A1 verb ニュートラル #4,503 よく出る

clean

/kliːn/

To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted substances from a place or object. It often involves using water, soap, or tools like brushes to make something tidy and hygienic.

例文

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1

I clean my bedroom every Saturday morning.

I tidy and wash my sleeping area every Saturday morning.

2

Employees are required to clean their workstations before leaving.

Staff must ensure their desks are free of dirt before they go home.

3

Let's clean this place up before Mom gets home.

Let's tidy this area before our mother arrives.

語族

名詞
cleaner
Verb
clean
副詞
cleanly
形容詞
clean
関連
cleanliness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a LEAN person using a broom to CLEAN a room.

クイックテスト

Can you please help me ___ the kitchen after dinner?

正解!

正解は: clean

例文

1

I clean my bedroom every Saturday morning.

everyday

I tidy and wash my sleeping area every Saturday morning.

2

Employees are required to clean their workstations before leaving.

formal

Staff must ensure their desks are free of dirt before they go home.

3

Let's clean this place up before Mom gets home.

informal

Let's tidy this area before our mother arrives.

4

The laboratory technicians must clean the glass slides to prevent contamination.

academic

The scientists must wash the equipment to avoid spreading bacteria.

5

The cleaning crew will clean the lobby every evening after business hours.

business

The janitors will remove dirt from the entrance hall every night.

語族

名詞
cleaner
Verb
clean
副詞
cleanly
形容詞
clean
関連
cleanliness

よく使う組み合わせ

clean the house to tidy and wash the entire home
clean the windows to remove dirt from glass surfaces
clean up a mess to fix a dirty or untidy situation
clean thoroughly to clean very carefully and completely
clean the kitchen to wash surfaces and dishes in the cooking area

よく使うフレーズ

clean as a whistle

perfectly clean or very honest

a clean break

a complete and sudden separation

keep it clean

to avoid using bad language or breaking rules

よく混同される語

clean vs wash

Wash usually implies using water, while clean is a general term for removing dirt with any method.

clean vs clear

Clear means to remove objects from a space, while clean means to remove dirt from the surfaces.

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使い方のコツ

Clean is a very versatile verb used for any task involving the removal of dirt. It is frequently paired with the particle 'up' (clean up) when referring to tidying a room or a mess.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the adjective 'clean' when they mean the verb, saying 'I am clean the room' instead of 'I am cleaning the room'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a LEAN person using a broom to CLEAN a room.

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語源

Derived from the Old English word 'clæne', which originally meant 'pure' or 'clear'.

文法パターン

Regular verb: clean (base), cleaned (past), cleaning (present participle) Transitive verb: usually requires an object (e.g., 'clean the floor') Phrasal verb: 'clean up' is used for general tidying
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, 'spring cleaning' is a common tradition of thoroughly cleaning a home at the beginning of the spring season.

クイックテスト

Can you please help me ___ the kitchen after dinner?

正解!

正解は: clean

Homeの関連語

terrace

A1

A flat, paved area outside a house or building where you can sit and enjoy the weather. It is often used for eating meals or relaxing outdoors and can be at ground level or on a roof.

wire

A1

A wire is a thin, flexible thread of metal. It is commonly used to carry electricity between devices or to fasten objects together.

toilet

A1

A large bowl-shaped fixture used for getting rid of body waste, usually found in a bathroom. It is also a common word for the room that contains this bowl.

attic

A1

An attic is a room or space located directly under the roof of a house. It is commonly used for storing old things or can be turned into a small extra bedroom.

hallway

A1

A long, narrow passage inside a building that connects different rooms. It is used for walking from one part of a house, school, or office to another.

mattress

A1

A mattress is a large, thick pad used for sleeping on, typically placed on top of a bed frame. It is designed to provide support and comfort to the body using materials like foam, springs, or air.

pillow

A1

A pillow is a soft, rectangular object used to support the head while sleeping or resting. It usually consists of a fabric bag filled with soft materials like feathers, foam, or synthetic fibers.

sheet

A1

A large, thin, rectangular piece of cloth used on a bed to keep the sleeper comfortable and the mattress clean. It can also refer to a flat piece of paper or a thin layer of any material like metal or ice.

cabinet

A1

A cabinet is a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers, often featuring doors, used for storing or displaying items. It is commonly found in rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, or office to keep things organized and out of sight.

refrigerator

A1

A large electric appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for a longer period. It is a fundamental piece of kitchen equipment that prevents spoilage by maintaining a low temperature.

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