armband
A strip of fabric or material worn around the upper arm to signify a specific role, identity, or state of mourning. In modern contexts, it can also refer to a strap used to hold electronic devices like smartphones during physical activity.
例文
3 / 5He strapped his phone into an armband before starting his morning run.
He strapped his phone into an armband before starting his morning run.
The diplomats wore black armband accessories as a collective gesture of silent protest.
The diplomats wore black armband accessories as a collective gesture of silent protest.
I need a new armband for the gym because the velcro on my old one is worn out.
I need a new armband for the gym because the velcro on my old one is worn out.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Visualize an 'arm' being hugged by a 'band'. It sits higher than a watch, right on the muscle.
クイックテスト
The soccer captain adjusted his yellow ___ before leading the team onto the field.
正解!
正解は: armband
例文
He strapped his phone into an armband before starting his morning run.
everydayHe strapped his phone into an armband before starting his morning run.
The diplomats wore black armband accessories as a collective gesture of silent protest.
formalThe diplomats wore black armband accessories as a collective gesture of silent protest.
I need a new armband for the gym because the velcro on my old one is worn out.
informalI need a new armband for the gym because the velcro on my old one is worn out.
Participants in the clinical trial were required to wear an armband monitor to track heart rate variability.
academicParticipants in the clinical trial were required to wear an armband monitor to track heart rate variability.
The security protocol mandates that all staff wear an armband identification badge for high-visibility clearance.
businessThe security protocol mandates that all staff wear an armband identification badge for high-visibility clearance.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
wear a black armband
to wear a black band as a sign of mourning
armband identification
ID worn on the arm
fitness armband
a strap for holding a phone or tracker during exercise
よく混同される語
An armband is worn on the upper arm (bicep area), whereas a wristband is worn specifically around the wrist.
使い方のコツ
While technically a noun, it is frequently used as an attributive adjective (e.g., 'armband holder'). It is the standard term in sports for the captain's marker and in politics for symbols of protest or mourning.
よくある間違い
Learners often call it a 'wristband' even when it is worn high on the arm, or a 'bracelet' if it is decorative, but 'armband' is the specific term for functional or symbolic bands on the upper arm.
覚え方のコツ
Visualize an 'arm' being hugged by a 'band'. It sits higher than a watch, right on the muscle.
語源
A compound of the Old English 'earm' (arm) and 'band' (from Old Norse 'band' or Middle Dutch 'band'), used since the mid-18th century.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, wearing a black armband is a traditional sign of mourning, especially in sports or formal public service when a full funeral suit isn't worn.
クイックテスト
The soccer captain adjusted his yellow ___ before leading the team onto the field.
正解!
正解は: armband
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