Marie Kondo: The Girl Who Loved Tidying近藤麻理惠：爱上整理的女孩
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EN： The subordinating conjunction 'While' is used here to introduce a contrast between two simultaneous actions or situations. It sets the background context for the main clause.
中文： 从属连词「While」在此用于引导两个同时发生的动作或情况之间的对比。它为主句设定了背景脉络。
While some people enjoy city life, others prefer the countryside.
有些人喜欢城市生活，而有些人则偏好乡村。
EN： The verb 'prefer' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference. In this sentence, 'staying' acts as the direct object of the verb.
中文： 动词「prefer」后面可以接动名词（V-ing）来表达一般的偏好。在本句中，「staying」作为该动词的直接宾语。
I prefer drinking tea to coffee in the morning.
我早上比起咖啡更喜欢喝茶。
EN： Marie Kondo is a world-famous organizing consultant from Japan. The sentence highlights how her unique personality and interest in indoor organization started at a very young age, contrasting with typical childhood behavior.
中文： 近藤麻理惠是來自日本的世界知名整理諮詢顧問。這句話強調了她獨特的個性和對室內整理的興趣從很小的時候就開始了，這與典型的童年行為形成了對比。
EN： The structure 'spend + time + V-ing' is used to indicate how much time is dedicated to a specific activity. The verb following the time duration must be in the gerund form.
中文： 「spend + 时间 + V-ing」结构用于表示花费多少时间在某项特定活动上。在时间长度之后的动词必须使用动名词形式。
He spent the whole afternoon fixing his bicycle.
他花了整个下午修理他的自行车。
EN： The phrase 'fascinated by...' is a past participle phrase acting as an adjective to describe the subject's state. It functions as a reduced relative clause (who was fascinated by...).
中文： 「fascinated by...」是一个过去分词短语，充当形容词来描述主语的状态。它的功能类似于简化的关系从句（省略了 who was）。
The tourists stood still, amazed by the view.
游客们静静地站着，被眼前的景色所震惊。
EN： In Japan, 'lifestyle magazines' often focus heavily on minimalism and spatial harmony, reflecting the cultural value of 'Ma' (negative space) and the Shinto belief that objects have spirits.
中文： 在日本，「生活風格雜誌」通常非常強調極簡主義和空間和諧，這反映了「間」(Ma，即留白) 的文化價值，以及神道教中萬物皆有靈的信仰。
EN： The phrase 'without being asked' uses the preposition 'without' followed by a passive gerund (being + past participle). This structure indicates that an action was performed without someone else initiating or requesting it.
中文： 短语「without being asked」使用了介词「without」后接被动动名词（being + 过去分词）。这种结构表示某动作是在没有他人要求或启动的情况下完成的。
He finished all his homework without being told.
他在没有被告诉的情况下完成了所有作业。
EN： Adverbs of frequency, such as 'often', are typically placed before the main verb (rearranged) but after the auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
中文： 频率副词（如 often）通常置于一般动词（rearranged）之前，但位于助动词或 be 动词之后。
They often visit the local library on weekends.
他们经常在周末造访当地的图书馆。
EN： In many cultures, rearranging someone else's space without permission might be seen as intrusive. However, in the context of Marie Kondo's story, it highlights her innate passion for organization from a very young age, which later became her professional identity.
中文： 在許多文化中，未經許可重新整理他人的空間可能被視為侵犯隱私。然而，在近藤麻理惠的故事背景下，這突顯了她從小對整理的內在熱情，這後來也成為了她的職業身份。
EN： The phrase 'take pleasure in (doing) something' is an idiomatic expression used to describe finding enjoyment or satisfaction in a specific activity. The word 'pleasure' acts as the object of the verb 'take', and it is followed by the preposition 'in' and a gerund (V-ing).
中文： 短语「take pleasure in (doing) something」是一个惯用语，用于描述从特定活动中获得乐趣或满足感。单词「pleasure」作为动词「take」的宾语，后面接介词「in」以及动名词（V-ing）。
He takes great pleasure in cooking for his friends.
他从为朋友们下厨中获得极大的乐趣。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'at that young age' functions as an adverbial of time, specifying when the action occurred. The word 'even' is used as an intensive adverb to emphasize that the situation was surprising or unusual for someone so young.
中文： 介词短语「at that young age」作为时间副词修饰语，明确说明动作发生的时间。单词「even」作为强调副词，用来强调对于如此年幼的人来说，这种情况是令人惊讶或不寻常的。
She could play the piano beautifully even at that young age.
即使在那么小的年纪，她就能弹奏出优美的钢琴曲。
EN： In Japanese culture, the concept of 'tidying' (katazuke) is often linked to spiritual and mental clarity, reflecting Shinto beliefs in the sacredness of objects. This sentence highlights how Marie Kondo's lifelong passion for order was unusual even in a culture that values cleanliness.
中文： 在日本文化中，「整理」（片付け）的概念通常與精神和心理的清晰度相關聯，反映了神道教中對器物神聖性的信仰。這句話強調了近藤麻理惠對秩序的終身熱愛，即使在一個重視整潔的文化中也是不同尋常的。
EN： The verb 'thought' is followed by an omitted 'that' which introduces a noun clause acting as the direct object. The structure is: Subject + thought + (that) + Subject + Verb + Complement.
中文： 动词「thought」(认为) 后方省略了引导名词从句的连接词「that」，该从句作为整个句子的宾语。结构为：主语 + thought + (that) + 从句主语 + 动词 + 补语。
I thought the movie was quite inspiring.
我认为那部电影相当激励人心。
EN： The use of 'strange, but harmless,' uses commas to set off a contrastive adjective phrase. This structure emphasizes that despite one quality (strange), the other quality (harmless) is also true.
中文： 使用「strange, but harmless,」并以逗号隔开，这是一个对比性的形容词短语。这种结构强调尽管具备某种特质（奇怪），但另一种特质（无害）同样属实。
It was a long, but rewarding, journey.
这是一段漫长但值得的旅程。
EN： In many cultures, including Japan where Marie Kondo is from, childhood hobbies that focus on domestic order might be seen as unusual for a young child, yet they are often tolerated if they don't cause trouble ('harmless'). This reflects a societal value on harmony and useful skills.
中文： 在許多文化中（包括近藤麻理惠出身的日本），幼童專注於家務秩序的嗜好可能被視為不尋常，但只要不造成麻煩（「無害」），通常會被包容。這反映了社會對和諧與實用技能的價值觀。
EN： The preposition 'As' is used to describe a person's role, job, or status during a specific period of time. It functions as a preposition of function or capacity.
中文： 介词「As」用来描述一个人在特定时期的角色、职业或身份。它作为表示功能或身份的介词使用。
As a student, he spent most of his time in the library.
作为一名学生，他大部分时间都待在图书馆里。
EN： Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'shrine maiden' is an appositive for 'miko', separated by 'or' to provide an English translation for the Japanese term.
中文： 同位语（Appositives）是紧跟在另一个名词后面的名词或名词短语，用于解释或识别该名词。在此处，「shrine maiden」是「miko」的同位语，通过「or」连接以提供该日语术语的英文翻译。
My brother, a professional chef, made dinner tonight.
我的哥哥，一位专业厨师，今晚做了晚餐。
EN： A 'miko' is a shrine maiden or supplementary priestess in Japanese Shintoism. Historically, they were seen as mediums, but today they primarily assist with shrine functions, perform ritual dances, and maintain the shrine grounds. This background explains Marie Kondo's emphasis on respect for objects and ritualistic tidying.
中文： 「巫女」(miko) 是日本神道教中在神社服務的女性。歷史上她們被視為靈媒，但現代主要負責協助神社事務、表演祭祀舞蹈（神樂）以及維護神社環境。這段經歷解釋了為什麼近藤麻理惠在整理法中如此強調對物品的尊重以及儀式感。
EN： The verb 'teach' can be used with the pattern 'teach someone about something' to indicate providing knowledge or insight into a specific subject or concept.
中文： 动词 'teach' 可以使用 'teach someone about something' 的句型，表示教导某人关于某个特定主题或概念的知识或见解。
Travel often teaches people about different cultures.
旅行经常让大众了解不同的文化。
EN： The structure 'the importance of [noun]' is a common way to emphasize a specific quality or value of a concept, acting as a complex noun phrase.
中文： 结构 'the importance of [名词]' 是一种常见的用法，用来强调某个概念的特定品质或价值，在句中作为一个复合名词短语。
He realized the importance of daily exercise.
他意识到了每日运动的重要性。
EN： In Japanese culture, particularly within Shintoism, rituals are not just formal ceremonies but ways to show respect and mindfulness toward the environment and objects. This deeply influenced Marie Kondo's philosophy that items have feelings or 'souls'.
中文： 在日本文化中，特別是在神道教中，「儀式」不僅僅是正式的典禮，更是一種對環境和物品展現尊重與正念的方式。這深刻影響了近藤麻理惠的哲學，即物品也擁有情感或「靈魂」。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) functions as a noun. Here, 'Working at the shrine' acts as the subject of the sentence, representing an activity or experience.
中文： 动名词当主语：动名词（动词 + -ing）具有名词的功能。在此处，「Working at the shrine」作为句子的主语，代表一项活动或经验。
Reading books helps expand your vocabulary.
阅读书籍有助于扩大你的词汇量。
EN： Ditransitive Verb Structure: The verb 'teach' can take two objects: an indirect object (the person being taught) and a direct object (the subject matter). In this sentence, 'Marie' is the indirect object and the prepositional phrase 'about showing respect...' functions as the direct object content.
中文： 授与动词结构：动词「teach」可以接两个宾语：间接宾语（被教导的人）和直接宾语（教导的内容）。在本句中，「Marie」是间接宾语，而介词短语「about showing respect...」则充当直接宾语的内容。
The coach taught the team about sportsmanship.
教练教导球队关于运动家精神。
EN： In Japanese Shinto tradition, objects are often believed to possess a spirit (kami). This cultural background explains why Marie Kondo emphasizes showing gratitude to items before discarding them, a practice rooted in her time as a 'miko' (shrine maiden).
中文： 在日本神道教傳統中，人們通常相信萬物皆有靈（神）。這種文化背景解釋了為什麼近藤麻理惠強調在丟棄物品前要向它們表示感謝，這一做法根植於她擔任「巫女」（miko）的經歷。
EN： The verb 'teach' can be used in the pattern 'teach someone about something' to indicate the subject or topic of instruction or realization.
中文： 动词 'teach' 可以使用 'teach someone about something' 的句型，用来表示教导或让某人领悟某个主题或事物。
Travel teaching us about different cultures.
旅行让我们了解不同的文化。
EN： The noun 'connection' is often followed by the preposition 'between' to describe a relationship or link between two distinct things.
中文： 名词 'connection'（联系/关联）通常后接介词 'between'，用来描述两个不同事物之间的关系或连接。
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
运动与健康之间有着强烈的关联。
EN： The sentence reflects a core principle of Shintoism and the KonMari Method: the belief that objects and spaces have spirits or energy, and that treating them with respect leads to personal well-being.
中文： 這句話反映了神道教和近藤麻理惠整理法的核心原則：相信物品和空間具有靈魂或能量，而尊重它們能帶來個人的幸福與平靜。
EN： The sentence uses a 'Noun Clause' starting with 'that' as the direct object of the verb 'learned'. This clause functions as a noun to express the fact or idea being learned.
中文： 本句使用了由「that」引导的「名词从句」作为动词「learned」的直接宾语。这个从句的功能如同名词，用来表达所学到的事实或想法。
He realized that consistent practice leads to success.
他意识到持续的练习会通往成功。
EN： The phrasal verb 'contribute to' means to help cause something to happen or to be a factor in a result. It is followed by a noun or a gerund.
中文： 短语动词「contribute to」意为「有助于」或「促成」，表示某事是导致结果的一个因素。其后接名词或动名词。
Regular exercise can contribute to better sleep quality.
规律运动有助于更好的睡眠质量。
EN： This sentence reflects the core philosophy of Marie Kondo's KonMari Method, which suggests that the state of our physical environment directly impacts our mental well-being and clarity.
中文： 這句話反映了近藤麻理惠「怦然心動整理法」的核心哲學，即物理環境的狀態會直接影響我們的心理健康與思緒清晰度。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'helping people...' acts as a modifier describing the action of the main clause. It indicates that the second action happens simultaneously with or as a result of the main action.
中文： 现在分词短语 (V-ing)：'helping people...' 作为修饰语，描述主句动作。它表示该动作与主句动作同时发生，或作为主句动作的结果/补充说明。
He spent the whole afternoon in the library, preparing for his final exam.
他在图书馆度过了整个下午，为期末考试做准备。
EN： The verb 'help' followed by an object and a bare infinitive: In the structure 'helping people declutter', the verb 'declutter' is a bare infinitive (without 'to'). Both 'help someone do' and 'help someone to do' are grammatically correct.
中文： 动词 help 后接宾语与不带 to 的不定式：在 'helping people declutter' 结构中，'declutter' 是省略了 to 的不定式。'help someone do' 与 'help someone to do' 在语法上皆正确。
She helped her brother finish his homework.
她帮助她的弟弟完成功课。
EN： The term 'declutter' has become closely associated with Marie Kondo's 'KonMari Method,' which emphasizes keeping only items that 'spark joy.' This reflects a broader cultural shift towards minimalism in the 21st century.
中文： 「Declutter」（減量整理/斷捨離）一詞已與近藤麻理惠的「怦然心動整理法」緊密相連，該方法強調僅保留「讓人心動」的物品。這反映了 21 世紀邁向極簡主義的廣泛文化轉變。
EN： Relative Clause (Adjective Clause): The word 'that' introduces a relative clause that describes the noun 'method'. It provides more specific information about what kind of method it was.
中文： 关系从句（形容词从句）：单词 'that' 引导一个关系从句来修饰名词 'method'（方法）。它提供了关于这是什么样的方法的具体信息。
He wrote a book that inspired millions of people.
他写了一本启发了数百万人的书。
EN： Past Tense for Completed Actions: The verbs 'developed' and 'focused' are in the simple past tense, indicating that these actions were completed in the past.
中文： 过去式表示已完成的动作：动词 'developed' 和 'focused' 使用一般过去时，表示这些动作是在过去完成的。
The scientist discovered a new species of bird.
这位科学家发现了一种新的鸟类。
EN： The KonMari Method is deeply rooted in Japanese Shintoism, which suggests that objects have spirits. This is why Marie Kondo emphasizes 'gratitude' toward items, even those being discarded.
中文： 近藤麻理惠的整理法深受日本神道教影響，神道教認為萬物皆有靈。這就是為什麼她強調對物品要抱持「感激」之情，即使是準備丟棄的物品也不例外。
EN： The verb 'involve' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to describe an activity that is a necessary part of something. In this sentence, 'holding' and 'asking' are both gerunds acting as the objects of the verb.
中文： 动词 'involve'（涉及/包括）后面通常接动名词 (V-ing)，用来描述某事所包含的必要活动。在本句中，'holding' 与 'asking' 皆为动名词，作为该动词的宾语。
The project involves researching market trends and writing reports.
这个项目涉及研究市场趋势以及撰写报告。
EN： Parallel structure with gerunds: When connecting two or more actions after a verb or preposition using 'and', they must be in the same grammatical form. Here, 'holding' and 'asking' are parallel.
中文： 动名词的平行结构：当使用 'and' 连接两个或多个动作时，它们必须具备相同的语法形式。在此句中，'holding' 与 'asking' 保持一致的平行关系。
She enjoys swimming in the ocean and hiking in the mountains.
她喜欢在海里游泳和在山中徒步。
EN： 'Spark joy' is a direct translation of the Japanese phrase 'tokimeku' (ときめく), which literally means 'to flutter' or 'to throb' (like a heartbeat). In the KonMari Method, it refers to a physical reaction of excitement or happiness when touching an object.
中文： 「Spark joy」是日文「ときめく」（怦然心動）的直譯。在近藤麻理惠的整理法中，這指的是觸摸物品時，內心產生的興奮或幸福的生理反應，是決定物品去留的核心標準。
EN： The verb 'advise' follows the pattern 'advise someone to do something.' This is a common structure for verbs of influence where an object is followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文： 动词 'advise'（建议）遵循 'advise someone to do something' 的句型。这是影响类动词常见的结构，宾语后方接不定式（to + 动词）。
The doctor advised him to get more sleep.
医生建议他多睡觉。
EN： The phrase 'let it go' uses the causative verb 'let,' which is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (the verb without 'to'). It means to allow something to leave or to stop holding onto it.
中文： 短语 'let it go' 使用了使役动词 'let'，后接宾语和原形动词（不加 to）。它的意思是允许某物离开或停止紧抓不放。
She decided to let her anger go.
她决定放下她的愤怒。
EN： This sentence reflects the Shinto-influenced philosophy of Marie Kondo, where objects are treated with respect and gratitude as if they have a spirit. Thanking an item before discarding it is a ritual to show appreciation for its role in one's life.
中文： 這句話反映了近藤麻理惠受神道教影響的哲學，即物品被視為具有靈魂，應受到尊重和感激。在丟棄物品前向其致謝，是一種對其在生活中所扮演角色的感激儀式。
EN： The verb 'become' is a linking verb (copula) used to describe a change in state or status. It connects the subject to a noun phrase or adjective that identifies or describes the subject.
中文： 动词 'become' 是一个连系动词，用于描述状态或身份的改变。它将主语连接到一个名词短语或形容词，用以识别或描述该主语。
The small startup became a global corporation within five years.
这家小型初创公司在五年内成为了一家全球性企业。
EN： The preposition 'of' is used here to show a relationship of belonging or composition, indicating that the 'foundation' belongs to or is part of the 'KonMari Method'.
中文： 介词 'of' 在此处用于表示归属或组成关系，指出「基础」是属于「近藤麻理惠整理法」的一部分。
The foundation of a healthy lifestyle is a balanced diet.
健康生活方式的基础是均衡的饮食。
EN： The 'KonMari Method' is a world-famous tidying system created by Marie Kondo. The name is a portmanteau of her last name (Kondo) and first name (Marie). It emphasizes keeping only items that 'spark joy' (tokimeku in Japanese).
中文： 「KonMari Method」（近藤麻理惠整理法）是由近藤麻理惠創立的全球知名整理系統。這個名稱是由她的姓氏（Kondo）和名字（Marie）組合而成的縮寫。該方法強調只留下能「怦然心動」（日文：tokimeku）的物品。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 对某事感到极度感兴趣或着迷
在本文中： 重新排列或布置物品的位置
在本文中： 无害的、不会造成伤害或问题的
在本文中： 仪式；例行公事或惯例
在本文中： 有助于、促成某种结果
在本文中： 咨询的、顾问的（提供专业建议的业务）
在本文中： 清理、清除（不必要的杂物）
在本文中： 感激之情、感恩
在本文中： 触发、引起（某种情感或反应）
在本文中： 基础、基石
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To stop holding something or to release a feeling/object.
放手、释放、舍弃
A state of being mentally and spiritually at peace.
内心的平静
To derive enjoyment or satisfaction from something.
以...为乐、从中获得乐趣
To trigger a sudden feeling of happiness or excitement.
怦然心动、激发喜悦
A young woman who serves at a Shinto shrine, assisting with rituals and maintenance.
巫女