neutral
gb/nˈutɹəl/ us/nˈutɹəl/
B1
英語
~ 6000
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
not supporting any side
Not choosing or helping one side or another in a fight, game, or argument.
用法パターン：
[someone]/[a country]/[an organization] is neutral (in [a conflict/argument])
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "neutral" with "normal" or "average." "Neutral" is about not choosing a side, while "normal" describes something usual. Also, learners may say "He is in neutral" when they mean "He is neutral"; "in neutral" is used mainly for car gears, not people.
類義語
impartial (Emphasizes being fair and treating all sides equally, often used about people like judges or referees.)
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nonaligned (Often used for countries that do not formally join any side in an international conflict or alliance.)
対義語
biased (Implies unfairly supporting one side over another.)
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partisan (Stresses strong, active support for one side, especially in politics.)
コロケーション
remain neutral
|stay neutral
|strictly neutral
|politically neutral
|neutral country
|officially neutral
テーマ
politics
|law
|conflict
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The organization tries to remain neutral in political debates.
- Switzerland stayed neutral during both world wars.
- As a moderator, she must be completely neutral.
- The news anchor claimed to be neutral, but some viewers disagreed.
- International law requires that neutral states do not supply weapons to either side.
学習者向け例文
- The referee must be neutral in the game.
- Our teacher stayed neutral in the class debate.
- The country is neutral and does not join wars.
- He wants to be neutral and not choose a side.
- They asked the judge to be neutral and fair.
adjective
B2
property
2
without strong feeling or opinion
Not clearly good or bad, happy or sad; without a strong feeling or opinion.
用法パターン：
a neutral [tone/voice/expression/statement/response]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "neutral" when they mean "boring" or "plain." Neutral does not always mean boring; it only means not clearly positive or negative. For example, a neutral tone is calm, not dull by definition.
類義語
detached (Suggests emotional distance and not being personally involved.)
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objective (Focuses on judging based on facts, not feelings, often in formal or academic contexts.)
対義語
emotional (Shows strong feelings instead of a calm or flat attitude.)
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loaded (Describes language that is strongly positive or negative and can influence people’s opinions.)
コロケーション
neutral tone
|neutral expression
|neutral language
|emotionally neutral
|remain neutral
|neutral response
テーマ
communication
|emotions
|language
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Try to use neutral language in your report, without emotional words.
- Her voice was completely neutral as she read the verdict.
- The feedback was neutral, neither praising nor criticizing my work.
- He kept a neutral expression so no one could guess what he was thinking.
- The article is written in a neutral tone to let readers decide for themselves.
学習者向け例文
- Her face was neutral and hard to read.
- He spoke in a neutral voice, not angry or happy.
- The comment was neutral, not good and not bad.
- Please use neutral words in the report.
- The movie review was neutral, not very positive or negative.
adjective
B1
property
3
having soft, muted colors
Having a soft color like beige, gray, or white; not bright or strong in color.
用法パターン：
neutral [color/tone/shade/palette/outfit]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think "neutral" colors mean "transparent" or "no color at all." In design and fashion, neutral colors are usually soft colors like beige, gray, white, cream, or taupe, not invisible.
類義語
muted (Highlights that the color is soft or dull, not strong or bright.)
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subtle (Emphasizes that the color effect is gentle and not noticeable at first.)
対義語
bright (Describes colors that are strong and intense.)
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vivid (Describes colors that are very clear and powerful.)
コロケーション
neutral colors
|neutral tones
|neutral palette
|neutral shades
|neutral outfit
|neutral decor
テーマ
art
|fashion
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The living room is decorated in neutral tones of beige and gray.
- She chose a neutral outfit so it would match any occasion.
- Designers often start with a neutral color palette and then add one bold color.
- Neutral shades on the walls make the room feel bigger.
- He prefers neutral colors like cream and taupe for his office.
学習者向け例文
- The walls are painted a neutral color.
- She wore a neutral dress, not very bright.
- I like neutral colors such as white and gray.
- This room has neutral tones and feels calm.
- We used neutral paint for the kitchen.
adjective
technical
B2
property
4
neither acidic nor basic (pH 7)
In chemistry, having pH 7, not an acid and not a base.
用法パターン：
a neutral [solution/substance/pH]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse "neutral" in chemistry with "neutral" meaning "no opinion." In chemistry, it has a very specific technical meaning about pH (neither acidic nor basic).
類義語
pH-balanced (Used especially in product marketing (like soaps or shampoos) to suggest a pH close to neutral and gentle on skin.)
対義語
acidic (Describes a substance with a pH less than 7.)
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alkaline (Describes a basic substance with a pH greater than 7.)
コロケーション
neutral solution
|neutral pH
|chemically neutral
|electrically neutral and chemically neutral
|remain neutral
テーマ
science
|chemistry
|education
|health
例文
- Pure water is considered neutral because its pH is 7.
- The solution is neutral, so it will not react strongly with acids or bases.
- When the pH indicator stays green, the liquid is neutral.
- The goal is to make the soil slightly less acidic and closer to neutral.
- A neutral pH is important for many biological processes.
学習者向け例文
- In science class we learned that water is neutral.
- The liquid is neutral; it is not an acid.
- A pH of 7 means the solution is neutral.
- This soap is almost neutral, so it is gentle.
- The teacher said the best pH for plants is near neutral.
adjective
technical
B2
property
5
having no electric charge
In physics, having no overall electric charge; the positive and negative charges are equal.
用法パターン：
a neutral [atom/particle/object]
よくある間違い：
Learners may mix up "neutral" with "grounded" in electricity. Neutral means no net charge; grounded relates to being connected to the earth for safety, which is a different concept.
類義語
uncharged (Plain, non-technical way to say that something has no electric charge.)
対義語
charged (Describes an object or particle that has a net positive or negative electric charge.)
コロケーション
electrically neutral
|neutral atom
|neutral particle
|overall neutral
|charge-neutral
テーマ
science
|physics
|education
例文
- A neutron is electrically neutral and has no net charge.
- Most atoms in a solid object are neutral overall.
- The balloon became negatively charged, while the wall remained neutral.
- In this experiment, we assume the object starts out neutral.
- The solution is electrically neutral, with equal positive and negative ions.
学習者向け例文
- A neutron is a neutral particle.
- The object is neutral; it has no charge.
- Most atoms are neutral in normal conditions.
- The wall is neutral, but the balloon is charged.
- In the picture, the middle atom is neutral.
adjective
B2
property
6
not specific to any gender
Not only for men or only for women; suitable for any gender.
用法パターン：
gender-neutral [language/pronoun/bathroom/policy]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think "gender-neutral" means "about gender" rather than "not limited to any gender." Also, some learners believe it is only about pronouns, but it can describe many things (bathrooms, clothes, names, etc.).
類義語
unisex (Often used for products like clothing or bathrooms that can be used by any gender; a bit more informal and product-focused.)
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inclusive (Broader term suggesting that something welcomes or covers all groups, not only genders.)
対義語
gendered (Describes things that are specifically linked to one gender, like "he" or "she" pronouns or certain job titles.)
コロケーション
gender-neutral language
|gender-neutral pronoun
|gender-neutral bathroom
|gender-neutral term
|gender-neutral clothing
テーマ
society
|language
|politics
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Many companies now use gender-neutral language in their job ads.
- They chose a gender-neutral name for their baby.
- The school introduced gender-neutral bathrooms to be more inclusive.
- "They" is often used as a gender-neutral pronoun in English.
- We need a gender-neutral term that includes all parents, not just mothers.
学習者向け例文
- This word is gender-neutral; it is for all people.
- We use gender-neutral language in our office.
- "They" can be a gender-neutral pronoun.
- The shop sells gender-neutral clothes.
- The school has gender-neutral toilets now.
名詞
B1
entity
7
gear position with no drive
The gear position in a car where the engine does not move the wheels.
用法パターン：
put [a vehicle] in/into neutral
よくある間違い：
Learners may use "in neutral" for people (e.g., *He is in neutral about the topic*). For opinions, simply say "He is neutral about the topic." "In neutral" is mainly for vehicle gears.
類義語
neutral gear (A slightly longer form that makes clear it refers to the gear position.)
対義語
drive (In automatic cars, the gear position that makes the car move forward.)
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first gear (In manual cars, the lowest forward gear used to start moving.)
コロケーション
in neutral
|shift into neutral
|put it in neutral
|leave the car in neutral
|neutral gear
テーマ
transport
|daily life
|technology
|transportation
例文
- He left the car in neutral with the handbrake on.
- Shift into neutral before you start the engine.
- The mechanic asked me to put it in neutral and rev the engine.
- On a steep hill, never leave the car in neutral without the brake.
- With the car in neutral, the engine runs but the vehicle does not move.
学習者向け例文
- The car is in neutral, so it does not move.
- Please put the car in neutral.
- He left the car in neutral on the road.
- You must not roll down the hill in neutral.
- I always start the car with the gear in neutral.
名詞
B2
entity
8
person or country not taking sides
A person or country that stays out of a fight or war and does not take a side.
用法パターン：
[someone/a country] is a neutral in [a conflict/war]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "a neutral" for things like colors (*a neutral in the room*), which sounds strange. For colors, say "a neutral color" or just "a neutral." Also, this noun sense is less common than the adjective; often it is better to say "a neutral country" or "a neutral person."
類義語
noncombatant (More formal; often used for a person or group not taking part in fighting, even if near the conflict.)
対義語
belligerent (Formal; describes a country or group that is actively fighting in a war.)
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participant (General term for someone who takes part, including in a dispute or conflict.)
コロケーション
a neutral in the conflict
|remain a neutral
|recognized neutral
|traditional neutral
テーマ
politics
|conflict
|law
|relationships
例文
- Sweden was a neutral in several major European conflicts.
- They tried to act as a neutral in the negotiation.
- As a neutral, the country offered to host peace talks.
- Both sides accepted the small island nation as a neutral.
- The company brought in a neutral to help resolve the dispute.
学習者向け例文
- The country stayed a neutral in the war.
- They asked a neutral to help with the fight.
- As a neutral, she could listen to both sides.
- The neutral helped the two groups talk.
- The small state wanted to be a neutral in world problems.
文法
辞書形
neutral
IPA
GB/nˈutɹəl/
US/nˈutɹəl/
音節・強勢
neut - ral （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (neut)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: neutral
Noun
- Base: neutral
- Plural: neutral, neutrals
関連語
Forms
neutrals
noun
Core family
Related words
neutralization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
non-neutral
adjective
biased
adjective B2
表現
gender-neutral
1/d͡ʒˈɛndɚ nˈutɹəl/
fixed phrase
not limited to a gender
Not only for men or only for women; for all genders.
例文
- They chose a gender-neutral name for their baby.
- The school uses gender-neutral bathrooms.
- We are working on more gender-neutral job titles.
in neutral
1/ˈɪn nˈutɹəl/
fixed phrase
with the vehicle in neutral
With a car’s gear in the position where the engine does not move the wheels.
例文
- Leave the car in neutral and pull the handbrake.
- The engine was running while the car sat in neutral.
- He rolled down the hill with the car in neutral.
neutral ground
1/nˈutɹəl ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
place where no side dominates
A place where no side has more power, so all people or groups feel it is fair.
例文
- They met on neutral ground to discuss the contract.
- The hotel lobby served as neutral ground for the peace talks.
- We chose a café in the city center as neutral ground for the meeting.
neutral zone
1/nˈutɹəl zˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
technical
area between opposing sides
An area between two sides, teams, or countries where neither side fully controls it.
例文
- The soldiers were not allowed to enter the neutral zone.
- In hockey, players must pass through the neutral zone to attack.
- Talks took place in a neutral zone between the two borders.
remain neutral
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn nˈutɹəl/
fixed phrase
continue to not take sides
To keep not choosing or helping any side in a fight, game, or argument.
例文
- The committee must remain neutral during the investigation.
- We decided to remain neutral and not vote for either candidate.
- Journalists are expected to remain neutral when reporting the news.
stay neutral
1/stˈeɪ nˈutɹəl/
fixed phrase
avoid choosing a side
To not choose a side or show support for one group or person.
例文
- He tried to stay neutral in his friends' argument.
- It is hard to stay neutral when your family is involved.
- The referee must stay neutral at all times.
take a neutral stance
1/tˈeɪk ə nˈutɹəl stˈæns/
fixed phrase
formal
adopt a position of no support
To decide to have an official position where you do not support any side.
例文
- The company decided to take a neutral stance on the political issue.
- Teachers are encouraged to take a neutral stance in classroom debates.
- The government chose to take a neutral stance in the regional dispute.
carbon neutral
2/kˈɑɹbən nˈutɹəl/
fixed phrase
causing no net CO₂ increase
Not adding more carbon dioxide to the air overall, because emissions are reduced or balanced by actions that remove CO₂.
例文
- The company aims to be carbon neutral by 2030.
- Flying will be more expensive if airlines are forced to go carbon neutral.
- Some cities are investing in trees to help them become carbon neutral.
carbon neutral
3/kˈɑɹbən nˈutɹəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Net zero greenhouse gas emissions
Not adding more carbon gases to the air than you remove.
例文
- The festival aims to be completely carbon neutral by planting trees and using solar power.
- Many countries are pledging to become carbon neutral by 2050.