英語

true

gb/tɹˈu/ us/tɹˈu/
A2 英語
~ 600
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

Accurate or real

Matching the facts; not wrong.

用法パターン: [something] is true
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'true' with 'truth', using 'true' as a noun. 'True' is an adjective; the noun form is 'truth'.
類義語
accurate (Focuses on correctness in detail or measurement.) | correct (Emphasizes being free from mistakes.)
対義語
false (Indicates something is untrue or incorrect.) | incorrect (Means not correct; wrong.)
コロケーション
true statement |true story |true fact |come true |hold true
テーマ
communication |logic |knowledge |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her statement was completely true.
  • It is true that the company is facing challenges.
  • The rumor turned out to be true.
  • What he said about the weather was true.
  • The report is true according to official data.
学習者向け例文
  • This story is true.
  • It is true that cats sleep a lot.
  • My name is true on the list.
  • The news is true.
  • Her answer is true.
adjective B1 property
2

Loyal and faithful

Always supporting someone or something; not changing loyalty.

用法パターン: [someone] is true to [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'real' meaning 'genuine', but here it means 'loyal'. Context determines meaning.
類義語
loyal (Highlights consistent support and allegiance.) | faithful (Emphasizes devotion and reliability.)
対義語
disloyal (Indicates betrayal or lack of loyalty.) | unfaithful (Suggests breaking trust or commitment.)
コロケーション
true friend |true love |true to your word
テーマ
relationships |values |core_vocabulary
例文
  • He has always been a true friend to me.
  • She stayed true to her principles despite pressure.
  • They remained true to their promise.
  • A true partner supports you in hard times.
  • He proved himself to be a true ally.
学習者向け例文
  • She is a true friend.
  • He is true to his family.
  • I am true to my promise.
  • He stayed true to his team.
  • She is true to her word.
adjective B1 property
3

Genuine; not fake

Real and not a copy or fake.

用法パターン: [something] is true [noun]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'true' meaning 'real' with 'truth' meaning 'fact'. They are different parts of speech.
類義語
genuine (Stresses authenticity over imitation.) | authentic (Implies verified originality.)
対義語
fake (Indicates something made to look real but not genuine.) | counterfeit (Refers to illegal imitation, especially of money or goods.)
コロケーション
true identity |true colors |true copy
テーマ
objects |authenticity |daily_life |business |core_vocabulary
例文
  • This is the one true version of the painting.
  • We finally learned her true identity.
  • The signature is true and verified.
  • He showed his true colors during the crisis.
  • That’s a true diamond, not glass.
学習者向け例文
  • This bag is true leather.
  • Her name is her true name.
  • This is a true story.
  • This coin is true gold.
  • The photo shows his true face.
adjective technical B2 property
4

Precisely aligned or positioned

Straight or in the correct position or alignment.

用法パターン: [something] is true
類義語
aligned (Emphasizes correct positioning relative to a reference point.) | level (Focuses on horizontal correctness.)
対義語
misaligned (Not correctly aligned.) | crooked (Not straight; bent or twisted.)
コロケーション
hold true |ring true
テーマ
engineering |construction |work |technology
例文
  • The wheels must be set true before tightening the bolts.
  • Make sure the frame is perfectly true before welding.
  • The carpenter checked if the board was true.
  • A bicycle wheel needs to be kept true for smooth riding.
  • The machine’s axis is now running true.
学習者向け例文
  • The table legs are true.
  • The wheel is not true.
  • Keep the door frame true.
  • This wall is not true.
  • The picture hangs true on the wall.
文法
辞書形
true
IPA
GB/tɹˈu/
US/tɹˈu/
音節・強勢
true (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (true)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: true
  • Comparative: trueer
  • Superlative: truest
関連語
Forms
trueer adjective truest adjective
Core family
truth noun A2 truly adverb A2
Related words
truthful adjective B1 truthfully adverb truthfulness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
untrue adjective B1 untruthful adjective false adjective A2
Advanced or less common
truism noun C1
文法ポイント
  • Irregular comparative: trueer Adjective
表現

ring true

1
/ɹˈɪŋ tɹˈu/
idiom

Seem believable or authentic

To sound like it could be true or real.

例文
  • His excuse didn’t ring true to me.
  • The details of her story ring true based on what we know.

true colors

1
/tɹˈu kˈʌlɚz/
idiom

Real character revealed

The kind of person someone really is, shown by their actions over time.

例文
  • He showed his true colors when he refused to help.
  • In difficult times, people reveal their true colors.

true love

1
/tɹˈu lˈʌv/
fixed phrase

Genuine romantic affection

Real and deep romantic feelings between two people.

例文
  • They believe they have found their true love.
  • True love can be hard to find.

true to form

1
/tɹˈu tə fˈɔɹm/
idiom

Behaving as expected

Doing something in the way you usually do it, often not surprising anyone.

例文
  • True to form, he arrived late again.
  • She, true to form, brought homemade cookies.

come true

1
/kˈʌm tɹˈu/
fixed phrase

Happen as hoped or imagined

When something you hope for really happens.

例文
  • Her dream of becoming a singer finally came true.
  • Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came true.
  • I hope your wishes come true.
  • The prediction came true just as he said it would.

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