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moment

/ˈmoʊ.mənt/

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

例文

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1

Wait for a moment, I need to find my keys.

Wait for a short time, I need to find my keys.

2

We would appreciate it if you could spare a moment for an interview.

We would be grateful if you could give us a short amount of time for an interview.

3

I'll be there in a moment!

I will be there very soon!

語族

名詞
moment
副詞
momentarily
形容詞
momentary
関連
momentum
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'm' in 'moment' as 'minimal time'—it is the smallest piece of time you can use in a conversation.

クイックテスト

I am very busy at the ______, so I cannot talk on the phone.

正解!

正解は: moment

例文

1

Wait for a moment, I need to find my keys.

everyday

Wait for a short time, I need to find my keys.

2

We would appreciate it if you could spare a moment for an interview.

formal

We would be grateful if you could give us a short amount of time for an interview.

3

I'll be there in a moment!

informal

I will be there very soon!

4

The discovery was a defining moment in scientific history.

academic

The discovery was a very important point in the history of science.

5

Please hold for a moment while I check your account details.

business

Please wait for a short time while I look at your account information.

語族

名詞
moment
副詞
momentarily
形容詞
momentary
関連
momentum

よく使う組み合わせ

at the moment right now
wait a moment wait for a short time
for a moment for a short period
brief moment a very short time
the right moment the perfect time

よく使うフレーズ

just a moment

please wait a very short time

in a moment

very soon

at any moment

likely to happen very soon

よく混同される語

moment vs movement

Movement refers to the act of changing position, while moment refers to a point in time.

moment vs minute

A minute is exactly 60 seconds, whereas a moment is an indefinite short period.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'at the moment' to mean 'now' or 'currently'. Use 'in a moment' to indicate that something will happen almost immediately.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes say 'on the moment' instead of 'at the moment' when trying to say 'now'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'm' in 'moment' as 'minimal time'—it is the smallest piece of time you can use in a conversation.

📖

語源

From the Latin word 'momentum', which refers to motion or a short interval of time.

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: moments) Commonly used after prepositions like 'at', 'in', or 'for'

クイックテスト

I am very busy at the ______, so I cannot talk on the phone.

正解!

正解は: moment

関連単語

arbiter

B2

An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.

arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.

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