英語

mini

gb/mˈɪni/ us/mˈɪni/
A2 英語
~ 1600
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

Very small in size

Very small in size.

用法パターン: [mini] [noun]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mini' with 'minute' (meaning tiny) or 'minimum' (meaning the least amount).
類義語
small (General term for limited size; 'mini' often implies a designed smaller version.)
対義語
large (Describes something with a much greater size or extent.)
コロケーション
mini skirt |mini fridge |mini series |mini version |mini car
テーマ
daily life |fashion |technology |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She bought a mini fridge for her dorm room.
  • The bakery sells mini cupcakes by the dozen.
  • He drove a classic Mini Cooper.
  • They released a mini version of the popular game.
  • I packed my clothes into a mini suitcase.
学習者向け例文
  • I have a mini phone.
  • This is a mini cake.
  • She wears a mini skirt.
  • We have a mini TV.
  • He drives a mini car.
名詞 B1 entity
2

Small version of something

A small type of something.

用法パターン: a mini of [something]
よくある間違い:
Some learners think 'mini' as a noun means 'minute', but it refers to small versions of products or things.
類義語
miniature ('Miniature' is more formal and can refer to detailed small-scale models.)
対義語
full-size (Refers to the regular or largest standard version.)
コロケーション
buy a mini |release a mini |mini edition
テーマ
daily life |products |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The company launched a mini of their best-selling phone.
  • He collects minis of famous cars.
  • I ordered a mini instead of the regular burger.
  • They gave away minis as promotional items.
  • This toy set comes with three minis.
学習者向け例文
  • I have a mini of the game.
  • She bought a mini of the car.
  • We got a mini of the book.
  • He likes to collect minis.
  • They sell minis in the shop.
文法
辞書形
mini
IPA
GB/mˈɪni/
US/mˈɪni/
音節・強勢
mini (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (mini)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: mini
Noun
  • Base: mini
  • Plural: minis
関連語
Forms
minis noun
Core family
miniature adjective B1
Related words
minimize verb B2 minimal adjective B2 minimum noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
maxi adjective maximum noun A2 maximize verb B2
Advanced or less common
miniaturize verb miniaturization noun minimally adverb
表現

Mini Cooper

1
/mˈɪni kˈupɚ/
fixed phrase

Small British car model

A small car made by the company Mini, called the Cooper model.

例文
  • He restored an old Mini Cooper from the 1970s.
  • She drives a new Mini Cooper to work every day.

mini series

1
/mˈɪni sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase

Short TV series

A short television show that tells one story in only a few episodes.

例文
  • The drama was released as a four-part mini series.
  • We watched a crime mini series over the weekend.

mini skirt

1
/mˈɪni skˈɚt/
fixed phrase

Very short skirt

A skirt that is very short and ends far above the knees.

例文
  • She wore a red mini skirt to the party.
  • Mini skirts were very popular in the 1960s.

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