B2 adjective ニュートラル

muscular

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lər/

Relating to the muscles of the body or having well-developed, strong muscles. It is also used metaphorically to describe something that is powerful, forceful, or vigorous in its approach.

例文

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1

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

2

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

3

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

語族

名詞
muscle
Verb
muscle
副詞
muscularly
形容詞
muscular
関連
muscularity
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

クイックテスト

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

正解!

正解は: muscular

例文

1

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

everyday

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

2

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

formal

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

3

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

informal

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

4

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

academic

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

5

The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

business

The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

語族

名詞
muscle
Verb
muscle
副詞
muscularly
形容詞
muscular
関連
muscularity

よく使う組み合わせ

muscular strength muscular strength
muscular tension muscular tension
muscular physique muscular physique
muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy
muscular aches muscular aches

よく使うフレーズ

muscular effort

muscular effort

muscular system

muscular system

muscular Christianity

muscular Christianity

よく混同される語

muscular vs masculine

'Masculine' refers to qualities typically associated with men, while 'muscular' refers specifically to physical muscle development.

muscular vs muscle

'Muscle' is a noun referring to the tissue, whereas 'muscular' is the adjective describing the state or quality of having muscles.

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使い方のコツ

While primarily used to describe physical appearance, 'muscular' is increasingly used in political or business contexts to mean 'assertive' or 'forceful'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the noun 'muscle' as an adjective (e.g., 'a muscle man') instead of the more standard 'muscular man'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', because the shape of a contracting muscle was thought to look like a mouse moving under the skin.

文法パターン

Commonly used before a noun (attributive position). Can follow a linking verb like 'be' or 'become' (predicative position). Often modified by degree adverbs like 'extremely' or 'highly'.
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文化的な背景

In many modern societies, a muscular physique is often culturally associated with health, discipline, and personal success.

クイックテスト

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

正解!

正解は: muscular

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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.

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