light
Describes a space that has a lot of natural brightness or many windows. It also refers to colors that are pale or close to white rather than dark.
例文
3 / 5Our living room is very light because it has three large windows.
Our living room is very light because it has three large windows.
The architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
The architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
It’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
It’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'light bulb'—when you turn it on, the room becomes 'light'.
クイックテスト
The bedroom is very _____ because it has two big windows.
正解!
正解は: light
例文
Our living room is very light because it has three large windows.
everydayOur living room is very light because it has three large windows.
The architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
formalThe architect designed the building to ensure the corridors remain light during the day.
It’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
informalIt’s so light in here that I can't see my computer screen!
The study concludes that light working environments significantly improve mood.
academicThe study concludes that light working environments significantly improve mood.
We should use a light grey for the office walls to make the space feel larger.
businessWe should use a light grey for the office walls to make the space feel larger.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
light as a feather
light as a feather
in a good light
in a good light
see the light
see the light
よく混同される語
'Lite' is an informal spelling often used in food labeling to mean low-calorie, whereas 'light' is the standard spelling for brightness and weight.
'Bright' implies a strong intensity of light, while 'light' often refers to the presence of light or the shade of a color.
使い方のコツ
Use 'light' when talking about how much sun or lamp-glow is in a room. It is also the opposite of 'dark' when describing colors like blue, green, or brown.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'white' when they mean 'light' (e.g., saying 'white blue' instead of 'light blue').
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'light bulb'—when you turn it on, the room becomes 'light'.
語源
Derived from the Old English 'lēoht', meaning bright, shining, or not heavy.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many cultures, 'light' homes are associated with cleanliness, happiness, and modern interior design.
クイックテスト
The bedroom is very _____ because it has two big windows.
正解!
正解は: light
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hallway
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mattress
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pillow
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sheet
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cabinet
A1A cabinet is a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers, often featuring doors, used for storing or displaying items. It is commonly found in rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, or office to keep things organized and out of sight.
refrigerator
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dishwasher
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vacuum
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