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night

/naɪt/

Night is the period of time between sunset and sunrise when the sky is dark. It is the time when most people rest, sleep, and the moon is often visible.

例文

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1

I like to look at the stars at night.

I like to look at the stars at night.

2

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

3

We stayed up all night talking.

We stayed up all night talking.

語族

名詞
night
副詞
nightly
形容詞
nightly
関連
nighttime
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Night' starts with 'N' for 'No sun'.

クイックテスト

I usually go to bed at 11 o'clock at ___.

正解!

正解は: night

例文

1

I like to look at the stars at night.

everyday

I like to look at the stars at night.

2

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

formal

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

3

We stayed up all night talking.

informal

We stayed up all night talking.

4

The study observes how certain plants react to the absence of light during the night.

academic

The study observes how certain plants react to the absence of light during the night.

5

The night shift begins promptly at 10:00 PM.

business

The night shift begins promptly at 10:00 PM.

語族

名詞
night
副詞
nightly
形容詞
nightly
関連
nighttime

よく使う組み合わせ

good night a polite way to say goodbye in the evening
last night the night that has just passed
at night during the period of darkness
night owl a person who likes to stay awake late
middle of the night very late, usually between midnight and dawn

よく使うフレーズ

night and day

completely different

all night long

for the entire duration of the night

night in, night out

every single night for a long time

よく混同される語

night vs evening

Evening is the period from late afternoon until bedtime, while night is the total period of darkness.

night vs knight

Knight is pronounced the same but refers to a medieval soldier in armor.

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使い方のコツ

We usually use the preposition 'at' with night (at night) to talk about a general time, but 'in the' with other times of day (in the morning).

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'in the night' when they mean 'at night' for routine actions. 'In the night' is usually reserved for specific, unusual events.

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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Night' starts with 'N' for 'No sun'.

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語源

Derived from the Old English word 'niht', which comes from a Germanic root shared by many European languages.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one night, two nights Used with the preposition 'at' for general time Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., night sky, night light)
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking cultures, 'Good night' is almost always used as a farewell or before going to sleep, never as a greeting.

クイックテスト

I usually go to bed at 11 o'clock at ___.

正解!

正解は: night

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

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