英語

particular

gb/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/ us/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
B1 英語
~ 400
語義
0件の語義
adjective B1 property
1

specific or distinct

Describes one person or thing that is different from the rest in a clear way.

用法パターン: a particular [thing/person/detail]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'particular' with 'peculiar'. 'Peculiar' means strange or unusual, not simply specific.
類義語
specific (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, though 'specific' can sound slightly more technical.)
対義語
general (Refers to something broad or unspecific, the opposite of focusing on one distinct thing.)
コロケーション
a particular reason |in particular |a particular problem |particular interest
テーマ
communication |description |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I have a particular interest in modern art.
  • This book focuses on one particular period in history.
  • She wore a dress of a particular shade of blue.
  • Is there any particular reason you are late?
  • That’s a very particular style of music.
学習者向け例文
  • I like a particular kind of fruit.
  • This shirt is my particular favorite.
  • Do you have a particular place to visit?
  • He has a particular job at the company.
adjective B2 property
2

fussy or selective

Wanting things to be done in an exact way and not easily satisfied.

用法パターン: be particular about [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may think 'particular' here means 'special', but in this sense it means 'fussy' or 'hard to please'.
類義語
choosy (Informal; focuses more on making careful selections.)
対義語
easygoing (Not concerned about details or exactness.)
コロケーション
very particular about |quite particular about |not too particular
テーマ
personality |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She’s very particular about how her coffee is made.
  • He’s not too particular when it comes to food.
  • The client is quite particular about the quality of materials.
学習者向け例文
  • I am particular about my clothes.
  • She is very particular about her food.
  • He is not too particular about where we go.
名詞 formal B2 entity
3

a specific detail or fact

One detail or fact about something.

用法パターン: the particulars of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners often use 'particulars' only in plural; singular is rare and formal.
類義語
detail (More common in everyday speech; 'particular' as a noun is more formal.)
対義語
generalization (A broad statement lacking specific details.)
コロケーション
give particulars |full particulars |particulars of the case
テーマ
communication |law |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The police asked for the particulars of the suspect.
  • You should check the particulars before signing the contract.
  • Please send me the full particulars of the trip.
学習者向け例文
  • The form asks for particulars about your job.
  • The teacher gave us the particulars of the test.
  • We talked about the particulars of the plan.
文法
辞書形
particular
IPA
GB/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
US/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
音節・強勢
par - tic - u - lar (4音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (par)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: particular
Noun
  • Base: particular
  • Plural: particulars
関連語
Forms
particulars noun
Core family
particularly adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
general adjective B1
Advanced or less common
particularity noun particularize verb
表現

a particular set of skills

1
/ə pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ sˈɛt əv skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase

specific group of abilities

A certain and special group of abilities someone has.

例文
  • He has a particular set of skills useful for the job.
  • This role needs a particular set of skills.

in particular

1
/ˈɪn pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
fixed phrase

especially this one or ones

Used to show that what you are saying is true about one person or thing more than others in a group.

例文
  • I like fruit, apples in particular.
  • I like sports, and football in particular.
  • She enjoys sports, tennis in particular.
  • She loves all music, jazz in particular.
  • In particular, I want to thank my parents for their support.

nothing in particular

1
/nˈʌθɪŋ ˈɪn pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
fixed phrase

no specific thing or reason

Not anything special or important.

例文
  • What are you doing? Nothing in particular.
  • He was looking at nothing in particular.
  • Is there anything you need? No, nothing in particular.

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