light
gb/lˈaɪt/ us/lˈaɪt/
A1
英語
~ 2100
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A1
entity
1
natural or artificial illumination
Something that makes it possible to see, such as from the sun, a lamp, or a fire.
用法パターン：
[light] shines from [source]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (illumination) with 'light' meaning 'not heavy'. Context determines meaning.
類義語
illumination (More formal or technical term for light as brightness.)
対義語
darkness (The complete absence of light.)
コロケーション
bright light
|natural light
|artificial light
|turn on the light
|block the light
テーマ
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The morning light streamed through the window.
- She turned on the light to read her book.
- Plants need light to grow.
- The city looked beautiful in the evening light.
学習者向け例文
- The sun gives us light.
- I turn on the light at night.
- There is no light in this room.
- Light comes from the lamp.
adjective
A1
property
2
weighing very little
Not heavy; easy to lift or carry.
用法パターン：
a light [object]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'light' meaning 'not heavy' with 'light' meaning 'pale in color'. Context is key.
類義語
lightweight (Emphasizes low weight, often in product descriptions.)
対義語
heavy (Having much weight or difficult to lift.)
コロケーション
light bag
|light jacket
|light load
|light meal
テーマ
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- This suitcase is surprisingly light.
- She wore a light coat for the spring weather.
- The box felt light in his hands.
学習者向け例文
- The bag is very light.
- This box is not heavy.
- My coat is light for summer.
adjective
A1
property
3
pale or not dark in color
Not dark in color; closer to white than black.
用法パターン：
a light [color]
よくある間違い：
Learners may say 'clear blue' instead of 'light blue'. In English, 'clear' refers to transparency, not paleness of color.
類義語
pale (Suggests low intensity of color; sometimes connotes weakness or softness.)
対義語
dark (Having a deep or strong color.)
コロケーション
light blue
|light brown
|light green
テーマ
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
例文
- She painted her room light blue.
- I prefer light colors in summer clothing.
- His hair is a light brown.
学習者向け例文
- My shirt is light blue.
- She has light hair.
- The walls are light green.
動詞
A2
action
4
set fire to or make shine
To make something start to burn or shine.
用法パターン：
to light [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (verb) with 'turn on' for electrical devices; 'turn on' is more common for lights that are electric.
類義語
ignite (More formal; often used for combustion processes.)
対義語
extinguish (To put out a flame or stop burning.)
コロケーション
light a candle
|light a fire
|light a cigarette
テーマ
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He lit the campfire with a match.
- Please light the candles on the cake.
- She lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
学習者向け例文
- I will light the candle.
- He lights the fire at night.
- Please light the lamp.
名詞
A1
entity
5
lamp or other lighting device
A lamp or other thing that makes light.
類義語
lamp (Specifically refers to a lighting fixture, often indoors.)
コロケーション
street light
|traffic light
|desk light
テーマ
daily life
|daily_life
|housing
例文
- The street lights came on at dusk.
- We need a brighter light over the kitchen table.
- The traffic light turned green.
学習者向け例文
- The street light is broken.
- I have a desk light for reading.
- The traffic light is red.
文法
辞書形
light
IPA
GB/lˈaɪt/
US/lˈaɪt/
音節・強勢
light （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: light
- Comparative: lighter
- Superlative: lightest
Noun
- Base: light
- Plural: light, lights
Verb
- Base: light
- 3rd Person Singular: lights
- Present Participle: lighting
- Past: lighted, lit
- Past Participle: lighted
関連語
表現
bring to light
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪt/
idiom
make known something hidden before
To make something known that was secret or hidden before.
例文
- The investigation brought to light new evidence.
- These documents have brought to light some shocking facts.
in the light of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə lˈaɪt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
considering new information or events
Because of new facts or events, you think about something differently.
例文
- In the light of recent events, we have changed our policy.
- The decision was made in the light of new evidence.
light up
1/lˈaɪt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
become bright or happy looking
To become bright with light, or for someone's face to show excitement or happiness.
例文
- The room lit up when she opened the curtains.
- Her face lit up when she saw him.
make light of [something]
1/mˈeɪk lˈaɪt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
treat as unimportant or trivial
To talk about something as if it is not serious, even if it is important.
例文
- He made light of his injuries, even though they were serious.
- Don't make light of her hard work.
see the light
1/sˈi ðə lˈaɪt/
idiom
suddenly understand something clearly
To finally understand something after not understanding it before.
例文
- After hours of explanation, he finally saw the light.
- She saw the light about healthy eating after her illness.