air
gb/ˈɛɹ/ us/ˈɛɹ/
A1
英語
~ 600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A1
entity
1
The gases we breathe
The invisible gas around the Earth that people and animals breathe.
用法パターン：
the air
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'air' with 'oxygen', but oxygen is only one part of air.
類義語
atmosphere (Refers to the layer of gases around a planet; more scientific in tone.)
対義語
vacuum (A space completely without matter, including air.)
コロケーション
fresh air
|polluted air
|clean air
|warm air
|cold air
テーマ
science
|daily life
|environment
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The air was fresh and cool after the rain.
- Factories can release chemicals that pollute the air.
- I opened the window to let some air in.
- The thin air at high altitudes can make breathing difficult.
学習者向け例文
- We need clean air to live.
- The air is warm today.
- She opened the window for fresh air.
- There is no air in space.
名詞
A2
entity
2
The space above us
The space high above the ground or water.
用法パターン：
in the air
類義語
sky (Refers to what is seen overhead; 'air' here is more about the physical space than appearance.)
対義語
ground (The solid surface of the earth, opposite to being in the air.)
コロケーション
into the air
|through the air
|high in the air
テーマ
daily life
|travel
|space
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The eagle soared high in the air.
- Balloons floated gently through the air.
- The airplane climbed into the air after takeoff.
学習者向け例文
- Birds can fly in the air.
- The ball went high in the air.
- Planes travel through the air.
名詞
B1
property
3
A manner or feeling given off
A way someone looks or acts that makes you feel something about them.
用法パターン：
an air of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse this sense with literal 'air' meaning gas; context should clarify.
類義語
manner (General way of behaving; less figurative than 'air'.)
対義語
lack of presence (Absence of any noticeable quality or impression.)
コロケーション
air of confidence
|air of mystery
|air of authority
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She walked into the room with an air of confidence.
- The old house had an air of mystery.
- He spoke with an air of authority.
学習者向け例文
- She has an air of kindness.
- The park has an air of peace.
- He has an air of sadness.
動詞
A2
action
4
Let fresh air into something
To open windows or doors so that fresh air comes in.
用法パターン：
to air [a room/clothes]
類義語
ventilate (More formal or technical term for allowing fresh air in.)
対義語
seal (To close tightly so that no air can enter.)
コロケーション
air out a room
|air clothes
テーマ
daily life
|housing
|health
|daily_life
例文
- I need to air out the bedroom after painting it.
- They aired the blankets outside in the sun.
- Please open the windows to air the house.
学習者向け例文
- I will air my room today.
- She airs her clothes in the sun.
- We need to air the kitchen.
動詞
B2
action
5
Express opinions or feelings openly
To say your thoughts or feelings so that people know them.
用法パターン：
to air [opinions/grievances]
類義語
voice ('Voice' is more common in everyday speech; 'air' can sound slightly more formal.)
対義語
suppress (To hold back opinions instead of expressing them.)
コロケーション
air a complaint
|air grievances
テーマ
communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He aired his concerns about the new policy at the meeting.
- Residents aired their grievances during the public forum.
- She aired her views on social media.
学習者向け例文
- He aired his ideas to his friends.
- People aired their problems at the meeting.
- She aired her feelings online.
文法
辞書形
air
IPA
GB/ˈɛɹ/
US/ˈɛɹ/
音節・強勢
air （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (air)
活用形
Noun
- Base: air
- Plural: air, airs
Verb
- Base: air
- 3rd Person Singular: airs
- Present Participle: airing
- Past: aired
関連語
表現
clear the air
1/klˈɪɹ ðə ˈɛɹ/
idiom
End tension by talking openly
To talk about problems so people can understand each other and feel better.
例文
- We had a meeting to clear the air after our argument.
- Talking about it helped clear the air between them.
hot air
1/hˈɑt ˈɛɹ/
idiom
informal
Empty, meaningless talk
Talk that sounds important but means nothing.
例文
- His promises are just hot air.
- Don't listen to her — it's all hot air.
in the air
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Something felt but not certain yet
Something that people can feel is happening or will happen, even if it is not sure yet.
例文
- There was excitement in the air before the concert started.
- Change is in the air at the company.
on the air
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Being broadcast live now
Being broadcast on TV or radio right now.
例文
- The show will be on the air at 8 p.m.
- He's been on the air for over twenty years.
up in the air
1/ˈʌp ˈɪn ðə ˈɛɹ/
idiom
Not decided yet; uncertain
Not decided yet and still changing.
例文
- Our holiday plans are still up in the air.
- The decision is up in the air until next week.