia masuk ke dalam bilik sambil membawa sebuah kotak yang berat.
EN: Infinitive with 'Refuse': The verb 'refuse' is followed by a 'to-infinitive' (to + base verb) to indicate what action the subject is declining to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja refuse diikuti infinitif: Kata kerja 'refuse' (menolak) biasanya diikuti oleh 'to + kata kerja dasar', untuk menunjukkan tindakan yang subjek enggan lakukan.
They refused to sign the contract.
Mereka enggan menandatangani kontrak itu.
EN: The phrase 'let something define you' is a common English idiom used in motivational contexts. It means to allow a single event, illness, or characteristic to determine your entire identity or worth. Refusing to let a challenge define you is seen as a sign of strong character and resilience.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing) is used here as a reduced relative clause or a resultative clause to provide additional information or show a consequence of the main action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle kini (V-ing) di sini digunakan sebagai klausa relatif diringkaskan atau klausa hasil, untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan atau menunjukkan hasil daripada tindakan klausa utama (membayangkan...).
The storm hit the coast, causing widespread power outages.
Ribut melanda pantai, menyebabkan gangguan bekalan elektrik secara besar-besaran.
EN: The conjunction 'as' is used to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time, often showing a progression or development.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'as' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa dua tindakan berlaku serentak, biasanya untuk menunjukkan perkembangan atau kemajuan dalam proses (semasa...).
As the sun set, the temperature began to drop.
Apabila matahari terbenam, suhu mula menurun.
EN: In the context of figure skating, 'junior competitions' refer to the high-level international circuit for skaters typically aged 13-19. Success at this level is a strong predictor of future Olympic success, which is why the sentence mentions it 'hinting at greatness'.
EN: The passive voice 'is etched' (be + past participle) is used here metaphorically to describe an event that is permanently fixed or remembered in someone's mind.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif 'is etched' (kata kerja be + participle lampau) digunakan di sini secara metafora untuk menerangkan bahawa sesuatu peristiwa telah kekal atau terukir secara kekal dalam fikiran seseorang.
The beautiful sunset was etched in her mind forever.
Matahari terbenam yang indah itu terukir selama-lamanya dalam fikirannya.
EN: Apposition: 'March 11, 2011' acts as an appositive, a noun phrase that renames or identifies the noun 'The date' immediately preceding it.
Bahasa Melayu: Aposisi: 'March 11, 2011' bertindak sebagai aposisi, iaitu frasa nama yang menamakan semula atau mentakrifkan kata nama sebelumnya, 'The date'.
My friend, a talented pianist, won the competition.
Rakan saya, seorang pemain piano yang berbakat, memenangi pertandingan itu.
EN: March 11, 2011, refers to the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. It is a defining moment in modern Japanese history, representing both immense tragedy and the subsequent national spirit of 'Kizuna' (bonds) and resilience.
EN: The Past Continuous tense (was practicing) is used to describe an ongoing action in the past that was interrupted by a sudden event (Past Simple: struck).
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau berterusan (was practicing) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung pada masa lampau, yang terganggu oleh peristiwa lain yang tiba-tiba (kala lampau mudah: struck).
I was sleeping when the alarm went off.
Saya sedang tidur apabila loceng berbunyi.
EN: The conjunction 'while' is used to introduce a background action or a continuous state during which another event occurs.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'while' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan tindakan latar atau keadaan berterusan, di mana peristiwa lain berlaku.
While we were walking home, it started to rain.
Semasa kami berjalan pulang, hujan mula turun.
EN: This sentence refers to the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. It was a defining moment for Japan and significantly shaped Yuzuru Hanyu's career and his commitment to his hometown, Sendai.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (Reduced Relative Clause): The phrase 'running outside...' acts as a participle phrase describing the subject 'He' and the simultaneous action or manner of the main verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle kini (klausa relatif diringkaskan): 'running outside...' berfungsi sebagai frasa participle untuk menerangkan tindakan sampingan subjek 'He' atau keadaan semasa melakukan kata kerja utama.
She sat by the window, watching the rain fall.
Dia duduk di tepi tingkap, melihat hujan turun.
EN: The Conjunction 'As' for Simultaneity: 'As' is used here to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time, often implying a background situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'As' untuk keserentakan: 'As' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan bahawa dua tindakan berlaku serentak, biasanya membayangkan keadaan latar.
As I was leaving the house, the phone rang.
Semasa saya hendak keluar rumah, telefon berbunyi.
EN: The mention of 'running outside in his skates' highlights the extreme urgency of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. In Japanese culture, removing shoes before entering a building is strict; to run outside in skates implies a life-threatening situation where normal etiquette and safety procedures were abandoned.
EN: The present participle phrase 'leaving a scar...' acts as a resultative clause, indicating a consequence of the preceding main clause actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle kini "leaving a scar..." bertindak sebagai klausa hasil, menunjukkan akibat atau kesan yang terhasil daripada tindakan dalam klausa utama.
The storm knocked down several trees, blocking the main road.
Ribut menumbangkan beberapa pokok, menyebabkan jalan utama terhalang.
EN: Compound subjects and verbs: The sentence uses 'and' to connect two subjects (earthquake, tsunami) and two verbs (destroyed, damaged) to show multiple related actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Subjek dan kata kerja majmuk: Ayat ini menggunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua subjek (gempa bumi, tsunami) dan dua kata kerja (memusnahkan, merosakkan), untuk menyatakan beberapa tindakan yang berkaitan.
The rain and wind battered the coast and flooded the streets.
Ribut melanda pantai dan membanjiri jalan-jalan.
EN: The sentence refers to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. In Japanese culture, this event is a significant collective trauma, and Yuzuru Hanyu's recovery and success became a symbol of national hope and 'Ganbare' (perseverance).
EN: The structure 'find oneself + V-ing' is used to describe a situation where someone realizes they are in a particular state or doing something, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances beyond their control.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "find oneself + V-ing" digunakan untuk menerangkan situasi di mana seseorang mendapati dirinya berada dalam keadaan atau sedang melakukan sesuatu, biasanya secara tidak sengaja atau disebabkan oleh keadaan.
After walking for hours, she found herself standing in front of the old library.
Selepas berjalan selama beberapa jam, dia mendapati dirinya berdiri di hadapan perpustakaan lama itu.
EN: Participial Phrases (V-ing) are used here as supplementary information to describe simultaneous actions. 'Performing...' acts as an adverbial phrase modifying the main clause, explaining how or in what context he was training.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle (V-ing) di sini digunakan sebagai maklumat tambahan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak. "Performing..." bertindak sebagai frasa adverba yang menerangkan klausa utama, menjelaskan cara atau latar dia berlatih.
He spent the afternoon in the park, reading a book and enjoying the sun.
Dia menghabiskan petang di taman, sambil membaca buku dan menikmati cahaya matahari.
EN: The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake (Tohoku earthquake) was a defining moment for Sendai and Yuzuru Hanyu. His struggle to train in shopping malls reflects the severe infrastructure damage in the region and his determination to continue despite the tragedy.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (Reduced Relative Clause): The phrase 'facing an uncertain future' acts as an adjective modifying 'His family'. It is a reduced form of 'who were facing...', used to describe a simultaneous state or action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle kini (klausa relatif diringkaskan): Frasa 'facing an uncertain future' bertindak sebagai penerang adjektif bagi 'His family'. Ia adalah bentuk ringkas bagi 'who were facing...', digunakan untuk menerangkan keadaan atau tindakan yang berlaku serentak.
The students sat in the library, preparing for their final exams.
Para pelajar duduk di perpustakaan, sambil membuat persediaan untuk peperiksaan akhir.
EN: Parenthetical Expression: The phrase 'like many others' is inserted to provide extra information. It is set off by commas and does not change the grammatical structure of the main sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Ungkapan kurungan: 'like many others' disisipkan dalam ayat untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan. Ia dipisahkan dengan koma dan tidak mengubah struktur tatabahasa klausa utama.
The weather, like our plans, changed unexpectedly.
Cuaca, seperti rancangan kami, berubah secara tidak dijangka.
EN: In Japan, 'evacuation centers' (hinanjo) are typically public schools or community centers used during natural disasters like the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Living there for months signifies extreme hardship and the loss of one's private home.
EN: Participle Phrases (Present Participle): The phrase 'questioning his path' is a participle phrase that functions as an adverbial modifier. It describes an action happening simultaneously with the main verb 'considered' or provides additional information about the subject's state of mind.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle (participle kini): 'questioning his path' ialah frasa participle yang bertindak sebagai penerang adverba. Ia menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak dengan kata kerja utama 'considered', atau memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang keadaan fikiran subjek.
She sat by the window, watching the rain fall.
Dia duduk di tepi tingkap, melihat hujan turun.
EN: Gerunds after specific verbs: The verb 'consider' is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) when it means to think about doing something. Here, 'quitting' acts as the direct object of the verb 'considered'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gerund selepas kata kerja tertentu: Apabila 'consider' bermaksud mempertimbangkan untuk melakukan sesuatu, ia mesti diikuti oleh gerund (kata kerja + -ing). Di sini, 'quitting' bertindak sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'considered'.
They are considering moving to a new city.
Mereka sedang mempertimbangkan untuk berpindah ke bandar baharu.
EN: In the context of Japanese culture and sports, the concept of 'resilience' (gaman or fukkou) is deeply valued. Yuzuru Hanyu's internal struggle after the 2011 earthquake reflects the collective trauma of the nation and the immense pressure on individuals to persevere despite overwhelming odds.
EN: The phrase 'with no + noun' functions as a prepositional phrase describing a state or condition, often used to provide additional context to the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "with no + kata nama" berfungsi sebagai frasa preposisi yang menerangkan keadaan atau situasi, biasanya digunakan untuk memberikan maklumat latar tambahan kepada klausa utama.
He walked into the room with no hesitation.
Dia masuk ke dalam bilik tanpa sebarang keraguan.
EN: The adverbial phrase 'deep down' is used to describe a person's true feelings or character, which may be hidden from others or even from themselves.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa adverba "deep down" bermaksud "di lubuk hati", digunakan untuk menerangkan perasaan atau sifat sebenar seseorang yang mungkin tidak disedari oleh orang lain atau bahkan oleh diri sendiri.
Deep down, she knew she had made the right decision.
Di lubuk hatinya, dia tahu dia telah membuat keputusan yang betul.
EN: The sentence reflects the Japanese concept of 'Gaman' (endurance/perseverance) and 'Fukkō' (reconstruction/recovery). After the 2011 earthquake, many people found strength in their internal passion to overcome external devastation.
EN: The structure 'not just... but (also)...' is a correlative conjunction used to emphasize that two things are true, with the second point often being more significant than the first.
Bahasa Melayu: "Not just... but (also)..." ialah struktur kata hubung korelatif yang digunakan untuk menekankan bahawa kedua-dua perkara adalah benar, dan biasanya perkara kedua lebih penting atau berkesan daripada yang pertama.
She is not just a talented singer, but a dedicated activist.
Dia bukan sahaja seorang penyanyi yang berbakat, tetapi juga seorang aktivis yang komited.
EN: The use of 'would' here functions as the 'future in the past.' It describes an action that was going to happen from a perspective in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan 'would' di sini berfungsi sebagai 'masa depan dalam masa lampau'. Ia menerangkan tindakan atau keazaman yang akan berlaku dari sudut pandangan masa lampau.
He knew that one day he would return to his hometown.
Dia tahu bahawa suatu hari nanti dia akan kembali ke kampung halamannya.
EN: Sendai was one of the cities hardest hit by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Yuzuru Hanyu's commitment to his hometown made him a national hero and a symbol of recovery (Fukkō) in Japan.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing) is used here as a resultative or descriptive modifier. It explains a simultaneous action or a result of the main clause, functioning similarly to 'and thus he became'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa participle kini (V-ing) di sini digunakan sebagai penerang hasil atau deskriptif. Ia menjelaskan tindakan yang berlaku serentak dengan klausa utama atau hasil yang terhasil daripadanya, berfungsi seperti "dan dengan itu menjadi".
The athlete won the gold medal, breaking the world record.
Atlet itu memenangi pingat emas, memecahkan rekod dunia.
EN: The Infinitive Phrase 'to bring...' acts as the direct object of the verb 'wanted', indicating the purpose or desire of the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa infinitif "to bring..." bertindak sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja "wanted", menunjukkan tujuan atau keinginan subjek.
She wanted to help the community after the storm.
Selepas ribut, dia mahu membantu komuniti.
EN: The term 'resilience' is deeply connected to the Japanese concept of 'Gaman' (enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity), especially in the context of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
EN: The use of 'To + Verb' (Infinitive) at the beginning of a sentence often functions as an 'Infinitive of Purpose,' explaining why the main action is being performed.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan "To + Kata Kerja" (infinitif) pada permulaan ayat biasanya berfungsi sebagai "infinitif tujuan", digunakan untuk menjelaskan sebab atau tujuan melakukan tindakan dalam klausa utama.
To improve her health, she started jogging every morning.
Untuk meningkatkan kesihatan, dia mula berjoging setiap pagi.
EN: The word 'further' is used here as a verb meaning 'to promote' or 'to advance' the progress of something.
Bahasa Melayu: "Further" di sini digunakan sebagai kata kerja yang bermaksud "mempromosikan" atau "memajukan" perkembangan sesuatu.
He took an online course to further his career.
Dia mengambil kursus dalam talian untuk memajukan kerjayanya.
EN: Brian Orser is a world-renowned figure skating coach based in Toronto. Moving to a different country for elite sports training is a common but significant step for top-tier athletes seeking specialized expertise.
EN: The sentence uses abstract nouns (dedication, commitment, desire) followed by prepositional phrases or to-infinitives to define the object of the feeling. 'Commitment to' is a fixed collocation where 'to' is a preposition.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan kata nama abstrak (dedication, commitment, desire) diikuti oleh frasa preposisi atau infinitif untuk menentukan objek perasaan tersebut. "Commitment to" ialah kolokasi tetap, di mana "to" ialah preposisi.
Her commitment to excellence inspired the whole team.
Keinginannya untuk kecemerlangan memberi inspirasi kepada seluruh pasukan.
EN: The phrase 'make a difference' is an English idiom meaning to have a significant effect on a person or situation, often in a positive way.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "make a difference" ialah simpulan bahasa Inggeris yang bermaksud memberi kesan yang signifikan kepada seseorang atau situasi, biasanya perubahan yang positif.
Even small donations can make a difference in someone's life.
Walaupun sumbangan kecil boleh mengubah kehidupan seseorang.
EN: In the context of sports, 'dedication' often refers to the extreme discipline and sacrifice athletes undergo to reach the top level, which is highly valued in both Western and Japanese sporting cultures.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Perjalanan atau pengalaman yang penuh dengan pengembaraan dan cabaran
Dalam konteks: Terukir dalam ingatan, meninggalkan kesan yang mendalam dan sukar dilupakan
Dalam konteks: (Dari tempat berbahaya) berpindah, mengosongkan
Dalam konteks: Yang berlaku selepas itu, yang menyusul
Dalam konteks: Sangat besar, amat besar (biasanya merujuk kepada tahap atau skala)
Dalam konteks: Mengalami kemusnahan yang teruk
Dalam konteks: Ketahanan, keupayaan untuk pulih dengan cepat daripada kesusahan
Dalam konteks: Pengabdian, komitmen, merujuk kepada semangat dan usaha terhadap sesuatu perkara
Dalam konteks: Komitmen, penglibatan, merujuk kepada sokongan yang kukuh atau rasa tanggungjawab terhadap sesuatu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
At an early stage in a process or period of time.
Pada peringkat awal, pada mulanya
To suggest something in an indirect way.
Membayangkan, mengisyaratkan
In one's innermost feelings, despite appearances to the contrary.
Di lubuk hati, sebenarnya
To have a significant effect on a person or situation.
Membuat perbezaan, membawa perubahan
A sport where skaters perform jumps, spins, and footwork on ice, originally named for the required patterns (figures) carved into the ice.
Luncur ais berbunga
A specific category in professional sports for athletes who have not yet reached the age or status required for 'Senior' level competition.
Pertandingan junior