Dictionary
English - Japanese
Resource
ˈriˌsɔrs
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
資源 (しげん), リソース, 手段 (しゅだん), 資産 (しさん)
Resource meanings in Japanese
資源 (しげん)
Example:
Natural resources are essential for development.
自然資源は発展に不可欠です。
We need to conserve our resources.
私たちは資源を保護する必要があります。
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about economics, environment, and sustainability.
Note: The term '資源' often refers to natural resources like water, minerals, and forests, as well as economic resources.
リソース
Example:
We have limited resources for this project.
このプロジェクトには限られたリソースがあります。
The company is looking to allocate resources more efficiently.
その会社はリソースをより効率的に配分しようとしています。
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in business, technology, and project management contexts.
Note: 'リソース' is borrowed from English and is often used to refer to human resources, financial resources, or technological resources.
手段 (しゅだん)
Example:
We need to explore all means to achieve our goals.
私たちは目標を達成するためにすべての手段を探る必要があります。
Education is a valuable resource for personal growth.
教育は個人の成長にとって貴重な手段です。
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts involving methods or means to achieve something.
Note: While '手段' directly translates to 'means' or 'method', it can be used in a broader sense similar to 'resource' in some contexts.
資産 (しさん)
Example:
Human capital is one of our greatest resources.
人的資本は私たちの最も大きな資産の一つです。
We should invest in our intellectual resources.
私たちは知的資産に投資すべきです。
Usage: formalContext: Used in financial and business contexts to refer to valuable assets.
Note: '資産' specifically refers to assets, which can include both tangible and intangible resources.
Resource's synonyms
Asset
An asset refers to a useful or valuable quality or person that can contribute to achieving a goal or solving a problem.
Example: Her creativity is her greatest asset in this project.
Note: While a resource can refer to a wide range of materials or sources that can be used to help achieve a goal, an asset specifically emphasizes the value or usefulness of the quality or person in question.
Tool
A tool is an object or method that helps in accomplishing a task or achieving a goal.
Example: Time management is a crucial tool for success.
Note: Unlike the term 'resource' which has a broader scope, a tool specifically refers to something tangible or intangible that aids in a specific task or objective.
Aid
An aid is something that provides assistance or support in achieving a goal or completing a task.
Example: The new software program is a great aid in streamlining our processes.
Note: While 'resource' can encompass a wide range of materials or sources, an aid specifically emphasizes the supportive nature of the object or source.
Assistance
Assistance refers to the act of helping or supporting someone in achieving a task or goal.
Example: We appreciate your assistance in completing the project on time.
Note: Similar to 'aid', assistance focuses on the act of helping rather than the materials or sources themselves, which is the broader concept of 'resource'.
Resource expressions, common phrases
Natural resource
Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and are used by humans for economic gain like water, minerals, forests, etc.
Example: Water is a vital natural resource for all living beings.
Note: This phrase specifies a subset of resources that are naturally occurring.
Human resources
Human resources refer to the people who work for an organization and are considered as assets in terms of skills, abilities, and knowledge.
Example: The company invested in training programs to develop its human resources.
Note: This phrase refers specifically to the workforce or personnel of an organization.
Natural resource management
Natural resource management involves the sustainable utilization and conservation of natural resources to meet present and future needs.
Example: The government implemented policies for sustainable natural resource management.
Note: This phrase focuses on the responsible use and protection of natural resources.
Resource allocation
Resource allocation is the process of distributing resources such as money, time, personnel, etc., in an efficient manner to achieve desired outcomes.
Example: Effective resource allocation is crucial for project success.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the strategic distribution of resources for optimal results.
Limited resources
Limited resources refer to a situation where there is a scarcity or insufficient amount of resources available for a particular purpose.
Example: The team had to work within the constraints of limited resources.
Note: This phrase highlights the scarcity or lack of resources in a given context.
Resourceful person
A resourceful person is someone who is skilled at finding ways to deal with difficult situations or problems using the available resources effectively.
Example: She is a resourceful person who can find solutions to any problem.
Note: This phrase describes a person's ability to creatively solve problems using available means.
Resource center
A resource center is a place or facility that provides access to various resources such as books, computers, databases, etc., for specific purposes.
Example: The library serves as a resource center for students seeking information.
Note: This phrase refers to a physical or virtual location where resources are centralized for easy access.
Resource everyday (slang) expressions
Resourceful
Resourceful refers to someone who is clever, inventive, and quick to find solutions using the available resources.
Example: Jane is very resourceful when it comes to finding solutions to problems.
Note: While 'resourceful' is derived from 'resource,' it specifically describes a person's ability rather than an entity or a pool of materials.
Resource hog
A resource hog is someone who selfishly uses or consumes more than their fair share of resources, often to the detriment of others.
Example: Don't be a resource hog; share the equipment with your teammates.
Note: The term 'resource hog' focuses on the negative aspect of excessive consumption, implying selfishness or lack of consideration for others.
Resource drain
A resource drain refers to activities, processes, or situations that consume resources without providing sufficient value or return.
Example: The constant meetings are a resource drain; we need better time management.
Note: Unlike 'resource' which typically refers to available assets, 'resource drain' highlights the wasteful or inefficient use of those resources.
Resource curse
Resource curse describes how countries rich in natural resources may experience negative impacts like corruption, economic instability, or conflict rather than prosperity.
Example: The discovery of oil led to a resource curse as corruption and conflict increased.
Note: While 'resource' generally signifies a benefit, 'resource curse' conveys the unexpected negative consequences associated with resource abundance.
Resource-poor
Resource-poor characterizes an area or situation that has limited access to essential resources, whether natural, financial, or infrastructural.
Example: This region is resource-poor, lacking in both natural and financial assets.
Note: In contrast to standard 'resource,' 'resource-poor' emphasizes the scarcity or insufficiency of resources rather than their abundance or availability.
Resource - Examples
The company's most valuable resource is its employees.
Renewable energy resources such as solar and wind power are becoming more popular.
Resource grammar
Resource - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: resource
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): resources
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): resource
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): resourced
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): resourcing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): resources
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): resource
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): resource
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Resource Contains 2 syllables: re • source
Phonetic transcription: ˈrē-ˌsȯrs
re source , ˈrē ˌsȯrs (The red syllable is stressed)
Resource - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Resource: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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