国語辞典
英語
Could
kʊd
非常に一般的
0 - 100
0 - 100
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。
Could -
Expressing past ability or permission
例: I could swim when I was younger.
使用法: informalコンテクスト: personal anecdotes or casual conversations
注記: Used to talk about general past abilities or permissions.
Expressing a polite request or suggestion
例: Could you please pass me the salt?
使用法: formalコンテクスト: formal requests or polite inquiries
注記: Considered more polite than 'can' in formal situations.
Expressing possibility or uncertainty
例: It could rain later, so bring an umbrella.
使用法: informalコンテクスト: discussing future events or hypothetical situations
注記: Used to indicate a potential outcome or situation.
Expressing a conditional situation
例: If I had more time, I could help you with your project.
使用法: formalコンテクスト: hypothetical scenarios or conditional statements
注記: Used to show what might happen under certain conditions.
Couldの同義語
Can
Can is used to express ability or permission. It is commonly used interchangeably with could in many contexts.
例: I can speak Spanish fluently.
注記: Can is more direct and present tense compared to could which is more polite or conditional.
Might
Might is used to express possibility or uncertainty. It is similar to could in indicating a chance or potential for something to happen.
例: She might come to the party if she finishes her work early.
注記: Might is often seen as more tentative or less definite than could.
May
May is used to ask for permission or to express possibility. It can be used similarly to could in polite requests or hypothetical situations.
例: May I borrow your pen?
注記: May is considered more formal or polite compared to could in certain contexts.
Would
Would is used to make polite requests, offers, or to express hypothetical situations. It can convey a similar sense of possibility or willingness as could.
例: Would you like some coffee?
注記: Would is often used in more formal or polite contexts compared to could.
Shall
Shall is used to make suggestions, offers, or to seek advice. It can be used similarly to could in proposing an action or seeking agreement.
例: Shall we go for a walk?
注記: Shall is considered more formal and old-fashioned compared to could in modern English.
Couldの表現、よく使われるフレーズ
Could you
Used to make polite requests or ask for permission.
例: Could you pass me the salt, please?
注記: The phrase 'Could you' is softer and more polite than 'Can you' or 'Will you'.
Could have
Refers to something that was possible in the past but did not happen.
例: I could have finished the project on time if I had started earlier.
注記: Indicates a missed opportunity or regret about a past action.
Could be
Expresses a possibility or likelihood.
例: He could be at the library right now.
注記: Implies uncertainty or speculation about a situation.
Could do with
Suggests a need or desire for something.
例: I could do with a cup of coffee right now.
注記: Conveys a sense of wanting or benefiting from something.
Could care less
Indicates a lack of interest or concern.
例: I could care less about what others think of me.
注記: Often used sarcastically to emphasize a lack of care.
Could well
Acknowledges a strong possibility or likelihood.
例: It could well rain this afternoon.
注記: Implies a high probability of something happening.
Could not help
Expresses inability to control a reaction or emotion.
例: I could not help laughing at his joke.
注記: Suggests a spontaneous or involuntary response.
Couldの日常（スラング）表現
Coulda
Informal contraction of 'could have'. Used to indicate a happening in the past that was expected but did not occur.
例: I coulda sworn I locked the door before leaving.
注記: Informal spoken form of 'could have'.
Cuda
Informal contraction of 'could have'. Common in casual spoken language.
例: She cuda told me earlier about the party.
注記: Informal spoken form of 'could have'.
Cud
Informal contraction of 'could'. Used in casual conversations or text messaging.
例: I cud have done better on that test.
注記: Informal spoken form of 'could'.
Cudve
Informal contraction of 'could have'. Used to express a possibility that was not realized.
例: He cudve easily passed the exam with proper preparation.
注記: Informal spoken form of 'could have'.
Could - 例
Could you please pass me the salt?
I could hear the birds chirping outside my window.
Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her perform on stage.
Couldの文法
Could - 助動詞 (Auxiliary) / 助動詞 (Modal)
見出し語: could
活用
音節、区切り、アクセント
Could 1 音節を含む: could
音声表記: kəd
could , kəd (赤い音節が強調されています)
Could - 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。
Could: 0 - 100 (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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