direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
instructions or guidance
Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.
用法パターン：
to give [someone] direction
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
類義語
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
対義語
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
コロケーション
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
テーマ
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The teacher gave clear directions for the assignment.
- Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station?
- Follow the directions on the package carefully.
- She asked for directions to the museum.
- The signposts provide directions for hikers.
学習者向け例文
- He gave me directions to the bus stop.
- Please follow the directions on the box.
- I asked a man for directions.
- The map shows directions to the park.
名詞
A2
relation
2
course or orientation of movement
The way something moves, points, or faces.
用法パターン：
in the direction of [something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
類義語
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
対義語
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
コロケーション
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
テーマ
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The plane changed direction suddenly.
- We walked in the direction of the beach.
- He looked in my direction but said nothing.
- The river flows in a northerly direction.
- Traffic was moving in both directions.
学習者向け例文
- The train goes in that direction.
- She turned in my direction.
- We walked in the direction of the school.
- The wind changed direction.
名詞
B1
action
3
management or supervision
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
用法パターン：
under the direction of [someone]
類義語
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
対義語
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
コロケーション
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
テーマ
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The project was completed under her direction.
- He took over the direction of the company last year.
- The film's success owes much to the director's strong direction.
- Under his direction, the team improved greatly.
学習者向け例文
- The play was under her direction.
- He gave good direction to the team.
- We worked under his direction.
- The movie had great direction.
名詞
B2
entity
4
sense of purpose or aim
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
用法パターン：
have a sense of direction in [life/career]
類義語
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
対義語
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
コロケーション
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
テーマ
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- After college, she felt lost and without direction.
- He finally found a new direction for his career.
- Good leaders provide direction for their teams.
- Meditation helped him gain a sense of direction.
学習者向け例文
- I need more direction in my life.
- She found a new direction at work.
- He has no clear direction now.
- They want more direction from the boss.
文法
辞書形
direction
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
音節・強勢
dir - ec - tion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
活用形
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
関連語
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
表現
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
例文
- We had to change direction because of the storm.
- Halfway through, he decided to change direction with his career.
follow directions
1/fˈɑloʊ dɪɹˈɛkʃənz/
fixed phrase
act according to instructions given
To do what instructions tell you to do.
例文
- Please follow the directions carefully when taking this medicine.
- He never follows directions and often makes mistakes.
in someone's direction
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
toward where someone is located
Toward the place where a person is standing or sitting.
例文
- She smiled in my direction.
- He threw the ball in her direction.
in the right direction
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈaɪt dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
moving toward a good result
Doing something that will help reach the correct goal or answer.
例文
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.