英語

safe

gb/sˈeɪf/ us/sˈeɪf/
A1 英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
adjective A1 property
1

Free from harm or danger

Not in a place or situation where you can be hurt or in danger.

用法パターン: [someone/something] is safe
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safe' with 'save'. 'Safe' describes a condition without danger; 'save' is an action to protect or rescue.
類義語
secure (Implies being protected against harm or attack, often with more emphasis on protection measures.)
対義語
dangerous (Means likely to cause harm, the opposite of safe.)
コロケーション
safe place |safe distance |keep safe |feel safe |stay safe
テーマ
daily life |emotions |safety |core_vocabulary |daily_life
例文
  • The children are safe inside the house.
  • It’s safe to cross the street now.
  • We felt safe during the storm because we were indoors.
  • Make sure your valuables are safe while traveling.
学習者向け例文
  • The baby is safe in her bed.
  • You are safe here.
  • I feel safe with my family.
  • He is safe at home.
adjective A2 property
2

Not harmful or risky

Not dangerous or harmful to people or things.

用法パターン: [something] is safe for [someone/something]
類義語
harmless (Emphasizes that something cannot cause harm at all.)
対義語
hazardous (Implies something can cause harm or danger, especially physically.)
コロケーション
safe to eat |safe to use |safe for children
テーマ
daily life |health |core_vocabulary
例文
  • This medicine is safe for most adults.
  • The water is safe to drink.
  • These toys are safe for children under three years old.
学習者向け例文
  • The food is safe to eat.
  • This tool is safe for kids.
  • It is safe to touch the animal.
名詞 B1 entity
3

Strong box for valuables

A strong box or cabinet that locks and keeps money or valuable things safe.

用法パターン: put [something] in a safe
類義語
vault (Larger and often used in banks for storing many valuables.)
対義語
open box (An unsecured container without protection.)
コロケーション
lock the safe |open the safe |safe deposit box
テーマ
security |business |finance |daily_life
例文
  • The jewels are kept in a safe at the bank.
  • He forgot the combination to his home safe.
  • They installed a new safe in their office.
学習者向け例文
  • I keep my passport in a safe.
  • The money is in the safe.
  • The bank has a big safe.
adjective B2 property
4

Certain to succeed or work well

Sure to work or succeed; not risky.

用法パターン: a safe [choice/bet/option]
類義語
reliable (Stresses dependability over lack of risk.)
対義語
risky (Suggests a high chance of failure or loss.)
コロケーション
safe bet |safe choice |safe option
テーマ
business |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
例文
  • Investing in government bonds is usually a safe bet.
  • Choosing black shoes is a safe choice for the interview.
  • It’s a safe option if you’re unsure what they like.
学習者向け例文
  • It is a safe choice for dinner.
  • Black is a safe color for clothes.
  • This game is a safe bet to win.
adjective A2 property
5

Unharmed after danger or accident

Not hurt or lost after something bad happens.

類義語
unharmed (Focuses on not being physically injured.)
対義語
injured (Physically harmed as a result of an event.)
コロケーション
come back safe |get home safe
テーマ
emotions |safety |core_vocabulary |health
例文
  • We were relieved to hear she was safe after the earthquake.
  • He returned home safe and sound.
  • All passengers are reported safe following the accident.
学習者向け例文
  • She is safe after the fire.
  • He came home safe from the trip.
  • The kids are safe after the storm.
文法
辞書形
safe
IPA
GB/sˈeɪf/
US/sˈeɪf/
音節・強勢
safe (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: safe
  • Comparative: safer
  • Superlative: safest
Noun
  • Base: safe
  • Plural: safes
関連語
Forms
safes noun safer adjective safest adjective
Core family
safety noun A2 safely adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
unsafe adjective B1 unsafely adverb
Related words
safeguard verb B1
表現

better safe than sorry

1
/bˈɛtɚ sˈeɪf ðən sˈɑɹi/
idiom

Take precautions to avoid regret later

It is better to be careful than to risk something bad happening.

例文
  • I always lock my doors—better safe than sorry.
  • Bring an umbrella; better safe than sorry.

in safe hands

1
/ˈɪn sˈeɪf hˈændz/
idiom

Cared for by someone trustworthy

Being looked after by someone who is good and careful at their job.

例文
  • Don't worry, your car is in safe hands with our mechanics.
  • With her as your lawyer, you're in safe hands.

play it safe

1
/plˈeɪ ˈɪt sˈeɪf/
idiom

avoid risk by being careful

To be careful and avoid taking risks.

例文
  • Let's play it safe and take an umbrella.
  • I decided to play it safe and take the train instead of driving in the snow.
  • He decided to play it safe and invest in bonds.
  • He played it safe by investing in low-risk funds.

safe and sound

1
/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase

Unharmed after danger or risk

Not hurt or damaged after something dangerous happened.

例文
  • After the long journey, we arrived home safe and sound.
  • The missing hikers were found safe and sound.

safe and sound

2
/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase

Unharmed after danger or trouble

Not hurt and okay after being in danger.

例文
  • They arrived home safe and sound after the storm.
  • The missing child was found safe and sound.

safe haven

1
/sˈeɪf hˈeɪvən/
fixed phrase

Place of protection from danger or trouble

A place where you are protected from danger or trouble.

例文
  • The library became a safe haven during the storm.
  • The country became a safe haven for people fleeing the conflict.
  • Refugees found a safe haven across the border.
  • Online platforms are not always a safe haven for children.
  • The new law aims to make the city a safe haven for small businesses.

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