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firsthand

/ˈfɜːrstˈhænd/

Information or experience that is obtained directly from the source or through personal participation. It describes seeing, doing, or hearing something yourself rather than learning about it from someone else or from books.

例文

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1

I have firsthand experience with this phone model.

I have used this phone myself.

2

The committee received a firsthand account of the incident.

The group heard from someone who was actually there when it happened.

3

You should really see the view firsthand; it's amazing.

You should go and look at the view yourself because it is great.

語族

副詞
firsthand
形容詞
firsthand
関連
witness
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覚え方のコツ

Imagine touching an object with your own 'first hand' to remember that you are the primary person experiencing it.

クイックテスト

She has ______ knowledge of the company because she worked there for ten years.

正解!

正解は: firsthand

例文

1

I have firsthand experience with this phone model.

everyday

I have used this phone myself.

2

The committee received a firsthand account of the incident.

formal

The group heard from someone who was actually there when it happened.

3

You should really see the view firsthand; it's amazing.

informal

You should go and look at the view yourself because it is great.

4

The researcher provided a firsthand observation of the animal's behavior.

academic

The scientist watched the animal directly to see what it did.

5

We need firsthand feedback from our clients to improve the service.

business

We need to hear directly from the people using our services.

語族

副詞
firsthand
形容詞
firsthand
関連
witness

よく使う組み合わせ

firsthand experience direct involvement in an activity
firsthand knowledge knowing something because you saw it yourself
firsthand account a description given by a witness
see something firsthand to witness an event personally
firsthand information facts obtained directly from the source

よく使うフレーズ

experience something firsthand

to do or see something yourself

get a firsthand look

to examine something personally

firsthand report

a story told by the person who lived it

よく混同される語

firsthand vs secondhand

Secondhand means hearing information from another person, while firsthand means experiencing it yourself.

firsthand vs first-rate

First-rate refers to something of the highest quality, while firsthand refers to the source of information.

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使い方のコツ

Firsthand can be used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., firsthand knowledge) or as an adverb after a verb (e.g., I saw it firsthand). It does not change form regardless of the subject.

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よくある間違い

Learners often mistakenly say 'from the first hand' or 'firstly hand.' The correct form is simply 'firsthand.'

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覚え方のコツ

Imagine touching an object with your own 'first hand' to remember that you are the primary person experiencing it.

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語源

Originates from the mid-17th century phrase 'at first hand,' meaning from the original source.

文法パターン

Used as an adjective: [firsthand + noun] Used as an adverb: [verb + firsthand] No comparative or superlative forms (e.g., no 'more firsthand')
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文化的な背景

In Western legal and journalistic traditions, firsthand accounts are considered the most reliable form of evidence.

クイックテスト

She has ______ knowledge of the company because she worked there for ten years.

正解!

正解は: firsthand

関連単語

bristling

B2

To bristle means to have hair or fur stand up away from the skin, typically due to fear or anger. Figuratively, it describes being covered with or full of something, or showing sharp annoyance or defensiveness.

broadcaster

B2

A broadcaster is a person or an organization that transmits programs or information via radio or television. It can refer to a large corporation that owns media channels or the individual presenter who speaks on air.

broadminded

B2

Describes someone who is willing to accept or tolerate beliefs, behaviors, or lifestyles that differ from their own. It implies a lack of prejudice and a receptiveness to new ideas or unconventional opinions.

broadside

B2

To broadside means to hit or collide with the side of something, most commonly a vehicle. Metaphorically, it refers to launching a sudden, forceful, and often public verbal or written attack against someone or something.

brogue

B2

To speak with a strong regional accent, typically an Irish or Scottish one, or to fit a person or shoe with traditional heavy leather decorative patterns. As a verb, it describes the act of imbuing speech with a melodic lilt or wearing sturdy, perforated footwear.

broke

B2

To be without money; experiencing a complete lack of funds, often used to describe a temporary state before one receives a paycheck or more money. In a broader context, it can describe a business that has become insolvent or bankrupt.

bromine

B2

Bromine is a chemical element that appears as a dark reddish-brown liquid at room temperature and is part of the halogen group. It is known for its pungent odor and is primarily used in industrial chemicals, flame retardants, and as a disinfectant in swimming pools and spas.

bronchitis

B2

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored, and experience difficulty breathing.

brooch

B2

A brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry that is designed to be attached to a person's clothing. It features a pin on the back to fasten it securely to a garment, often serving as both an ornament and a functional clasp.

brook

B2

To tolerate, endure, or allow something, especially something unpleasant or oppositional. It is most frequently used in negative constructions, such as saying someone will 'brook no' interference or delay.

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