custom
gb/kˈʌstəm/ us/kˈʌstəm/
B1
英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
traditional social practice
A way of doing things that is usual in a certain place or group.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] follow(s) [custom]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'custom' with 'customer'; 'custom' means a tradition, not a person who buys something.
類義語
tradition (Often refers to long-established customs passed down over generations.)
対義語
innovation (Refers to introducing new ideas or ways, opposite to following established customs.)
コロケーション
local custom
|ancient custom
|follow custom
|cultural custom
|old custom
テーマ
culture
|society
|tradition
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Shaking hands when you meet someone is a common custom in many countries.
- It’s an old custom in our village to light candles on the river during the festival.
- According to local custom, guests must remove their shoes before entering the house.
学習者向け例文
- It is a custom to say hello when you meet someone.
- In my town, it is a custom to eat fish on Friday.
- The custom in this country is to bow when greeting.
名詞
B2
entity
2
patronage of a business
When people buy things from a shop or company.
用法パターン：
[someone] give(s) [business] [custom]
よくある間違い：
Some learners incorrectly use 'custom' here as plural 'customs' when referring to business customers.
類義語
patronage (More formal term for the act of giving business to a shop or company.)
対義語
boycott (The act of avoiding buying from a business, opposite of giving custom.)
コロケーション
regular custom
|lose custom
|attract custom
テーマ
business
|commerce
|finance
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The café has built up a loyal custom over the years.
- We appreciate your custom and look forward to serving you again.
- The store lost much of its custom after moving to a new location.
学習者向け例文
- Thank you for your custom.
- The shop lost some custom after the road closed.
- We want more custom for our small café.
adjective
B1
property
3
made-to-order or special-made
Made for one person or purpose, not standard.
用法パターン：
custom [item/service]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'custom' (adjective) with 'costume', which means clothing worn for special occasions like plays or parties.
類義語
bespoke (British English term, often used for clothing or services tailored for an individual.)
対義語
standard (Refers to something mass-produced and not made to order.)
コロケーション
custom design
|custom build
|custom order
テーマ
manufacturing
|design
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They ordered a custom suit for the wedding.
- The car comes with several custom options.
- We can create a custom plan to fit your needs.
学習者向け例文
- I bought a custom shirt.
- She made a custom cake for the party.
- He drives a custom car.
文法
辞書形
custom
IPA
GB/kˈʌstəm/
US/kˈʌstəm/
音節・強勢
cus - tom （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: custom
Noun
- Base: custom
- Plural: custom, customs
関連語
Forms
customs
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncustomary
adjective
Advanced or less common
customarily
adverb
表現
as is the custom
1/ˈæz ˈɪz ðə kˈʌstəm/
fixed phrase
in the usual traditional way
In the way people usually do it in that place or group.
例文
- As is the custom here, we took off our shoes before entering the house.
- They gave gifts to the hosts, as is the custom in many cultures.
custom and practice
1/kˈʌstəm ˈænd pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
established accepted way over time
The usual way something is done in a place or job, accepted over time.
例文
- Payment on the last day of the month is custom and practice in this company.
- The courts often recognize long-standing customs and practices.
custom-made
1/kˈʌstəm mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
made specially for one person
Made for one person or thing, not mass produced.
例文
- This table was custom-made for our kitchen.
- He wore a custom-made suit to the event.