matter
A matter is a subject, situation, or problem that you are thinking about or dealing with. It can also refer to the physical substance that everything in the universe is made of.
例文
3 / 5What is the matter with your leg?
What is the problem with your leg?
The committee will investigate the matter further.
The group will look into the situation more deeply.
It's a private matter, so I can't tell you.
It is a personal thing, so I cannot talk about it.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'Matterhorn' mountain—it is a huge piece of physical 'matter' that is a 'subject' of many photos.
クイックテスト
I have an urgent ________ to discuss with you during our lunch break.
正解!
正解は: matter
例文
What is the matter with your leg?
everydayWhat is the problem with your leg?
The committee will investigate the matter further.
formalThe group will look into the situation more deeply.
It's a private matter, so I can't tell you.
informalIt is a personal thing, so I cannot talk about it.
The study focuses on the organic matter found in the soil.
academicThe research looks at the natural substance in the ground.
We need to resolve this matter before the contract is signed.
businessWe must fix this issue before the agreement is finished.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
as a matter of fact
actually or in reality
what's the matter?
what is wrong?
no matter what
whatever happens
よく混同される語
'Mother' is a parent, while 'matter' is a situation or substance.
'Mutter' is a verb meaning to speak quietly and unclearly.
使い方のコツ
Use 'the matter' specifically when asking about a problem, such as 'What's the matter?'. In science, 'matter' is used as an uncountable noun to describe physical objects.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget the definite article 'the' in the phrase 'What is the matter?'. They also confuse the noun form with the verb form 'it matters'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'Matterhorn' mountain—it is a huge piece of physical 'matter' that is a 'subject' of many photos.
語源
Derived from the Latin word 'materia,' which means 'source' or 'building material.'
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What's the matter?' is a standard, polite way to express concern when someone looks unhappy or ill.
クイックテスト
I have an urgent ________ to discuss with you during our lunch break.
正解!
正解は: matter
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関連フレーズ
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関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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