fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
英語
~ 1400
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Treating everyone equally
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
用法パターン：
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
類義語
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
対義語
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
コロケーション
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
テーマ
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
例文
- The teacher is fair to all her students.
- We expect a fair trial for the accused.
- He made a fair decision based on the facts.
- It's only fair that everyone gets a turn.
学習者向け例文
- My boss is fair to all workers.
- The game was fair for both teams.
- She gave a fair answer to the question.
- It is fair to share the food.
adjective
A2
property
2
Light in skin, hair, or eyes
Having skin, hair, or eyes that are light in color.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
類義語
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
対義語
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
コロケーション
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
テーマ
appearance
|body
例文
- She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
- He is tall with fair hair and blue eyes.
- Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen regularly.
学習者向け例文
- She has fair hair.
- I have fair skin.
- He is tall with fair eyes.
adjective
B1
property
3
Moderately good quality
Not very good but okay; acceptable.
よくある間違い：
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
類義語
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
対義語
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
コロケーション
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
テーマ
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The weather today is fair, not too hot or cold.
- He has a fair chance of winning the race.
- The hotel was in fair condition, but needed some repairs.
学習者向け例文
- The food was fair.
- Today the weather is fair.
- He has a fair chance to win.
名詞
A2
event
4
Public event with games and stalls
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
類義語
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
コロケーション
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
テーマ
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
例文
- We went to the county fair last weekend.
- The school is holding a summer fair to raise money.
- They enjoyed the rides at the local fair.
学習者向け例文
- We went to the fair.
- The school will have a fair.
- The fair has many games.
adjective
A2
property
5
Clear and sunny weather
Sunny and without rain or clouds.
類義語
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
対義語
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
コロケーション
fair weather
テーマ
weather
例文
- The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
- It was a fair day for a picnic.
- They set sail under fair skies.
学習者向け例文
- The weather is fair today.
- We have fair weather now.
- It is a fair day for walking.
文法
辞書形
fair
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
音節・強勢
fair （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
関連語
表現
a fair shake
1/ə fˈɛɹ ʃˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
Equal opportunity to succeed
A chance to do something that is the same as what others get.
例文
- Everyone deserves a fair shake in life.
- He didn’t get a fair shake in the competition.
by fair means or foul
1/bˈaɪ fˈɛɹ mˈinz ˈɔɹ fˈaʊl/
idiom
Using any method to succeed
Doing something by using either honest ways or dishonest ways.
例文
- They were determined to win, by fair means or foul.
- He got the promotion by fair means or foul.
fair and square
1/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Done honestly without cheating or lying
Done in an honest way, following all rules.
例文
- He won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square—no excuses.
fair and square
2/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Achieved honestly without cheating
Winning or succeeding in an honest way without cheating.
例文
- She won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square.
fair enough
1/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
That’s reasonable or acceptable
Used to say that you accept or understand what someone says.
例文
- "I can’t come tonight." "Fair enough, maybe another time."
- "We’ll need to start early." "Fair enough."
fair enough
2/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Accepting something as reasonable
Used to say you accept what someone says, even if you do not completely agree.
例文
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."