英語

mind

gb/mˈaɪnd/ us/mˈaɪnd/
A2 英語
~ 1200
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

The thinking and feeling part of a person

The part of you that thinks, feels, and knows things.

用法パターン: [someone]'s mind
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mind' with 'brain'. 'Mind' refers to thinking and feelings, not just the physical organ.
類義語
brain (Refers more to the physical organ rather than the mental or emotional aspects.) | intellect (Focuses on reasoning ability rather than emotions.)
対義語
body (Contrasts the mental or emotional self with the physical self.)
コロケーション
change your mind |make up your mind |peace of mind |state of mind |on my mind
テーマ
psychology |emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her mind was full of new ideas.
  • He couldn’t get the song out of his mind.
  • You need to clear your mind before making a decision.
  • That memory will always be in my mind.
  • Travel broadens the mind.
学習者向け例文
  • I have many things on my mind.
  • Her mind is very quick.
  • He has a creative mind.
  • This book will open your mind.
  • I can’t get her face out of my mind.
動詞 A2 action
2

Pay attention or take care about something

To be careful about something or watch it.

用法パターン: mind [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'remember'. In this sense, 'mind' means to be careful, not to recall information.
類義語
watch (More informal and can imply looking closely at something.) | heed (More formal and means to take notice of advice or warning.)
対義語
ignore (To not pay attention to something.)
コロケーション
mind your step |mind the gap |mind your own business
テーマ
daily life |safety |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Mind the stairs, they’re slippery.
  • Mind your head as you enter the doorway.
  • Please mind your manners at the dinner table.
  • Mind what you say around children.
  • Mind the traffic when crossing the road.
学習者向け例文
  • Mind the wet floor.
  • Mind the dog, it may bite.
  • Mind your bag in the crowd.
  • Mind your language in class.
  • Mind your step on the bus.
動詞 B1 state
3

Be annoyed or bothered by something

To feel unhappy or annoyed about something.

用法パターン: mind [something/doing something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes forget to use the -ing form after 'mind' (e.g., 'Do you mind to open' instead of 'Do you mind opening').
類義語
object (More formal; often used in legal or official contexts.)
対義語
tolerate (To accept something without being annoyed by it.)
コロケーション
wouldn't mind |do you mind if
テーマ
emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Do you mind if I open the window?
  • I don’t mind waiting for a few minutes.
  • Would you mind turning down the music?
  • She minds being interrupted during work.
  • I hope you don’t mind me asking a question.
学習者向け例文
  • Do you mind if I sit here?
  • I don’t mind walking to school.
  • Would you mind closing the door?
  • He minds loud noises at night.
  • She doesn’t mind helping her friends.
動詞 A2 action
4

Take care of someone or something temporarily

To take care of a person, animal, or thing for a short time.

用法パターン: mind [someone/something]
類義語
watch over (Emphasizes guarding or protecting during care.) | look after (More general term for caring for someone or something.)
対義語
neglect (Fail to care for properly.)
コロケーション
mind the children |mind my bag
テーマ
daily life |daily_life |relationships
例文
  • Can you mind my suitcase while I go to the restroom?
  • She’s minding her neighbor’s cat for the weekend.
  • Please mind the kids until I get back.
  • He offered to mind their shop during lunch break.
  • Mind my drink while I take this call.
学習者向け例文
  • Can you mind my bag?
  • Please mind my dog for an hour.
  • I will mind your children today.
  • She minds her friend's house when they travel.
  • He is minding his brother's bike.
文法
辞書形
mind
IPA
GB/mˈaɪnd/
US/mˈaɪnd/
音節・強勢
mind (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (mind)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: mind
  • Plural: mind, minds
Verb
  • Base: mind
  • 3rd Person Singular: minds
  • Present Participle: minding
  • Past: minded
関連語
Forms
minds noun minding verb minded verb
Core family
mental adjective B1 mentally adverb B1
Related words
remind verb A2 reminder noun B1 mindful adjective mindfulness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
mindless adjective mindlessly adverb
Advanced or less common
mindset noun B2 mentality noun B2
表現

give someone a piece of your mind

1
/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə pˈis əv jˈʊɹ mˈaɪnd/
idiom informal

Speak angrily about someone's actions

To tell someone you are angry about what they did.

例文
  • When I see him, I’ll give him a piece of my mind for being so late.
  • She gave her neighbor a piece of her mind about the noise.

slip your mind

1
/slˈɪp jˈʊɹ mˈaɪnd/
idiom

Be unintentionally forgotten by someone

To forget something without meaning to.

例文
  • I meant to call you back, but it completely slipped my mind.
  • Her birthday slipped my mind this year.

keep in mind

1
/kˈip ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom

Remember when considering something important

To remember something because it is important for what you are doing now or will do later.

例文
  • Keep in mind that prices may change.
  • Please keep in mind our deadline is next week.

keep in mind

2
/kˈip ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom

Remember for later use or consideration

To remember something because it may be important later.

例文
  • Keep in mind that he is very busy these days.
  • Keep in mind that this offer ends tomorrow.

make up your mind

1
/mˈeɪk ˈʌp jˈʊɹ mˈaɪnd/
idiom

Decide after thinking

To choose what to do after thinking about it.

例文
  • You need to make up your mind about which car to buy.
  • It’s time to make up your mind about which job to take.
  • She finally made up her mind to move abroad.
  • I can’t make up my mind between tea and coffee.

bear in mind

1
/bˈɛɹ ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom

Remember or consider something important

To remember or think about something important when you do something.

例文
  • Bear in mind that prices may change.
  • You should bear in mind his lack of experience.

bear in mind

2
/bˈɛɹ ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom

Remember and consider information

To remember something when you are thinking or deciding about something else.

例文
  • Bear in mind that prices may change without notice.
  • You should bear in mind how long the trip takes before agreeing.

bear in mind

3
/bˈɛɹ ˈɪn mˈaɪnd/
idiom

remember and consider something

To remember and think about something when you are doing or deciding something else.

例文
  • Bear in mind that traffic will be heavy during rush hour.
  • You should bear in mind his lack of experience when assigning tasks.

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