英語

perception

gb/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
B2 英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 entity
1

Understanding or interpretation of something

How someone thinks about or understands something.

用法パターン: [someone]'s perception of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perception' with 'perspective'; 'perspective' refers to a point of view, while 'perception' is about understanding or interpretation.
類義語
view (More informal and general; often used for opinions.) | interpretation (Focuses more on the act of explaining meaning.)
対義語
misunderstanding (Refers to an incorrect understanding of something.)
コロケーション
public perception |perception of reality |change perception |perception gap |perception shift
テーマ
thinking |communication |psychology |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Public perception of the company changed after the scandal.
  • Her perception of the issue was shaped by personal experience.
  • The film challenges our perception of history.
  • Cultural background can influence perception of beauty.
  • There is a gap between perception and reality.
学習者向け例文
  • My perception of the city changed after I visited it.
  • He has a different perception of the problem.
  • The teacher asked about our perception of the story.
  • Her perception of the movie was very positive.
名詞 B2 entity
2

Awareness through the senses

The way you notice or become aware of something using your senses.

用法パターン: perception of [sound/light/smell/etc.]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'perception' (awareness) with 'sense' (the organ or faculty itself).
類義語
awareness (General term for noticing; not limited to senses.) | sensation (Refers more to the physical feeling itself rather than awareness.)
対義語
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice sensory input.)
コロケーション
visual perception |auditory perception |color perception |keen perception
テーマ
science |psychology |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Cats have excellent night-time visual perception.
  • His sharp perception allowed him to spot the small details.
  • The test measures color perception in drivers.
  • A loss of hearing affects auditory perception.
  • Perception of taste can change with age.
学習者向け例文
  • I have good color perception.
  • Her perception of sound is very sharp.
  • Dogs have strong smell perception.
  • His perception of light is weak at night.
名詞 formal C1 entity
3

Quick and accurate insight

The ability to quickly understand things well and correctly.

用法パターン: [someone]'s perception into [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners might think this meaning is about senses; here it refers to mental sharpness.
類義語
discernment (Emphasizes good judgment and insight.) | insight (Focuses on deep understanding rather than just quickness.)
対義語
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.)
コロケーション
keen perception |remarkable perception |show perception
テーマ
thinking |psychology |core_vocabulary |relationships
例文
  • Her perception in negotiations saved the company money.
  • The critic's deep perception impressed the audience.
  • He showed great perception when dealing with the complex case.
学習者向け例文
  • She has great perception about people.
  • He showed good perception in his work.
  • Her perception helped solve the problem.
文法
辞書形
perception
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
音節・強勢
per - cep - tion (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: perception
  • Plural: perception, perceptions
関連語
Forms
perceptions noun
Core family
perceive verb B1 perceptive adjective C1
Related words
perceptiveness noun perceptible adjective C1 perceptibly adverb misperception noun
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptible adjective C1 imperceptibly adverb C1
Advanced or less common
perceptual adjective perceptually adverb
表現

beyond perception

1
/bɪjˈɔnd pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase

Outside range of awareness or understanding

Too difficult to notice or understand.

例文
  • The changes are subtle and beyond perception for most people.
  • Some scientific concepts are beyond human perception.

heighten perception

1
/hˈaɪtən pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase

Increase ability to notice or understand

To make someone better at noticing or understanding things.

例文
  • Meditation can heighten your perception of the world around you.
  • The training heightened his perception of small details.

public perception

1
/pˈʌblɪk pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase

General public's understanding or opinion

What most people think about something or someone.

例文
  • Public perception of the policy has been mostly negative.
  • The company works hard to improve public perception.

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