EN: The use of a colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce an explanation, a list, or a clarification of the preceding clause. In this sentence, it specifies what the 'ultimate dream' was.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan titik bertindih (:) ialah tanda baca yang digunakan untuk memperkenalkan penjelasan, senarai, atau penjelasan lanjut tentang ayat sebelumnya. Dalam ayat ini, ia menyatakan secara khusus apakah "impian utama" itu.
She had one goal in mind: to break the world record.
Dia hanya mempunyai satu matlamat dalam fikirannya: memecahkan rekod dunia.
EN: Compound adjectives with ages (e.g., '19-year-old') function as a single modifier before a noun. Note that 'year' is singular and hyphens are required.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif majmuk umur (contohnya, '19-year-old'): Struktur ini bertindak sebagai penerang tunggal sebelum kata nama. Perhatikan bahawa 'year' mesti digunakan dalam bentuk tunggal dan mesti disambung dengan tanda sempang.
A five-year-old child can already use a tablet.
Seorang kanak-kanak berumur lima tahun sudah pandai menggunakan tablet.
EN: Yuzuru Hanyu is a national icon in Japan, often referred to as the 'Ice Prince.' His victory in 2014 was particularly significant as it brought hope to his hometown, Sendai, which had been devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
EN: Appositive Phrase: A noun phrase placed next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a historic achievement' describes the entire preceding clause or the fact of him becoming a champion.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Apositif: Struktur yang diletakkan di sebelah kata nama lain untuk menamakan semula atau menerangkan kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, "a historic achievement" digunakan untuk menerangkan fakta "menjadi juara" yang disebut sebelum ini.
She won the marathon, a remarkable feat for a beginner.
Dia memenangi perlumbaan maraton, yang merupakan pencapaian yang luar biasa bagi seorang pemula.
EN: Superlative Adjectives: Used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality (the + adjective + -est).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Adjektif Superlatif: Digunakan untuk menerangkan objek yang berada pada tahap tertinggi atau terendah dalam sesuatu kualiti (the + kata adjektif + -est).
This is the oldest building in the city.
Ini adalah bangunan tertua di bandar ini.
EN: Yuzuru Hanyu's 2014 gold medal was a pivotal moment for Japan, as he was the first Japanese man to win Olympic gold in figure skating, sparking a massive boom in the sport's popularity in the country.
EN: The sentence uses a 'Reduced Relative Clause' (filled with pride...). This is a past participle phrase that functions as an adjective to describe the subject 'The nation'. It is a shortened form of 'which was filled with pride'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan 'Klausa Relatif Diringkaskan' (filled with pride...). Ini ialah frasa partisipel lampau yang bertindak sebagai adjektif untuk menerangkan subjek "The nation". Ia adalah bentuk ringkas bagi "which was filled with pride".
The students sat in silence, exhausted from the long exam.
Para pelajar duduk dengan senyap, keletihan akibat peperiksaan yang panjang.
EN: The verb 'erupt' is used metaphorically here. While it literally refers to a volcano, in this context, it describes a sudden and intense outbreak of noise or emotion among a large group of people.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "erupt" digunakan secara metafora di sini. Walaupun secara literal ia merujuk kepada gunung berapi yang "meletus", dalam konteks ini, ia menerangkan sekumpulan besar orang yang tiba-tiba mengeluarkan bunyi atau emosi yang kuat.
The stadium erupted when the home team scored the winning goal.
Apabila pasukan tuan rumah menjaringkan gol kemenangan, seluruh stadium bergemuruh dengan sorakan.
EN: In Japan, Olympic success is often viewed as a collective national achievement. The phrase 'The nation erupted' reflects the deep sense of unity and shared identity Japanese people feel with their athletes, especially a figure like Yuzuru Hanyu who represents resilience.
EN: Apposition: The phrase 'tears of joy and relief...' acts as an appositive, which is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides more specific information about a preceding noun ('the tears').
Bahasa Melayu: Aposisi (Apposition): Frasa 'tears of joy and relief...' bertindak sebagai apositif, yang digunakan untuk mentakrifkan semula atau menjelaskan kata nama sebelumnya ('the tears'), memberikan butiran yang lebih spesifik.
He gave her a gift, a beautiful gold watch.
Dia memberinya hadiah, sebuah jam tangan emas yang cantik.
EN: Adverbial Placement: Starting a sentence with a prepositional phrase like 'In Sendai' sets the scene or location (Adverbial of Place) before the main action occurs.
Bahasa Melayu: Kedudukan Keterangan: Memulakan ayat dengan frasa sendi nama (seperti 'In Sendai') membolehkan penetapan latar atau tempat sebelum tindakan utama berlaku (keterangan tempat).
In the garden, the flowers were blooming.
Di taman, bunga-bunga sedang mekar.
EN: Sendai is Yuzuru Hanyu's hometown. In Japanese culture, the concept of 'hometown hero' (kyodo no eiyu) is very strong, representing local pride and the deep emotional connection between a community and its successful representatives.
EN: The colon (:) is used here to introduce an explanation or clarification. It signals that the second part of the sentence provides specific details about the 'disaster' mentioned in the first part.
Bahasa Melayu: Titik bertindih (:) digunakan di sini untuk memperkenalkan penjelasan atau penerangan. Ia menandakan bahawa bahagian kedua ayat akan memberikan butiran khusus tentang "bencana" yang disebut di bahagian pertama.
The team faced a major problem: they had run out of funding.
Pasukan itu menghadapi satu masalah besar: wang mereka telah habis.
EN: The Past Simple tense ('struck', 'suffered') is used to describe completed actions or events that happened at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Mudah (seperti struck, suffered) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan atau peristiwa yang telah selesai pada titik masa tertentu pada masa lampau.
The storm struck the coast early yesterday morning.
Ribut melanda pantai pada awal pagi semalam.
EN: The 2018 PyeongChang Olympics were a pivotal moment for Yuzuru Hanyu. His injury was a major news story in Japan and the figure skating world, as it threatened his ability to defend his gold medal. The phrase 'disaster struck' reflects the high stakes and the dramatic nature of this event in sports history.
EN: The modal verb 'couldn't' (could not) is the past tense of 'can't', used here to express a lack of ability or possibility in the past due to external circumstances (his injury).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu 'couldn't' (could not) ialah bentuk lampau bagi 'can't', digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan kekurangan keupayaan atau kemungkinan pada masa lampau disebabkan oleh keadaan luaran (kecederaan).
She couldn't attend the meeting because she was ill.
Dia tidak dapat menghadiri mesyuarat kerana sakit.
EN: The verb 'withdraw' is often followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate leaving or retreating from a specific event, competition, or organization.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'withdraw' (menarik diri) selalunya diikuti oleh kata sendi 'from' untuk menunjukkan meninggalkan atau menarik diri daripada aktiviti, pertandingan, atau organisasi tertentu.
The candidate decided to withdraw from the election.
Calon itu memutuskan untuk menarik diri daripada pilihan raya.
EN: In the context of elite sports, 'withdrawing' is often seen as a difficult decision that balances health against national or personal expectations. For Yuzuru Hanyu, his refusal to withdraw despite a severe injury added to his legendary status in Japan.
EN: The structure 'without + having + past participle' is a perfect gerund phrase used to indicate that an action (competing) did not happen before the main action (arriving).
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'without + having + partisipel lampau' ialah frasa gerund sempurna yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tindakan (bertanding) tidak berlaku sebelum tindakan klausa utama (tiba) berlaku.
She passed the exam without having studied much.
Dia lulus peperiksaan tanpa banyak belajar.
EN: The present participle phrase 'facing...' acts as a reduced relative clause or a simultaneous action modifier, describing the subject's state or situation while performing the main verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini 'facing...' bertindak sebagai klausa relatif diringkaskan atau penerang yang menggambarkan keadaan subjek semasa melakukan tindakan klausa utama atau situasi yang berlaku serentak (menghadapi...).
He walked onto the stage, feeling very nervous.
Dia melangkah ke atas pentas, berasa sangat gementar.
EN: In the context of elite sports, 'that season' refers to the competitive calendar leading up to a major championship. For a top athlete like Yuzuru Hanyu to arrive at the Olympics without prior competition is extremely rare and highlights the severity of his injury and his mental strength.
EN: The preposition 'Despite' is used to express contrast. It must be followed by a noun, a noun phrase, or a gerund (-ing form), rather than a full clause with a subject and verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'Despite' (walaupun) digunakan untuk menunjukkan pertentangan. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata nama, frasa kata nama, atau gerund (bentuk -ing), dan tidak boleh diikuti oleh klausa lengkap yang mengandungi subjek dan kata kerja.
Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert continued as planned.
Walaupun hujan lebat, konsert luar rumah tetap diteruskan seperti yang dirancang.
EN: The present participle phrase ('showing...') acts as a supplementary clause, describing an action that happens at the same time as the main verb or as a result of it.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini ('showing...') bertindak sebagai klausa tambahan, menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak dengan kata kerja utama atau sebagai akibat daripadanya.
She walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.
Dia keluar dari bilik dan menutup pintu dengan kuat.
EN: In the context of sports, 'defending a title' refers to a previous champion competing to win the same event again. For Yuzuru Hanyu, this refers to his 2018 PyeongChang victory after winning in 2014, a feat that is extremely rare in figure skating due to the physical toll on the body.
EN: The preposition 'Despite' is used to express contrast. It is followed by a noun or a noun phrase (in this case, 'his injury'), not a full clause with a subject and verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'Despite' (walaupun) digunakan untuk menunjukkan pertentangan. Ia diikuti oleh kata nama atau frasa kata nama (dalam ayat ini, 'his injury'), bukan klausa lengkap yang mengandungi subjek dan kata kerja.
Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert continued as planned.
Walaupun hujan lebat, konsert luar rumah tetap diteruskan seperti yang dirancang.
EN: The present participle phrase 'achieving the impossible' functions as a resultative participle. It describes the result or consequence of the main actions (defied and won).
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini 'achieving the impossible' berfungsi sebagai partisipel hasil. Ia menerangkan hasil atau kesan yang terhasil daripada tindakan utama (mencabar dan menang).
She worked hard all year, eventually earning a promotion.
Dia bekerja keras sepanjang tahun, akhirnya mendapat kenaikan pangkat.
EN: Yuzuru Hanyu is a national icon in Japan. His 2018 victory was particularly significant because he was the first male skater to win consecutive Olympic golds since Dick Button in 1952. The phrase 'defied expectations' reflects the intense media scrutiny and skepticism he faced due to his injury before the games.
EN: The phrase 'back-to-back' is a compound adjective used to describe events that happen one after another without interruption. In sports, it specifically refers to winning consecutive championships.
Bahasa Melayu: "back-to-back" ialah kata adjektif majmuk yang digunakan untuk menerangkan peristiwa yang berlaku berturut-turut tanpa gangguan. Dalam sukan, ia merujuk kepada memenangi kejuaraan secara berturut-turut.
The team won back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021.
Pasukan itu memenangi kejuaraan berturut-turut pada tahun 2020 dan 2021.
EN: The present participle phrase (V-ing), 'cementing his place...', acts as a resultative clause. It describes a consequence or a secondary action that happens as a result of the main clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (V-ing) "cementing his place..." di sini bertindak sebagai klausa hasil. Ia menerangkan hasil atau tindakan sekunder yang mengikuti tindakan klausa utama, bermaksud "dengan itu mengukuhkan...".
She broke the world record, inspiring millions of young athletes.
Dia memecahkan rekod dunia, dengan itu memberi inspirasi kepada berjuta-juta atlet muda.
EN: In the context of the Olympics, winning 'back-to-back' gold medals is an extremely rare feat, especially in figure skating where physical longevity is short. Yuzuru Hanyu's achievement in 2014 and 2018 made him a national hero in Japan.
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the performer. Here, 'was considered' indicates the public's general opinion of the performance.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara Pasif (be + partisipel lampau): Digunakan apabila tumpuan diberikan kepada tindakan itu sendiri atau penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Dalam ayat ini, "was considered" menunjukkan penilaian umum orang ramai terhadap persembahan tersebut.
The novel was considered a classic by many critics.
Novel ini dianggap sebagai klasik oleh ramai pengkritik.
EN: Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. 'A display of artistry and athleticism' acts as an appositive to 'masterpiece', providing more detail.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Apositif: Frasa kata nama yang terletak selepas kata nama lain untuk mentakrifkan semula atau menjelaskan kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, "a display of artistry and athleticism" berfungsi sebagai apositif bagi "masterpiece", memberikan butiran lanjut.
My brother, a talented musician, plays the piano every day.
Abang saya seorang pemuzik yang berbakat, dia bermain piano setiap hari.
EN: 'SEIMEI' refers to the soundtrack of the film 'Onmyoji', composed by Shigeru Umebayashi. By choosing this music, Yuzuru Hanyu showcased Japanese traditional culture on the global stage, embodying the character of Abe no Seimei, a legendary cosmologist.
EN: The verb 'showcase' is used as a transitive verb meaning to display or exhibit something's best qualities in a positive way.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "showcase" digunakan sebagai kata kerja transitif yang bermaksud "menonjolkan" atau "memaparkan", biasanya digunakan untuk mempersembahkan kualiti terbaik sesuatu perkara dengan cara yang positif.
The exhibition showcased the latest technological innovations.
Pameran itu mempamerkan inovasi teknologi terkini.
EN: Compound adjectives like 'unwavering' (prefix 'un-' + 'wavering') are used to modify nouns to provide specific character traits or states.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif majmuk seperti "unwavering" (awalan un- + wavering) digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama, memberikan ciri personaliti atau keadaan tertentu, di sini merujuk kepada "tidak berbelah bahagi".
She has an unwavering commitment to her goals.
Dia mempunyai komitmen yang tidak berbelah bahagi terhadap matlamatnya.
EN: In Japanese sports culture, the concept of 'determination' and 'effort' (often referred to as 'ganbaru') is highly valued, especially when overcoming injuries to achieve success for the nation.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing) is used here as a 'reduced relative clause' or a 'resultative/simultaneous action' modifier. It describes an action that happens at the same time as or as a direct result of the main verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Partisipel Kini (V-ing) digunakan di sini sebagai 'klausa relatif diringkaskan' atau penerang 'iringan/hasil'. Ia menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak dengan kata kerja utama atau sebagai akibat langsung daripadanya.
She left the room, closing the door quietly behind her.
Dia meninggalkan bilik, menutup pintu dengan perlahan di belakangnya.
EN: The phrase 'turn professional' (or 'go pro') is a specific collocation used when an athlete or performer moves from amateur status to a paid career.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'turn professional' (atau 'go pro') ialah kolokasi khusus yang digunakan apabila atlet atau penghibur beralih daripada status amatur kepada kerjaya profesional.
After winning the national championship, the young golfer decided to turn professional.
Selepas memenangi kejuaraan negara, pemain golf muda itu memutuskan untuk menjadi pemain profesional.
EN: In the world of figure skating, 'turning professional' means retiring from ISU-sanctioned competitions (like the Olympics) to focus on ice shows and commercial performances. For a legend like Yuzuru Hanyu, this was a monumental shift in the sport's landscape.
EN: Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a jump...' describes 'the elusive quadruple axel'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Apositif: Kata nama atau frasa kata nama yang terletak selepas kata nama lain untuk menamakan semula atau menerangkan dengan lebih lanjut kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, "a jump..." digunakan untuk menjelaskan "the elusive quadruple axel".
My brother, a talented chef, lives in Paris.
Abang saya seorang chef yang sangat berbakat, dia tinggal di Paris.
EN: Relative Clause (Adjective Clause): A clause starting with 'that' or 'which' used to provide more information about a noun. 'that no one has ever successfully landed' modifies 'a jump'.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa Relatif (Klausa Adjektif): Klausa yang bermula dengan 'that' atau 'which' digunakan untuk memberikan maklumat lanjut tentang kata nama. Di sini, 'that no one has ever successfully landed' menerangkan kata nama 'a jump' yang terdahulu.
This is the book that I told you about.
Inilah buku yang saya beritahu anda tentang itu.
EN: The 'quadruple axel' (4A) is the most difficult jump in figure skating, requiring 4.5 rotations in the air. As of Yuzuru Hanyu's professional turn, it remained the 'ultimate frontier' of the sport, symbolizing his relentless pursuit of perfection beyond medals.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): Used here as a 'reduced relative clause' or to describe a simultaneous action, providing additional information about the subject (He).
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Partisipel Kini (V-ing): Digunakan di sini sebagai 'klausa relatif diringkaskan' atau untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak, memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang subjek ayat (He).
She walked out of the room, smiling at everyone.
Dia keluar dari bilik sambil tersenyum kepada semua orang.
EN: Preposition 'Across': Used to indicate movement or extension from one side to the other, or to describe something happening throughout a whole area.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Sendi 'Across': Digunakan untuk menunjukkan pergerakan atau lanjutan dari satu sisi ke sisi yang lain, atau untuk menerangkan perkara yang berlaku di seluruh kawasan (merentasi).
The news spread across the country quickly.
Berita itu tersebar dengan pantas ke seluruh negara.
EN: In Japan, figure skating is immensely popular, and top skaters like Yuzuru Hanyu are treated like major celebrities. 'Solo ice shows' are a unique professional path where a single skater headlines an entire production, which is a testament to their massive drawing power.
EN: The 'not A, but B' structure is used to contrast two ideas, emphasizing that the second part (B) is the true or more important one.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "not A, but B" digunakan untuk membezakan dua idea, menekankan bahawa bahagian kedua (B) adalah keadaan yang sebenar atau lebih penting.
Success is not about luck, but about hard work.
Kejayaan bukan terletak pada nasib, tetapi pada usaha.
EN: The present participle phrase (pushing...) acts as a 'resultative' or 'circumstantial' modifier, describing an action that happens simultaneously with the main verb or as a consequence of it.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa partisipel kini (pushing...) bertindak sebagai "keterangan hasil" atau "keterangan iringan", menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku serentak dengan kata kerja klausa utama atau sebagai akibat daripadanya.
She walked out of the room, slamming the door.
Dia keluar dari bilik, menghempas pintu dengan kuat.
EN: Yuzuru Hanyu's transition from competitive skating to professional performance reflects a deep cultural respect in Japan for 'do' (the way) or mastery of an art form beyond mere winning.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Merujuk kepada pencapaian atau kejayaan penting dalam sukan atau usaha peribadi.
Dalam konteks: Menarik diri atau menarik balik penyertaan daripada pertandingan atau aktiviti yang disertai.
Dalam konteks: Sangat besar, amat sangat, digunakan untuk menggambarkan tahap tekanan atau keraguan.
Dalam konteks: Ketidakpastian, merujuk kepada keadaan keliru atau tidak dapat diramal tentang masa depan atau keputusan.
Dalam konteks: Mencabar, menentang, di sini bermaksud memecahkan atau mengatasi jangkaan negatif orang ramai.
Dalam konteks: Mengukuhkan, menguatkan, secara metafora menjadikan sesuatu kedudukan atau reputasi tidak boleh digoyahkan.
Dalam konteks: Karya agung, karya hebat, menggambarkan persembahan artistik yang bertaraf sangat tinggi.
Dalam konteks: Tidak berbelah bahagi, menggambarkan kemahuan atau keazaman yang sangat kuat dan tidak pernah goyah.
Dalam konteks: Memulakan, memulakan (perjalanan atau fasa kerjaya baharu).
Dalam konteks: Sukar digenggam, sukar dicapai, menggambarkan matlamat yang amat sukar untuk diperoleh atau direalisasikan.
Dalam konteks: Menarik, memukau, merujuk kepada sesuatu yang sangat menawan dan dapat menarik perhatian penonton.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Happening one after another without interruption; consecutive.
Berturut-turut, bertali arus
To compete in a tournament to keep the championship won in a previous year.
mempertahankan gelaran, mengekalkan gelaran juara
To test or extend the limits of what is possible or allowed.
mencabar had, melangkaui batasan
A sudden and serious problem or accident occurred.
bencana melanda, berlaku malapetaka
A sport where people perform artistic jumps, spins, and movements on ice skates.
Luncur ais berirama
The second and longer part of a figure skating competition, also known as the long program.
Luncur bebas
To successfully complete a jump by returning to the ice on one's skates without falling.
Mendarat dengan berjaya