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英語 - 日本語
Feather
ˈfɛðər
非常に一般的
~ 1900
~ 1900
単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。 この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。
単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。 この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。
羽 (はね), 羽毛 (うもう), 羽根 (はね), 羽ばたき (はばたき), 羽根付き (はねつき)
Feather の日本語での意味
羽 (はね)
例:
The bird spread its feathers.
鳥は羽を広げた。
She wore a dress adorned with feathers.
彼女は羽で飾られたドレスを着ていた。
使用法: Informalコンテクスト: Describing birds, fashion, or nature.
注記: This is the most common meaning, referring to the lightweight structures that cover birds and some other animals.
羽毛 (うもう)
例:
The pillow is filled with feathers.
その枕は羽毛でいっぱいです。
Down feathers are very warm.
ダウン羽毛はとても暖かい。
使用法: Informalコンテクスト: Discussing materials used for bedding or clothing.
注記: 羽毛 specifically refers to the soft undercoating of birds, often used for insulation in bedding.
羽根 (はね)
例:
The kite flew high with its colorful feathers.
その凧はカラフルな羽根で高く飛んだ。
He played the flute with a feather.
彼は羽根でフルートを演奏した。
使用法: Informalコンテクスト: Used in the context of toys, instruments, or decoration.
注記: 羽根 can also refer to parts of certain objects or instruments, like the blades of a propeller.
羽ばたき (はばたき)
例:
The eagle's flap of its wings was majestic.
ワシの羽ばたきは壮大だった。
I heard the soft flapping of the bird's feathers.
鳥の羽の柔らかい羽ばたきが聞こえた。
使用法: Informalコンテクスト: Describing the action of flapping wings.
注記: This term emphasizes the action of a bird moving its wings.
羽根付き (はねつき)
例:
They played the traditional game with a feathered shuttlecock.
彼らは羽根付きで伝統的な遊びをした。
Feathered games are popular in Japan.
羽根付きのゲームは日本では人気です。
使用法: Informalコンテクスト: Referring to traditional Japanese games.
注記: 羽根付き is a traditional Japanese game similar to badminton, using a feathered shuttlecock.
Featherの同義語
plume
A plume is a large, fluffy feather, often used for decoration or ornamentation.
例: The dancer's costume was adorned with colorful plumes.
注記: Plume typically refers to a large, showy feather, whereas feather can be more general.
quill
A quill is a writing instrument made from a bird's feather, historically used for writing.
例: The author dipped the quill into the inkwell to write a letter.
注記: Quill specifically refers to a feather that has been prepared for writing, whereas feather is more general.
down
Down refers to the soft, fluffy feathers found underneath the tougher exterior feathers of birds.
例: The pillow was filled with soft down feathers for extra comfort.
注記: Down specifically refers to the soft under feathers of birds, whereas feather can refer to any type of bird feather.
plumage
Plumage refers to the collective feathers of a bird, especially those used for display or camouflage.
例: The bird's vibrant plumage caught the sunlight as it flew by.
注記: Plumage encompasses all the feathers of a bird, whereas feather can refer to a single feather.
Featherの表現、よく使われるフレーズ
Light as a feather
This phrase means something is very light in weight or feels light.
例: Despite his size, he was light as a feather when she lifted him.
注記: This phrase uses 'feather' to emphasize the lightness of an object or person.
Birds of a feather flock together
This idiom means people who are similar in character, background, or interests tend to associate with one another.
例: She and I both love hiking and traveling; birds of a feather flock together, after all.
注記: In this idiom, 'feather' is used metaphorically to refer to similarities between individuals.
Ruffle someone's feathers
To upset or annoy someone.
例: Her comment really ruffled his feathers, and he stormed out of the room.
注記: In this phrase, 'feather' is used metaphorically to indicate causing agitation or irritation.
In fine feather
To be in good health, good spirits, or good form.
例: After her promotion, she was in fine feather and celebrating with her friends.
注記: Here, 'feather' is used metaphorically to describe a positive state of being.
Feather in one's cap
An accomplishment or honor that one is proud of.
例: Winning the competition was a feather in her cap, showcasing her talent to a wider audience.
注記: In this phrase, 'feather' symbolizes an achievement or success.
A feather in the wind
To feel aimless, without purpose or direction.
例: He felt lost and directionless, like a feather in the wind.
注記: Here, 'feather' is used to convey a sense of being adrift and lacking control.
Can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
It's impossible to turn something inferior or of low quality into something valuable or high quality.
例: No matter how much she tried, she couldn't turn his laziness into productivity; you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
注記: While this phrase doesn't directly use 'feather,' it contrasts the idea of turning something worthless into something valuable, similar to transforming a feather into a luxurious silk purse.
Featherの日常（スラング）表現
Pluck (up) one's feathers
To pluck up one's feathers means to gain confidence or courage, especially after a setback or challenging situation.
例: After receiving praise from the boss, she plucked up her feathers and tackled the challenging project.
注記: The original word 'feather' refers to a soft, plume-like structure of a bird.
Peacock
To peacock means to show off or display oneself, often in a boastful manner.
例: He's always boasting about his achievements, like a peacock showing off its feathers.
注記: The original word 'feather' refers to the structure that covers a bird's body.
Molting season
Molting season refers to a period of change or transition, often characterized by feeling low, vulnerable, or shedding old habits.
例: She's been feeling down lately, maybe it's just her molting season.
注記: 'Molting' is a term used in reference to birds shedding old feathers, while 'molting season' here metaphorically describes a time of personal change.
Feather in the wind
A feather in the wind refers to something delicate, fleeting, or easily influenced.
例: His dreams were like a feather in the wind, constantly changing direction.
注記: This slang term uses the image of a feather being carried and shifted by the wind to convey the idea of something being easily swayed or changed, unlike a physical feather that is carried by air currents.
Down to a feather
To plan or execute something down to a feather means to pay close attention to even the smallest details, leaving nothing to chance.
例: She planned the event down to a feather, making sure every detail was perfect.
注記: This slang term emphasizes meticulous planning and attention to detail, likening it to the lightness and fineness of a feather.
Feather brain
Feather brain is a term used to refer to someone who is forgetful or absent-minded.
例: He forgot his keys for the fifth time this week; he's such a feather brain.
注記: The original word 'feather' implies lightness, and 'feather brain' is a slang term to describe someone's forgetful nature, not related to the actual weight or structure of a feather.
Feather - 例
The bird's feathers were brightly colored.
She found a feather on the ground.
The pillow was filled with soft down feathers.
Featherの文法
Feather - 固有名詞 (Proper noun) / 固有名詞、単数 (Proper noun, singular)
見出し語: feather
活用
名詞、複数 (Noun, plural): feathers
名詞、単数または質量 (Noun, singular or mass): feather
動詞、過去形 (Verb, past tense): feathered
動詞、動名詞または現在分詞 (Verb, gerund or present participle): feathering
動詞、三人称単数現在形 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): feathers
動詞、原形 (Verb, base form): feather
動詞、三人称単数以外の現在形 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): feather
音節、区切り、アクセント
feather 2 音節を含む: feath • er
音声表記: ˈfe-t͟hər
feath er , ˈfe t͟hər (赤い音節が強調されています)
Feather - 重要性と使用頻度
単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。
feather: ~ 1900 (非常に一般的).
この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。
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