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player

/ˈpleɪ.ər/

A person who takes part in a sport or game. It can also refer to someone who plays a musical instrument or a character in a play.

例文

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1

The soccer player kicked the ball into the net.

The soccer player kicked the ball into the net.

2

Each player is required to attend the mandatory safety briefing.

Each player is required to attend the mandatory safety briefing.

3

He's a really good player, you should see him play!

He's a really good player, you should see him play!

語族

名詞
player
Verb
play
副詞
playfully
形容詞
playable
関連
playroom
💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the '-er' ending often means a person who does something. A play-er is a person who plays.

クイックテスト

The basketball _____ scored twenty points in the game.

正解!

正解は: player

例文

1

The soccer player kicked the ball into the net.

everyday

The soccer player kicked the ball into the net.

2

Each player is required to attend the mandatory safety briefing.

formal

Each player is required to attend the mandatory safety briefing.

3

He's a really good player, you should see him play!

informal

He's a really good player, you should see him play!

4

The psychological state of the player affects their performance in the match.

academic

The psychological state of the player affects their performance in the match.

5

Our company aims to be a major player in the renewable energy sector.

business

Our company aims to be a major player in the renewable energy sector.

語族

名詞
player
Verb
play
副詞
playfully
形容詞
playable
関連
playroom

よく使う組み合わせ

professional player a person who plays a sport as their job
team player someone who works well with other people
star player the best or most famous person on a team
chess player someone who plays the game of chess
key player an important person in a specific activity or group

よく使うフレーズ

team player

someone who works well in a group

fair player

someone who follows the rules and is honest

major player

an important or influential person or company

よく混同される語

player vs play

'Play' is the action (verb) or the event (noun), while 'player' is the person doing the action.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'player' for anyone involved in sports, board games, or video games. It is also used for musicians (e.g., guitar player).

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'play' when they mean the person. Incorrect: 'He is a good play.' Correct: 'He is a good player.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the '-er' ending often means a person who does something. A play-er is a person who plays.

📖

語源

From the Middle English word 'pleyer', derived from 'plegan' (to exercise or occupy oneself).

文法パターン

countable noun plural: players often followed by 'for' (e.g., player for the national team)
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, sports players are often seen as celebrities and role models.

クイックテスト

The basketball _____ scored twenty points in the game.

正解!

正解は: player

Sportsの関連語

football

A1

A popular team sport played with a round ball where two teams try to kick the ball into the other team's goal. It can also refer to the specific ball used to play this game.

basketball

A1

Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by throwing a large orange ball through a raised hoop called a basket.

baseball

A1

Baseball is a team sport played with a bat, a ball, and gloves on a field with four bases. Two teams of nine players take turns hitting the ball and trying to run around the bases to score points called runs.

tennis

A1

Tennis is a popular racket sport played on a rectangular court between two players or two pairs. The goal is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court using a racket.

volleyball

A1

Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams on a court separated by a high net. Players use their hands or arms to hit a ball back and forth over the net, trying to make the ball touch the ground on the opponent's side.

swimming

A1

Swimming is the activity or sport of moving through water using your arms and legs. It is a popular form of exercise and a competitive sport practiced in pools or open water.

running

A1

The activity or sport of moving fast on foot, often done for exercise or in a race. It involves a pace faster than walking where both feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.

cycling

A1

Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, sport, or travel. It involves using your legs to push pedals that turn wheels to move forward.

wrestling

A1

Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.

martial arts

A1

Martial arts are sports that involve fighting or self-defense, such as karate, judo, or kung fu. They are practiced for many reasons, including fitness, competition, and mental discipline.

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