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nephew

/ˈnɛf.juː/

A nephew is the son of a person's brother or sister. It can also refer to the son of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

例文

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1

I bought a small toy car for my nephew's third birthday.

I purchased a miniature vehicle for my brother's son on his third birthday.

2

The estate was divided equally between his two nephews.

The property was shared between the two sons of his siblings.

3

My nephew is coming over later to play video games.

The son of my sibling is visiting soon to play games.

語族

名詞
nephew
形容詞
nepotic
関連
niece
💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Nephew' starts with 'Ne' like 'Next generation', and it is the son (male). Think of the word 'Nepotism', which originally meant giving jobs to your nephews.

クイックテスト

My brother just had a baby boy, so I am very happy to meet my new _______.

正解!

正解は: nephew

例文

1

I bought a small toy car for my nephew's third birthday.

everyday

I purchased a miniature vehicle for my brother's son on his third birthday.

2

The estate was divided equally between his two nephews.

formal

The property was shared between the two sons of his siblings.

3

My nephew is coming over later to play video games.

informal

The son of my sibling is visiting soon to play games.

4

In this kinship system, the nephew inherits the title from his maternal uncle.

academic

In this specific family structure, the male child of a sister receives the title.

5

He hired his nephew to work in the marketing department during the summer.

business

He gave his sibling's son a job in the company for the summer break.

語族

名詞
nephew
形容詞
nepotic
関連
niece

よく使う組み合わせ

favorite nephew the nephew one likes best
newborn nephew a nephew who has just been born
great-nephew the grandson of one's brother or sister
nephew-in-law the son of one's spouse's sibling
eldest nephew the oldest son of one's sibling

よく使うフレーズ

doting uncle to his nephew

an uncle who shows a lot of love to his nephew

blood nephew

a nephew related by birth, not marriage

like a nephew to me

treating someone with the same affection as a nephew

よく混同される語

nephew vs niece

A nephew is male, while a niece is female.

nephew vs cousin

A nephew is your sibling's son; a cousin is your aunt or uncle's child.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is exclusively used for male relatives. If you are talking about both a nephew and a niece together, you can use the gender-neutral term 'nibling', though it is less common.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Many learners confuse 'nephew' with 'cousin'. Remember that a nephew is one generation lower than you and specifically related through your siblings.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Nephew' starts with 'Ne' like 'Next generation', and it is the son (male). Think of the word 'Nepotism', which originally meant giving jobs to your nephews.

📖

語源

From the Old French word 'neveu' and Latin 'nepotem', which originally meant grandson or descendant.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: nephews Gender-specific (male)
🌍

文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, being an uncle or aunt is seen as a role that involves mentoring and spoiling a nephew with gifts.

クイックテスト

My brother just had a baby boy, so I am very happy to meet my new _______.

正解!

正解は: nephew

Familyの関連語

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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