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evening

/ˈiːvnɪŋ/

The period of time at the end of the day between the afternoon and the time you go to bed. It is generally considered to start around 6 PM and end when people go to sleep.

例文

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1

I usually relax and watch TV in the evening.

I typically spend my time resting and watching television during the late part of the day.

2

Good evening, and welcome to tonight's ceremony.

I greet you at the end of the day and welcome you to the event.

3

What are you doing this evening?

What are your plans for the time after work today?

語族

名詞
evening
形容詞
evening
関連
eve
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'E' in 'evening' as the 'End' of the workday.

クイックテスト

I like to read a book ___ the evening.

正解!

正解は: in

例文

1

I usually relax and watch TV in the evening.

everyday

I typically spend my time resting and watching television during the late part of the day.

2

Good evening, and welcome to tonight's ceremony.

formal

I greet you at the end of the day and welcome you to the event.

3

What are you doing this evening?

informal

What are your plans for the time after work today?

4

The data suggests that electricity usage peaks during the evening.

academic

The information shows that power consumption is highest at the end of the day.

5

Please confirm your attendance for the evening networking event.

business

Please let us know if you will come to the business meeting tonight.

語族

名詞
evening
形容詞
evening
関連
eve

よく使う組み合わせ

early evening the period just after the afternoon
late evening the period just before midnight
evening meal the food eaten at the end of the day; dinner
spend the evening to pass the time during the end of the day
tomorrow evening the end of the next day

よく使うフレーズ

in the evening

during the time between afternoon and night

good evening

a polite greeting used after 6 PM

evening out

going to a restaurant or theater at night

よく混同される語

evening vs night

Evening is the time before sleep when people are still active; night usually refers to the time when it is dark and people are sleeping.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'in the evening' for general habits and 'this evening' for specific plans today. It is used as a greeting (Good evening) but not usually as a farewell (Good night is used instead).

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'at the evening,' but the correct preposition is always 'in the evening.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'E' in 'evening' as the 'End' of the workday.

📖

語源

From the Old English word 'æfnung', which means the coming of 'even' or sunset.

文法パターン

Used with the preposition 'in' (in the evening) Can be used as an adjective before another noun (evening news) The plural form is 'evenings' to describe repeated actions
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, the evening is the primary time for family social interaction and the main meal of the day.

クイックテスト

I like to read a book ___ the evening.

正解!

正解は: in

Timeの関連語

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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