practical
gb/pɹˈæktɪkəl/ us/pɹˈæktɪkəl/
A2
英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Useful and effective in reality
Good for real life and can be used easily.
用法パターン：
[something] is practical
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'practical' with 'practice'. 'Practical' is an adjective, while 'practice' is a noun or verb.
類義語
useful (More general; 'practical' often emphasizes real-world suitability.)
対義語
impractical (Describes something not suitable or possible for real-world use.)
コロケーション
practical solution
|practical advice
|practical application
|practical skills
|practical example
テーマ
daily life
|problem solving
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- This bag is practical for everyday use.
- We need a practical plan to finish the project on time.
- The course teaches practical skills for the workplace.
- It's a practical solution to a common problem.
- Her advice was very practical and easy to follow.
学習者向け例文
- This chair is practical for small rooms.
- He gave me practical help with my homework.
- I need a practical way to carry my books.
- The phone is cheap and practical.
- She found a practical way to fix the door.
adjective
B1
property
2
Focused on doing, not theory
Thinking about what can be done, not just ideas.
用法パターン：
[someone] is practical about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'practical' with 'possible'. Something can be possible but not necessarily practical.
類義語
realistic ('Realistic' can also mean accepting limitations, while 'practical' emphasizes action.)
対義語
idealistic (Focusing on ideals rather than what is possible in practice.)
コロケーション
practical approach
|practical thinking
|practical person
|practical considerations
テーマ
thinking
|decision making
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She's a very practical person who always finds a way to get things done.
- We need to take a more practical approach to the problem.
- His practical mindset helped the team succeed.
- Being practical, he suggested we start with a small trial.
- They discussed the practical aspects of moving abroad.
学習者向け例文
- She is practical about money.
- He takes a practical view of life.
- We should be practical and choose the cheaper plan.
- My father is very practical and fixes things himself.
- It is practical to start early in the morning.
adjective
B1
property
3
Involving direct practice or experience
About learning by doing something, not just reading or listening.
用法パターン：
[something] is practical work / training / exercise
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'practical' here means 'easy', but it means hands-on or applied.
類義語
applied ('Applied' is often used in academic contexts; 'practical' is more general.)
対義語
theoretical (Based on ideas rather than direct experience.)
コロケーション
practical test
|practical exam
|practical training
|practical workshop
テーマ
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The driving test includes both a written and a practical exam.
- Students get practical experience during their internships.
- This workshop offers practical training in first aid.
- The course combines theory with practical exercises.
- Practical work is essential for learning these skills.
学習者向け例文
- I passed the practical test for driving.
- We had a practical lesson in the kitchen.
- The school gives students practical work experience.
- He learned cooking through practical training.
- We did a practical exercise in class.
文法
辞書形
practical
IPA
GB/pɹˈæktɪkəl/
US/pɹˈæktɪkəl/
音節・強勢
prac - tic - al （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (prac)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: practical
関連語
Core family
practice
noun A2
practically
adverb B1
Related words
practicality
noun B2
practise
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
practicable
adjective C1
practitioner
noun B2
表現
for all practical purposes
1/fɚ ˈɔl pɹˈæktɪkəl pˈɚpəsɪz/
idiom
Effectively or almost completely true
Almost completely true or the same as something else in most situations.
例文
- For all practical purposes, the project is finished.
- The two systems are, for all practical purposes, identical.
for all practical purposes
1/fɚ ˈɔl pɹˈæktɪkəl pˈɚpəsɪz/
idiom
effectively; almost completely
almost the same as; effectively
例文
- For all practical purposes, the two phones are identical.
- Once the files are encrypted, they are for all practical purposes unreadable.
- The road is open, but for all practical purposes you can’t drive on it because of the flooding.
practical joke
1/pɹˈæktɪkəl d͡ʒˈoʊk/
fixed phrase
Trick to amuse or embarrass someone slightly
A trick done to make someone surprised or embarrassed as a joke.
例文
- He played a practical joke on his friend by hiding his phone.
- April Fools’ Day is full of practical jokes.
in practice
1/ˈɪn pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase
in reality when applied
What really happens when you do something, not just the idea of it.
例文
- The plan looks good on paper, but in practice it may be hard to follow.
- The plan looks good on paper, but in practice it may be hard to achieve.
- In practice, the new rules are difficult to enforce.