B2 adjective ニュートラル

button

/ˈbʌt.ən/

Used as an attributive adjective to describe objects that are small, round, and compact, similar in shape to a garment fastener. In professional or academic contexts, it often refers to specific technical components or a conservative, traditional style.

例文

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1

The chef preferred using button mushrooms for the garnish because of their uniform size.

The cook liked using small, round mushrooms for the decoration due to their consistent shape.

2

The patient was fitted with button electrodes to monitor heart activity during the sleep study.

The patient received small, circular sensors to track heart patterns during the medical observation.

3

She has a cute button nose that she inherited from her grandmother.

She has a small, rounded nose that runs in her family.

語族

名詞
button
Verb
button
形容詞
buttoned
関連
buttonhole
💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize a small, round shirt button; any object described as 'button' (like a mushroom or battery) will share that small, circular, and functional shape.

クイックテスト

The remote control requires a single ____ cell battery to operate.

正解!

正解は: button

例文

1

The chef preferred using button mushrooms for the garnish because of their uniform size.

everyday

The cook liked using small, round mushrooms for the decoration due to their consistent shape.

2

The patient was fitted with button electrodes to monitor heart activity during the sleep study.

formal

The patient received small, circular sensors to track heart patterns during the medical observation.

3

She has a cute button nose that she inherited from her grandmother.

informal

She has a small, rounded nose that runs in her family.

4

The experiment required a button cell battery to power the miniature tracking device.

academic

The scientific test needed a small, disk-shaped battery to provide energy for the tiny locator.

5

The firm is known for its button-down management style, emphasizing hierarchy and tradition.

business

The company is recognized for its conservative and structured leadership approach.

語族

名詞
button
Verb
button
形容詞
buttoned
関連
buttonhole

よく使う組み合わせ

button cell a small, round battery
button mushroom a small, immature white mushroom
button-down collar a shirt collar fastened by buttons
button nose a small, dainty, rounded nose
button electrode a small, disk-shaped medical sensor

よく使うフレーズ

on the button

exactly correct or at the precise time

button-down

conservative, traditional, or formal in style

bright as a button

very intelligent and full of energy

よく混同される語

button vs bottom

Bottom refers to the lowest part of something, whereas button refers to a small round object.

button vs baton

A baton is a thin stick used by a conductor or runner, not a small fastener or compact object.

📝

使い方のコツ

When used as an adjective, 'button' is strictly attributive, meaning it must appear before the noun it modifies. It is most commonly found in technical terms like 'button battery' or compound descriptors like 'button-down'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often try to use 'button' as a standalone adjective (e.g., 'the battery is button'), but it must be part of a noun phrase ('it is a button battery').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize a small, round shirt button; any object described as 'button' (like a mushroom or battery) will share that small, circular, and functional shape.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French 'boton', which originally meant a bud, knob, or protrusion.

文法パターン

Always functions as an attributive adjective Does not have comparative (buttoner) or superlative (buttonest) forms Frequently hyphenated when used in compound adjectives like button-down
🌍

文化的な背景

In American business culture, 'button-down' specifically refers to a traditional, conservative aesthetic associated with Ivy League style and corporate reliability.

クイックテスト

The remote control requires a single ____ cell battery to operate.

正解!

正解は: button

関連単語

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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