A2 verb ニュートラル #507 よく出る

domestic

/dəˈmestɪk/

Domestic refers to things related to the home, family, or household activities. It can also describe things that occur within a single country rather than involving other countries.

例文

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1

I spend my Saturday mornings doing domestic chores like cleaning the kitchen.

I spend my Saturday mornings doing household tasks like cleaning the kitchen.

2

The government is introducing a new domestic policy to improve education within the country.

The government is making new internal rules to improve education within the country.

3

I am not very domestic, so I usually order pizza instead of cooking dinner.

I am not good at home activities, so I usually order pizza instead of cooking.

語族

名詞
domesticity
Verb
domesticate
副詞
domestically
形容詞
domestic
関連
domestic
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'domestic' and 'dome' (a roof). A domestic animal lives under the roof of your home.

クイックテスト

Since we are not leaving the country, we need to go to the ____ terminal at the airport.

正解!

正解は: domestic

例文

1

I spend my Saturday mornings doing domestic chores like cleaning the kitchen.

everyday

I spend my Saturday mornings doing household tasks like cleaning the kitchen.

2

The government is introducing a new domestic policy to improve education within the country.

formal

The government is making new internal rules to improve education within the country.

3

I am not very domestic, so I usually order pizza instead of cooking dinner.

informal

I am not good at home activities, so I usually order pizza instead of cooking.

4

The researchers analyzed the domestic environment of urban families.

academic

The researchers studied the home life conditions of families living in cities.

5

Our company focus is currently on the domestic market before we try to sell abroad.

business

Our company focus is on the local country market before we try to sell to other countries.

語族

名詞
domesticity
Verb
domesticate
副詞
domestically
形容詞
domestic
関連
domestic

よく使う組み合わせ

domestic flight a flight that stays within the same country
domestic chores jobs like cleaning and washing done at home
domestic appliances machines used in the home like dishwashers or vacuums
domestic animal an animal that lives with or is kept by humans
domestic violence physical or emotional abuse between family members

よく使うフレーズ

domestic bliss

perfect happiness in a home and family life

gross domestic product

the total value of goods produced inside a country

domestic worker

someone who is paid to work in another person's home

よく混同される語

domestic vs tame

Tame describes an individual animal that is not afraid of humans, while domestic refers to a species kept by humans for generations.

domestic vs internal

Internal means inside anything (like a body or machine), while domestic specifically means inside a home or a country.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'domestic' when discussing official matters within a country or when describing chores and home life. It is slightly more formal than the word 'home' when used as an adjective.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'home' as an adjective for travel (e.g., 'home flight'), but 'domestic flight' is the correct term.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'domestic' and 'dome' (a roof). A domestic animal lives under the roof of your home.

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語源

From the Latin 'domesticus', which comes from 'domus' meaning 'house'.

文法パターン

Usually used as an adjective before a noun. Does not have a plural form when used as an adjective. Can be used as a noun (plural: domestics) to refer to household servants.
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文化的な背景

In modern English-speaking cultures, the phrase 'domestic chores' is often used in discussions about the equal division of housework between partners.

クイックテスト

Since we are not leaving the country, we need to go to the ____ terminal at the airport.

正解!

正解は: domestic

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C1

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