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key

/kiː/

A small piece of metal used for opening or closing a lock on a door, suitcase, or vehicle. In travel, it often refers to a metal object or an electronic card used to access a hotel room.

例文

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1

I can't find the key to my suitcase.

I can't find the key to my suitcase.

2

Please return your room key to the reception desk before leaving.

Please return your room key to the reception desk before leaving.

3

Hey, do you have the car key?

Hey, do you have the car key?

語族

名詞
key
Verb
key
形容詞
key
関連
keychain
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覚え方のコツ

A 'key' starts with the letter 'K', which looks like a person standing next to a door waiting to get in.

クイックテスト

I lost my room ____, so I need to go to the hotel reception.

正解!

正解は: key

例文

1

I can't find the key to my suitcase.

everyday

I can't find the key to my suitcase.

2

Please return your room key to the reception desk before leaving.

formal

Please return your room key to the reception desk before leaving.

3

Hey, do you have the car key?

informal

Hey, do you have the car key?

4

The key is the primary instrument used to gain entry to the research facility.

academic

The key is the primary instrument used to gain entry to the research facility.

5

The office manager will issue a spare key for the new branch office.

business

The office manager will issue a spare key for the new branch office.

語族

名詞
key
Verb
key
形容詞
key
関連
keychain

よく使う組み合わせ

hotel key hotel key
car key car key
spare key spare key
key card key card
door key door key

よく使うフレーズ

under lock and key

under lock and key

key to success

key to success

key card

key card

よく混同される語

key vs keyboard

A keyboard is a set of keys on a computer or piano, while a key is a single object for a lock.

key vs clue

A 'key' can mean a solution, but a 'clue' is a piece of evidence used to solve a mystery.

📝

使い方のコツ

When staying at a hotel, even if you receive a plastic card, it is still commonly referred to as a 'key' or 'room key'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'key of the door' instead of the correct preposition 'key to the door'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

A 'key' starts with the letter 'K', which looks like a person standing next to a door waiting to get in.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English word 'cæg', which referred to a metal piece used to move a bolt.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: keys Used with preposition 'to'
🌍

文化的な背景

In many modern Western countries, physical metal keys are being replaced by digital keys on smartphones or key cards.

クイックテスト

I lost my room ____, so I need to go to the hotel reception.

正解!

正解は: key

Travelの関連語

train

A1

A train is a connected series of vehicles that move along metal tracks to carry people or goods from one place to another. It usually consists of an engine and several carriages or wagons.

taxi

A1

A car with a driver that you pay to take you exactly where you want to go. It usually has a sign on top and a meter inside to calculate the cost of the trip.

subway

A1

A subway is an underground electric railway system used for transporting passengers in a city. It provides a fast way to travel long distances while avoiding street-level traffic.

bicycle

A1

A vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing pedals with your feet. It is a popular form of transportation for short distances and a common way to exercise.

motorcycle

A1

A motorcycle is a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by an engine. It is used for fast travel and usually carries one or two people.

backpack

A1

A bag with shoulder straps that allows you to carry items on your back, leaving your hands free. It is commonly used by students for school or by travelers and hikers to carry their belongings.

map

A1

A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.

passenger

A1

A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.

hostel

A1

A budget-friendly type of accommodation where guests usually rent a bed in a shared room (dormitory) and share common facilities like a kitchen or lounge. It is popular among students, backpackers, and young travelers looking for an affordable way to stay in a city.

reservation

A1

A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.

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