英語

chat

gb/t͡ʃˈæt/ us/t͡ʃˈæt/
A2 英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A2 action
1

Talk in a casual way

To speak with someone in a friendly and relaxed way.

用法パターン: to chat [with someone] [about something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chat' with 'argue', but 'chat' is friendly and relaxed, not a disagreement.
類義語
talk (A general term for speaking; less specific about being casual or friendly.) | converse (More formal than 'chat' and often implies a deeper or more structured exchange.)
対義語
ignore (To deliberately not talk to someone, the opposite of engaging in friendly conversation.)
コロケーション
chat online |chat with friends |chat about work |chat over coffee
テーマ
daily life |communication |relationships |daily_life
例文
  • We chatted for hours about our childhood memories.
  • Let's chat after the meeting about your project.
  • They were chatting happily in the corner of the café.
  • I enjoy chatting with my neighbors on weekends.
学習者向け例文
  • I like to chat with my friends.
  • We chat about school every day.
  • She chats with her mother on the phone.
  • They chat in the park.
名詞 A2 entity
2

Informal friendly conversation

A short, friendly talk.

用法パターン: have a chat [with someone] [about something]
よくある間違い:
Some learners think 'chat' always means online messaging, but it can also mean talking face-to-face.
類義語
conversation (General term for spoken exchange; can be formal or informal.) | talk (Broad term; may be formal or casual, depending on context.)
対義語
silence (The absence of speaking or conversation.)
コロケーション
have a chat |casual chat |friendly chat |quick chat
テーマ
daily life |communication |relationships |daily_life
例文
  • We had a nice chat over lunch.
  • Can we have a quick chat after class?
  • Our chat made me feel much better about the situation.
学習者向け例文
  • I had a chat with my teacher.
  • We had a short chat at the bus stop.
  • She wants to have a chat about the plan.
動詞 A2 action
3

Exchange messages online live

To talk to someone by typing messages on the internet in real time.

用法パターン: to chat [with someone] [online]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chat' with 'email', but email is not usually instant or conversational.
類義語
message (More general; can be instant or delayed.) | IM (instant message) (Specifically refers to real-time typed communication over the internet.)
対義語
disconnect (To end or not be connected for communication online.)
コロケーション
chat online |chat via app |chat in real time
テーマ
technology |communication |daily_life
例文
  • We chatted online until midnight.
  • She chats with her friends on social media every evening.
  • I prefer to chat via the company messaging app.
学習者向け例文
  • I chat with my friends online.
  • We chat on the computer every day.
  • He chats with his family using an app.
文法
辞書形
chat
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈæt/
US/t͡ʃˈæt/
音節・強勢
chat (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (chat)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: chat
  • Plural: chat, chats
Verb
  • Base: chat
  • 3rd Person Singular: chats
  • Present Participle: chatting
  • Past: chatted
関連語
Forms
chats noun chatting verb chatted verb
Core family
chatty adjective
Related words
chatter verb B1 chatterbox noun chatbot noun B1
文法ポイント
  • Irregular present participle: chatting Verb
  • Irregular past: chatted Verb
表現

chat away

1
/t͡ʃˈæt əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb

Talk without stopping casually

To keep talking in a friendly and easy way for some time.

例文
  • They chatted away all afternoon.
  • We sat by the fire and chatted away until midnight.

chat room

1
/t͡ʃˈæt ɹˈum/
fixed phrase

Online place for instant messaging

A place on the internet where people can talk by typing messages in real time.

例文
  • I met him in a music chat room.
  • Many people join chat rooms to discuss hobbies.

chat up

1
/t͡ʃˈæt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb informal

Talk to flirt or attract

To talk to someone because you are interested in them in a romantic way.

例文
  • He tried to chat her up at the bar.
  • She was chatting up the new guy at work.

have a chat

1
/hˈæv ə t͡ʃˈæt/
fixed phrase

Engage in informal talk

To talk in a friendly and relaxed way with someone.

例文
  • Let’s have a chat about your progress.
  • I had a chat with my neighbor this morning.

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