A2 noun ニュートラル #334 よく出る

design

/dɪˈzaɪn/

A design is a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of an object before it is built or made. It can also refer to the specific arrangement of shapes, colors, or patterns on an item like a shirt or a website.

例文

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1

I really like the floral design on your new dress.

I really like the floral pattern on your new dress.

2

The architect presented the final design for the new hospital.

The architect presented the final plan for the new hospital.

3

Check out this cool design for a phone case!

Look at this great visual style for a phone case!

語族

名詞
design
Verb
design
形容詞
designed
関連
designer
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'SIGN'. A 'de-SIGN' is like a 'sign' that shows people how a building or product should look and work.

クイックテスト

The ______ of the new smartphone is very thin and light.

正解!

正解は: design

例文

1

I really like the floral design on your new dress.

everyday

I really like the floral pattern on your new dress.

2

The architect presented the final design for the new hospital.

formal

The architect presented the final plan for the new hospital.

3

Check out this cool design for a phone case!

informal

Look at this great visual style for a phone case!

4

The study's experimental design ensured that the results were accurate.

academic

The study's structure and plan ensured that the results were accurate.

5

Our company is looking for a more modern design for the logo.

business

Our company is looking for a more modern visual style for the logo.

語族

名詞
design
Verb
design
形容詞
designed
関連
designer

よく使う組み合わせ

graphic design the art of combining text and pictures in advertisements or books
interior design the art of planning the decoration of the inside of a building
modern design a style that is current and contemporary
simple design a layout or plan that is not complicated
fashion design the art of applying aesthetics to clothing and accessories

よく使うフレーズ

by design

on purpose; planned rather than by accident

grand design

an ambitious or impressive plan

design for life

a plan or way of living

よく混同される語

design vs drawing

A drawing is a specific picture made with a pencil or pen, while a design is a broader plan for how something functions or is arranged.

design vs plan

A plan is a general set of intended actions, whereas a design specifically focuses on the visual or structural layout.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'design' when talking about the visual appearance of an object or the professional plan behind its creation. It is a countable noun when referring to specific patterns but can be uncountable when referring to the field of work (e.g., 'He works in design').

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'I made a design' when they mean 'I drew a picture'. Remember that 'design' implies a level of planning or professional structure.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'SIGN'. A 'de-SIGN' is like a 'sign' that shows people how a building or product should look and work.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'designare', which means to mark out, point out, or describe.

文法パターン

Countable noun (e.g., 'three different designs') Often used before other nouns (e.g., 'design process', 'design team') Followed by 'for' (e.g., 'a design for a new car')
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, 'design' is highly valued in technology and fashion, often associated with luxury and innovation (e.g., Apple or Italian furniture).

クイックテスト

The ______ of the new smartphone is very thin and light.

正解!

正解は: design

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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