honey
Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers. It is commonly used as a natural sweetener in cooking, baking, and drinks like tea.
例文
3 / 5I put a spoonful of honey in my tea every morning.
I add a small amount of sweet bee nectar to my hot drink daily.
The recipe requires two tablespoons of organic honey.
The cooking instructions ask for two spoons of natural honey.
Hey honey, can you help me with this?
My dear, are you able to assist me with this task?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember: Bees make it. The word starts with 'H' just like 'Home'—the bees bring the nectar back to their 'Home' to make 'Honey'.
クイックテスト
Bees collect nectar from flowers to make _____.
正解!
正解は: honey
例文
I put a spoonful of honey in my tea every morning.
everydayI add a small amount of sweet bee nectar to my hot drink daily.
The recipe requires two tablespoons of organic honey.
formalThe cooking instructions ask for two spoons of natural honey.
Hey honey, can you help me with this?
informalMy dear, are you able to assist me with this task?
Studies show that honey has significant antibacterial properties.
academicScientific research indicates that honey can kill bacteria effectively.
Our company is looking to export premium honey to Europe.
businessOur business wants to sell high-quality honey to European markets.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
land of milk and honey
a place of great wealth and abundance
honey-mouthed
someone who speaks very sweetly or persuasively
honeymoon
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
よく混同される語
Money is currency used for buying things; honey is a sweet food.
Syrup is often made from sugar or plants like maple; honey is specifically made by bees.
使い方のコツ
While 'honey' is a food, it is also one of the most common terms of endearment in English-speaking countries, used for partners, children, or sometimes by service staff toward customers.
よくある間違い
Learners often try to pluralize it as 'honeys' when talking about the food. Like 'water', it is usually uncountable; use 'some honey' or 'jars of honey' instead.
覚え方のコツ
Remember: Bees make it. The word starts with 'H' just like 'Home'—the bees bring the nectar back to their 'Home' to make 'Honey'.
語源
From the Old English 'hunig', which comes from a Germanic root meaning 'golden-colored'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many cultures, honey is a symbol of sweetness and prosperity and is frequently used in traditional medicine to soothe a sore throat.
クイックテスト
Bees collect nectar from flowers to make _____.
正解!
正解は: honey
関連語彙
Foodの関連語
cookie
A1A cookie is a small, flat, sweet baked food. It is usually made from flour, sugar, and oil or butter, and often includes ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.
menu
A1A menu is a list of food and drink options that you can choose from at a restaurant or café. It can also refer to a list of functions or commands displayed on a computer screen.
recipe
A1A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.
cook
A1To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.
bake
A1To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.
fry
A1A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.
drink
A1To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.
milk
A1Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.
tea
A1A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.
egg
A1An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.
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