general
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
A2
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
Affecting most or all cases
About most people or things in a group, not just a few.
用法パターン：
[something] is general
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'general' with 'generic'. 'Generic' often means lacking special features, while 'general' means broad or widespread.
類義語
universal (Implies applying to absolutely all cases without exception.)
|
common (Suggests frequent occurrence rather than broad applicability.)
対義語
specific (Focuses on one particular case or detail instead of the whole group.)
コロケーション
general rule
|general idea
|general opinion
|general knowledge
|general trend
テーマ
communication
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The general opinion was that the plan would work.
- In general, people prefer warm weather to cold.
- This book gives a general overview of modern history.
- The general trend in prices has been upward.
- General knowledge is important for quiz competitions.
学習者向け例文
- In general, cats like to sleep a lot.
- The general rule is to be polite.
- She gave a general answer to the question.
- I have a general idea of the story.
名詞
A2
entity
2
Senior army officer
A very high officer in the army who leads many soldiers.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'general' as a title with the adjective meaning 'broad'. In military contexts, it is always capitalized when used with a name.
類義語
commander (Can refer to leaders in various military branches, not only the army.)
対義語
private (The lowest rank in the army, opposite of a general's high rank.)
コロケーション
army general
|four-star general
|retired general
|brigadier general
テーマ
military
|leadership
|politics
例文
- The general addressed the troops before the mission.
- General Smith will lead the operation.
- She was promoted to the rank of general last year.
- The retired general now works as a security consultant.
学習者向け例文
- The general spoke to the soldiers.
- My uncle is a general in the army.
- A general has many people under him.
adjective
B1
property
3
Not detailed or specific
Not about one small part, but about many things in a simple way.
用法パターン：
[something] is general
類義語
broad (Covers a wide scope without going into detail.)
対義語
specialized (Focused on one specific area or skill.)
コロケーション
general education
|general interest
|general knowledge
テーマ
communication
|education
例文
- The course provides a general introduction to physics.
- He has only a general understanding of the subject.
- General education requirements include math and science.
学習者向け例文
- I have a general idea about the topic.
- This is just a general list of names.
- The teacher gave a general explanation.
文法
辞書形
general
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
音節・強勢
gen - er - al （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: general
Noun
- Base: general
- Plural: generals
関連語
Forms
generals
noun
Core family
generally
adverb B1
Related words
generalize
verb C1
generalization
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
specific
adjective B1
specifically
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
generality
noun
generalist
noun C1
表現
as a general rule
1/ˈæz ə d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl ɹˈul/
fixed phrase
Usually the case by rule
Used to say something is usually true or done in most cases.
例文
- As a general rule, you should back up your data regularly.
- As a general rule, we don’t work on Sundays.
in general
1/ˈɪn d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
fixed phrase
Usually true overall
Used to say something is usually true in most situations.
例文
- In general, children learn languages faster than adults.
- In general, prices are lower in rural areas.
the general public
1/ðə d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl pˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase
Ordinary people as a whole
All people in society who are not part of a special group or organization.
例文
- The museum is now open to the general public.
- This information should be available to the general public.