an
An is an indefinite article used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound. It functions to indicate a non-specific person or thing, similar to the number one.
例文
3 / 5I ate an apple for lunch today.
I ate an apple for lunch today.
The candidate has an exceptional academic record.
The candidate has an exceptional academic record.
Do you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?
Do you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'n' in 'an' as a bridge that helps you cross over to the next vowel sound without stopping your breath.
クイックテスト
I will be ready in ___ hour.
正解!
正解は: an
例文
I ate an apple for lunch today.
everydayI ate an apple for lunch today.
The candidate has an exceptional academic record.
formalThe candidate has an exceptional academic record.
Do you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?
informalDo you have an extra umbrella I can borrow?
An unexpected result occurred during the experiment.
academicAn unexpected result occurred during the experiment.
We need an agreement before the end of the day.
businessWe need an agreement before the end of the day.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
an eye for an eye
an eye for an eye
an apple a day
an apple a day
half an hour
half an hour
よく混同される語
'a' is used before consonant sounds, while 'an' is used before vowel sounds.
'and' is a conjunction used to connect words, whereas 'an' is an article used before a noun.
使い方のコツ
Use 'an' when the following word begins with a vowel sound, even if the first letter is a consonant (e.g., 'an hour'). Do not use 'an' if a vowel letter sounds like a consonant (e.g., 'a university').
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'a' before silent 'h' words like 'hour' or use 'an' before 'u' words that sound like 'y' such as 'university'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'n' in 'an' as a bridge that helps you cross over to the next vowel sound without stopping your breath.
語源
Derived from the Old English word 'an', which originally meant 'one'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In some dialects, 'an' is traditionally used before 'historic', though 'a historic' is now standard.
クイックテスト
I will be ready in ___ hour.
正解!
正解は: an
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