amicable
gb/ˈæmɪkəbəl/ us/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
C1
英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective
C1
property
1
peacefully agreed or resolved
An amicable agreement or separation happens peacefully and with cooperation, not fighting.
用法パターン：
amicable [settlement/divorce/split/agreement/solution]
よくある間違い：
Do not use amicable to mean simply easy; it means friendly or peaceful between people or groups.
類義語
peaceful (Simpler and more general; stresses the lack of conflict more than goodwill.)
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cooperative (Stresses people working together to solve a problem.)
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mutual (Emphasizes that both sides agree, not necessarily that they are friendly.)
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cordial (Suggests polite friendliness, often in a formal situation.)
対義語
hostile (Involves active opposition or unfriendliness.)
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bitter (Suggests strong resentment, especially in a breakup or dispute.)
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acrimonious (More formal; describes angry, harsh disagreement.)
コロケーション
amicable settlement
|amicable agreement
|amicable solution
|amicable resolution
|amicable divorce
|amicable split
|amicable separation
|amicable negotiations
|reach an amicable settlement
|find an amicable solution
テーマ
conflict_resolution
|relationships
|law
|business
|negotiation
例文
- After months of talks, the companies reached an amicable settlement.
- The couple said their divorce was amicable and asked for privacy.
- We are looking for an amicable solution that works for both sides.
学習者向け例文
- They had an amicable divorce.
- Both sides want an amicable agreement.
adjective
C1
property
2
friendly and good-natured
Kind and friendly, with no anger or hostility.
用法パターン：
amicable [relationship/conversation/meeting]; amicable toward [someone]
よくある間違い：
Amicable usually describes relations or interactions; amiable more often describes a person's character.
類義語
friendly (More common and less formal in everyday speech.)
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cordial (Polite and friendly, but not necessarily warm or close.)
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good-natured (Suggests relaxed kindness and a pleasant attitude.)
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harmonious (Stresses smooth relations and lack of conflict.)
対義語
unfriendly (Generally not friendly or welcoming.)
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hostile (Openly unfriendly or aggressive.)
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antagonistic (Actively opposed or ready to argue.)
コロケーション
amicable relationship
|amicable relations
|amicable meeting
|amicable conversation
|amicable atmosphere
|amicable exchange
|amicable tone
|remain amicable
|keep things amicable
|amicable toward someone
テーマ
social_interaction
|relationships
|communication
|emotions
例文
- Despite their political differences, the discussion remained amicable.
- The two teams have maintained amicable relations for years.
- She kept the tone amicable even when the questions became difficult.
学習者向け例文
- The meeting was amicable.
- They stayed amicable after the project ended.
文法
辞書形
amicable
IPA
GB/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
US/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
音節・強勢
am - ic - able （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (am)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: amicable
表現
keep things amicable
1/kˈip θˈɪŋz ˈæmɪkəbəl/
fixed phrase
avoid hostility deliberately
To try to stay polite and friendly, even when there is a problem.
例文
- Let's keep things amicable and focus on solving the problem.
- The manager stepped in to keep things amicable between the two teams.
- Even during the contract dispute, both sides tried to keep things amicable.
on amicable terms
1/ˈɔn ˈæmɪkəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
friendly despite past conflict
If people are on amicable terms, they are friendly enough and not angry with each other.
例文
- They ended the partnership but remained on amicable terms.
- Although the negotiations were difficult, both sides parted on amicable terms.
- She is still on amicable terms with her former manager.