英語

culture

gb/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/ us/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
B1 英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

shared customs and arts of a group

The way of life, art, and ideas of a group of people.

用法パターン: [someone's] culture
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'culture' with 'country' or 'nation'; culture refers to shared ways of life, not political borders.
類義語
civilization (Often refers to an advanced state of human society, sometimes broader than 'culture'.) | heritage (Focuses more on traditions and history passed down from the past.)
対義語
barbarism (Implies a lack of cultural development or refinement.)
コロケーション
popular culture |traditional culture |company culture |cultural heritage |cultural identity
テーマ
society |history |anthropology |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment |education
例文
  • Japanese culture values respect and harmony.
  • Hip-hop culture has influenced fashion and language worldwide.
  • Understanding local culture can help you fit in when you travel.
  • The company promotes a culture of teamwork.
  • Ancient Greek culture has shaped Western thought.
学習者向け例文
  • I like learning about Japanese culture.
  • Music is an important part of our culture.
  • We must protect our culture.
  • Her culture is very different from mine.
名詞 B2 entity
2

shared attitudes in an organization

The way people in an organization usually think and act.

用法パターン: [organization's] culture
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this meaning with national culture; here it refers to a specific group or organization's way of working.
類義語
environment (More general term for the conditions in which people work or live.) | ethos (Formal term emphasizing the guiding beliefs of a group.)
対義語
toxic environment (Describes harmful or negative workplace atmosphere.)
コロケーション
corporate culture |workplace culture |school culture |team culture
テーマ
business |management |work
例文
  • The company has a culture of innovation.
  • A positive work culture can improve employee satisfaction.
  • School culture affects student performance.
  • They are trying to change the corporate culture to be more inclusive.
学習者向け例文
  • The office has a friendly culture.
  • Our school culture is open and creative.
  • Good culture makes work better.
名詞 technical B2 action
3

growing microorganisms or cells

A way to grow bacteria or cells in special food in a lab.

用法パターン: to grow [something] in culture
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this meaning with social culture; here it is scientific and about growing living things in a lab.
類義語
cultivation (In biology, refers specifically to growing organisms under controlled conditions.)
対義語
sterilization (The process of killing all microorganisms, opposite of growing them.)
コロケーション
cell culture |tissue culture |bacterial culture
テーマ
science |biology |health
例文
  • The scientist prepared a bacterial culture for testing.
  • Skin cells were grown in culture for research.
  • The lab is studying cancer cells in culture.
学習者向け例文
  • The lab made a bacteria culture.
  • We grew cells in culture.
  • Doctors studied the virus in culture.
文法
辞書形
culture
IPA
GB/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
US/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
音節・強勢
cul - ture (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (cul)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: culture
  • Plural: culture, cultures
関連語
Forms
cultures noun
Core family
cultural adjective B1 culturally adverb B2
Related words
cultured adjective multicultural adjective B2 subculture noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncultured adjective
Advanced or less common
counterculture noun cultivate verb B2 cultivation noun B1
表現

cancel culture

1
/kˈænsəl kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase informal

public boycott for offensive behavior

When many people stop supporting someone because they did something wrong or offensive.

例文
  • Cancel culture has become common on social media.
  • Some say cancel culture holds people accountable; others say it goes too far.

corporate culture

1
/kˈɔɹpɚɪt kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase

Company's shared values and norms

The way people in a company usually think and act.

例文
  • A strong corporate culture can lead to success.
  • The corporate culture here encourages teamwork.
  • They want to change the corporate culture to be more open.
  • Corporate culture differs greatly between startups and large corporations.

culture shock

1
/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase

confusion in a new culture

A feeling of surprise and confusion when you go to a place with very different customs.

例文
  • She experienced culture shock during her first trip abroad.
  • Moving abroad gave her culture shock at first.
  • Culture shock can happen when you move to a new country.
  • He experienced culture shock when he started working overseas.

popular culture

1
/pˈɑpjəlɚ kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase

Mainstream entertainment and ideas

Music, movies, TV, and other things that most people like and know about.

例文
  • The movie had a big impact on popular culture.
  • Superhero movies are a big part of popular culture today.
  • Popular culture changes quickly with new technology.
  • Social media has changed popular culture.

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