figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
用法パターン：
[number] figure(s)
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' with 'digit'. A digit is a single numeral (0-9), while a figure can be any number, even with many digits.
類義語
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
対義語
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
コロケーション
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
テーマ
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
例文
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
学習者向け例文
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
名詞
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
用法パターン：
slim figure / athletic figure
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
類義語
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
対義語
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
コロケーション
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
テーマ
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
例文
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
学習者向け例文
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
動詞
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
用法パターン：
figure (that) [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
類義語
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
対義語
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
コロケーション
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
テーマ
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
- She figured it was too late to call.
- They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
学習者向け例文
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
動詞
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
用法パターン：
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
類義語
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
対義語
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
コロケーション
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
テーマ
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
- She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
- We need to figure out what went wrong.
学習者向け例文
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
名詞
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
類義語
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
対義語
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
コロケーション
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
テーマ
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
例文
- The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
- He became a prominent figure in politics.
- Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
学習者向け例文
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
文法
辞書形
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
音節・強勢
fig - ure （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
活用形
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
関連語
Forms
figures
noun
figuring
verb
figured
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disfigure
verb
disfigurement
noun
Advanced or less common
configure
verb B2
configuration
noun B2
表現
figure of speech
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Non-literal expression for effect
A way of saying something where the words do not have their usual meaning, used to make it more interesting or strong.
例文
- ‘I'm so hungry I could eat a horse’ is just a figure of speech.
- She used a figure of speech to make her point clear.
figure out
1/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
例文
- I can't figure out how to use this app.
- She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
例文
- Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
- We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
- He finally figured out the answer.
go figure
1/ɡˈoʊ fˈɪɡjɚ/
idiom
informal
Express surprise at something odd or unexpected
Used to say you are surprised about something strange or hard to understand.
例文
- He doesn't like pizza but loves anchovies—go figure.
- She studied all night and still failed—go figure.
public figure
1/pˈʌblɪk fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
A well-known person in public life
A person who many people know about, often because of their job.
例文
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.