C2 noun ニュートラル

apartment

/əˈpɑːrtmənt/

A self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, generally on a single story. In a high-level context, it can also refer to a suite of rooms assigned to a particular person or family in a large edifice like a palace.

例文

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1

I just moved into a modest apartment near the city center to be closer to work.

I have recently relocated to a small residential unit in the urban core for a shorter commute.

2

The state rooms are located on the first floor, while the private apartments of the monarch are on the second.

The public reception areas are on level one, but the king's personal living quarters are on level two.

3

I'm heading back to my apartment to grab some snacks before the party.

I am returning to my flat to get food items before the social gathering.

語族

名詞
apartment
形容詞
apartment-style
関連
apartment-dweller
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覚え方のコツ

Focus on the 'apart' in 'apartment': it is a living space that is set 'apart' from others within a single large building.

クイックテスト

After the reception, the visiting dignitaries were escorted back to their private ___ in the west wing of the palace.

正解!

正解は: apartments

例文

1

I just moved into a modest apartment near the city center to be closer to work.

everyday

I have recently relocated to a small residential unit in the urban core for a shorter commute.

2

The state rooms are located on the first floor, while the private apartments of the monarch are on the second.

formal

The public reception areas are on level one, but the king's personal living quarters are on level two.

3

I'm heading back to my apartment to grab some snacks before the party.

informal

I am returning to my flat to get food items before the social gathering.

4

Sociological research indicates that high-density apartment living can significantly influence communal social structures.

academic

Studies in sociology show that living in crowded residential buildings affects how communities interact.

5

The contract includes the provision of a corporate apartment for the duration of the international assignment.

business

The agreement guarantees a company-funded residence for the time spent working abroad.

語族

名詞
apartment
形容詞
apartment-style
関連
apartment-dweller

よく使う組み合わせ

studio apartment A small apartment consisting of a single main room.
apartment complex A group of buildings containing several residential units.
spacious apartment A residential unit with a lot of room or space.
penthouse apartment A luxury flat located on the top floor of a tall building.
furnished apartment A rental unit that already includes furniture like beds and sofas.

よく使うフレーズ

garden apartment

An apartment located on the ground floor, often with direct access to a lawn or garden.

bachelor apartment

A very small apartment designed for one person, often lacking a separate bedroom.

serviced apartment

A fully furnished apartment available for short-term or long-term stay, providing hotel-like amenities.

よく混同される語

apartment vs flat

apartment vs department

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使い方のコツ

At the C2 level, recognize that 'apartment' can describe palatial suites of rooms (e.g., 'The Royal Apartments') rather than just modern rental units. It is generally considered slightly more formal or upscale than the word 'flat' in some international contexts.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the preposition 'at' when they should use 'in' (e.g., saying 'I live at an apartment' instead of 'I live in an apartment').

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覚え方のコツ

Focus on the 'apart' in 'apartment': it is a living space that is set 'apart' from others within a single large building.

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語源

Derived from the French 'appartement' and the Italian 'appartamento', which stems from 'appartare' meaning 'to separate or set apart'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Regular plural: apartments Commonly preceded by 'in' or 'at the' (when referring to a specific building location)
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文化的な背景

In dense metropolitan areas like New York, Tokyo, or London, living in an apartment is often a symbol of urban lifestyle rather than a lack of resources for a house.

クイックテスト

After the reception, the visiting dignitaries were escorted back to their private ___ in the west wing of the palace.

正解!

正解は: apartments

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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