rough
gb/ɹˈʌf/ us/ɹˈʌf/
A2
英語
~ 2500
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Uneven or coarse in texture
Not smooth; having a surface with small high parts and low parts.
用法パターン：
[something] is rough
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'rough' with 'tough'; 'tough' refers to strength or difficulty, not texture.
類義語
coarse (Implies a more grainy or crude texture, often used for fabrics or manners.)
対義語
smooth (Describes a surface without bumps or irregularities.)
コロケーション
rough surface
|rough skin
|rough texture
|rough edge
テーマ
daily life
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The table's surface felt rough under my fingers.
- His hands were rough from years of hard work.
- Be careful, the metal has a rough edge.
- The road was rough and full of potholes.
学習者向け例文
- The wall is rough.
- Her hands are rough.
- The ground is rough here.
- This paper feels rough.
adjective
B1
property
2
Difficult or unpleasant situation or time
Hard or unpleasant to experience.
用法パターン：
a rough [day/time/period]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'rough' with 'tough' here; while similar in some contexts, 'rough' often focuses on discomfort rather than resilience.
類義語
hard (A general term for something not easy to do or endure.)
対義語
easy (Describes something that is not difficult to experience.)
コロケーション
rough day
|rough time
|rough start
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She’s had a rough week at work.
- It was a rough start to the season.
- He went through a rough patch after losing his job.
学習者向け例文
- I had a rough day.
- He is going through a rough time.
- It was a rough night for me.
adjective
B1
property
3
Not exact; approximate
Close to the correct number, amount, or idea, but not exact.
用法パターン：
a rough [idea/estimate/number]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think 'rough' means 'bad' here; it refers to lack of detail, not poor quality.
類義語
approximate (More formal; used in technical or precise contexts.)
対義語
exact (Fully accurate and detailed.)
コロケーション
rough estimate
|rough idea
|rough calculation
テーマ
measurement
|communication
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I can give you a rough estimate of the cost.
- He sketched a rough outline of the plan.
- That’s just a rough guess, not the final figure.
学習者向け例文
- This is a rough number.
- I have a rough idea about the plan.
- We made a rough map.
adjective
B1
property
4
Harsh or violent in action
Strong and not gentle; may hurt someone or something.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is rough with [someone/something]
類義語
harsh (Can refer to both physical and non-physical severity; 'rough' here is more physical.)
対義語
gentle (Careful and soft in touch or action.)
コロケーション
play rough
|rough handling
テーマ
sports
|behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The players were getting rough on the field.
- Don’t be so rough with the puppy.
- He gave me a rough shove as he passed.
学習者向け例文
- The boys play rough.
- He is rough with his dog.
- She pushed me in a rough way.
名詞
B2
entity
5
Long grass area on golf course
On a golf course, an area with long grass that is harder to hit the ball from.
類義語
long grass area (golf) (A descriptive phrase used instead of the golf term.)
コロケーション
hit into the rough
テーマ
sports
例文
- His ball landed in the rough.
- She struggled to get out of the rough on her second shot.
- Avoid hitting into the rough if you can.
学習者向け例文
- The ball is in the rough.
- I hit my ball into the rough.
- It is hard to play in the rough.
文法
辞書形
rough
IPA
GB/ɹˈʌf/
US/ɹˈʌf/
音節・強勢
rough （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (rough)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: rough
- Comparative: rougher
- Superlative: roughest
関連語
表現
in the rough
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase
In an unfinished state
Not finished or prepared; in its natural form.
例文
- The diamond was found in the rough before being cut and polished.
- His talent is still in the rough but shows great promise.
play rough
1/plˈeɪ ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Play aggressively in sports/games
To play in a way that is strong and may hurt others, especially in games or sports.
例文
- The kids were playing rough in the backyard.
- Some players like to play rough to intimidate opponents.
rough around the edges
1/ɹˈʌf ɚˈaʊnd ðə ˈɛd͡ʒɪz/
idiom
informal
Good overall but with small faults
Having some small problems or faults but still good in general.
例文
- He’s a bit rough around the edges but has a good heart.
- The house is rough around the edges but very solid.
rough it
1/ɹˈʌf ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Live without usual comforts for a while
To live without usual things like electricity, comfortable beds, or good food for a short time.
例文
- We had to rough it during our camping trip.
- They roughed it in a small cabin with no running water.
take the rough with the smooth
1/tˈeɪk ðə ɹˈʌf wˈɪθ ðə smˈuð/
idiom
Accept good and bad together
Accept both good and bad parts of life or a situation without complaint.
例文
- In this job you have to take the rough with the smooth.
- Marriage means taking the rough with the smooth.