A1 noun ニュートラル #230 よく出る

himself

/hɪmˈsɛlf/

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

例文

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1

He made himself a cup of tea before starting work.

He prepared a drink for his own person.

2

The President himself will attend the opening ceremony.

The President will attend personally rather than sending a representative.

3

He's not feeling like himself today after the long trip.

He does not feel like his usual healthy or happy person.

語族

関連
self
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'him' + 'self'. When a man looks in a mirror, he sees 'him' + 'self' = himself.

クイックテスト

The little boy learned how to tie his shoes all by ___.

正解!

正解は: himself

例文

1

He made himself a cup of tea before starting work.

everyday

He prepared a drink for his own person.

2

The President himself will attend the opening ceremony.

formal

The President will attend personally rather than sending a representative.

3

He's not feeling like himself today after the long trip.

informal

He does not feel like his usual healthy or happy person.

4

The researcher himself conducted the primary data collection.

academic

The specific male researcher performed the task personally.

5

The manager himself approved the budget for the new project.

business

The person in charge gave the approval personally.

語族

関連
self

よく使う組み合わせ

by himself alone or without help
to himself kept private or not shared
all by himself completely alone
believe in himself to have confidence in his own abilities
for himself for his own benefit

よく使うフレーズ

by himself

on his own

keep to himself

to avoid meeting people or being social

not himself

not behaving in his usual way

よく混同される語

himself vs him

'Him' is an object pronoun used when the subject and object are different; 'himself' is used when they are the same.

himself vs his

'His' shows possession, while 'himself' refers back to the person as the object of an action.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'himself' only when the subject of the sentence is 'he' or a specific male noun like 'the boy' or 'Mr. Smith'. It can be used for emphasis directly after the noun (The King himself) or at the end of a clause.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'by his self' instead of 'by himself'. Also, they may use 'him' when the subject and object are the same (e.g., saying 'He washed him' instead of 'He washed himself').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'him' + 'self'. When a man looks in a mirror, he sees 'him' + 'self' = himself.

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語源

Derived from Old English 'him' (dative case of he) combined with 'self' (meaning same or identical).

文法パターン

Reflexive pronoun for masculine singular subjects Used after prepositions like 'by', 'to', or 'for' Functions as an intensive pronoun for emphasis
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文化的な背景

In traditional English, 'himself' was often used as a generic pronoun for any person of unknown gender, but modern English prefers 'themselves'.

クイックテスト

The little boy learned how to tie his shoes all by ___.

正解!

正解は: himself

関連単語

cause

A1

To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant. It is used to describe the action that results in a specific effect or situation.

through

A1

Used to describe moving from one side of an opening, area, or object to the other side. It can also refer to the period of time from the beginning to the end of an event.

effective

A2

Something is effective when it successfully produces the intended or desired result. It describes a person, method, or thing that works well and achieves its goal.

epic

A1

A long book, poem, or movie that tells a story about heroes and great events. It usually covers a long period of time and many adventures.

robotics

B2

The branch of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. It is a multidisciplinary field combining computer science, electronics, and mechanical engineering to create autonomous or semi-autonomous machines.

dean

B2

A dean is a high-ranking official at a university or college who oversees a specific department, faculty, or administrative area. They are responsible for academic leadership, managing faculty members, and ensuring the general welfare of students within their division.

decade

B2

A period of ten years, typically used to measure time or categorize a specific historical era. It is a common unit of time used to track social, economic, or personal changes over a significant duration.

enable

B2

To provide someone with the means, authority, or opportunity to do something. It also means to make a process or a system possible or operational.

mature

B2

Describing someone who behaves in a sensible, responsible way like an adult, or something that has reached a state of full development. It is often used to describe people, plants, or economic markets that are no longer growing rapidly but are stable.

scheme

B2

A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting an idea into effect. It can also refer to a secretive or devious plot to achieve a goal, often used to describe government programs or organizational systems.

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