soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
用法パターン：
[something] is soft
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
類義語
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
対義語
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
コロケーション
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
テーマ
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
学習者向け例文
- The bed is soft.
- Her hair is soft.
- This chair is soft.
adjective
A2
property
2
Quiet or gentle in sound
Not loud; quiet and gentle in sound.
用法パターン：
[something] is soft
よくある間違い：
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
類義語
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
対義語
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
コロケーション
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
テーマ
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
- Soft music was playing in the background.
- His tone was soft and calming.
学習者向け例文
- The music is soft.
- He has a soft voice.
- She talks soft.
adjective
B1
property
3
Kind and gentle nature
Kind and gentle; not harsh or strict.
用法パターン：
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
よくある間違い：
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
類義語
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
対義語
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
コロケーション
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
テーマ
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He has a soft heart and always helps others.
- Her soft approach made the child feel safe.
- Don't be too soft on them—they need discipline.
学習者向け例文
- My teacher is very soft.
- He is soft with children.
- She has a soft heart.
adjective
A2
property
4
Gently toned color or light
Not bright; gentle and easy on the eyes.
用法パターン：
[something] is soft (color/light)
類義語
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
対義語
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
コロケーション
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
テーマ
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
学習者向け例文
- The light is soft.
- Her dress is a soft blue.
- The room has soft colors.
adjective
A2
property
5
Easily shaped when pressed
Easy to press, bend, or shape; not hard.
用法パターン：
[something] is soft (material)
類義語
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
対義語
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
コロケーション
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
テーマ
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The clay should be soft before you start modeling it.
- Soft bread is best for making sandwiches.
- After the rain, the ground was soft underfoot.
学習者向け例文
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
文法
辞書形
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
音節・強勢
soft （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
関連語
表現
go soft on [someone/something]
1/ɡˈoʊ sˈɔft ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Be less strict with someone/something
To stop being strict with someone or something; to be too kind or forgiving.
例文
- The teacher went soft on the class after the holiday break.
- Don’t go soft on him—he needs to learn from his mistakes.
in soft focus
1/ˈɪn sˈɔft fˈoʊkəs/
fixed phrase
Blurry photographic effect for gentleness
In photography or film, showing an image that is slightly blurred to make it look gentle or romantic.
例文
- The portrait was taken in soft focus for a dreamy effect.
- Old films often have romantic scenes shot in soft focus.
soft spot for [someone/something]
1/sˈɔft spˈɑt fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Special affection for someone/something
To like someone or something very much, often more than others.
例文
- I have a soft spot for old movies from the 80s.
- I’ve always had a soft spot for old movies.
- She’s tough at work but has a soft spot for her cat.
- She has a soft spot for stray cats.