A1 noun ニュートラル #203 よく出る

problem

/ˈprɒbləm/

A problem is a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved. It often refers to something that causes difficulty or stress in daily life.

例文

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1

I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.

There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.

2

The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.

The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.

3

No problem, I can help you move those boxes!

It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.

語族

名詞
problem
副詞
problematically
形容詞
problematic
関連
problem-solver
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!

クイックテスト

I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.

正解!

正解は: problem

例文

1

I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.

everyday

There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.

2

The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.

formal

The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.

3

No problem, I can help you move those boxes!

informal

It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.

4

The research focuses on the problem of rising sea levels.

academic

The study looks at the difficult issue of the ocean getting higher.

5

We encountered a technical problem during the presentation.

business

We had a machine-related difficulty while showing our work.

語族

名詞
problem
副詞
problematically
形容詞
problematic
関連
problem-solver

よく使う組み合わせ

solve a problem to find an answer to a difficulty
big problem a very serious difficulty
common problem a difficulty that many people have
health problem a medical difficulty or illness
technical problem a difficulty with a machine or system

よく使うフレーズ

No problem

You are welcome / It is easy

Problem solved

The difficulty is finished

What's the problem?

What is wrong?

よく混同される語

problem vs trouble

Problem is a countable noun (a problem), while trouble is usually uncountable (some trouble).

problem vs issue

Issue is often used in professional settings as a softer, more formal word for problem.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'problem' is used for everything from small daily annoyances to major global crises. It is very common to use 'have a problem with' when something is not working correctly.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to make the word plural (e.g., saying 'I have many problem' instead of 'I have many problems').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!

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語源

From the Ancient Greek word 'problēma', which means 'something thrown forward' for discussion or a task to be done.

文法パターン

Countable noun: a problem, two problems, many problems. Often followed by the preposition 'with': I have a problem with my car. Commonly used with verbs like 'have', 'solve', 'cause', or 'face'.
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文化的な背景

In modern English-speaking business environments, people sometimes use the word 'challenge' instead of 'problem' to sound more positive and proactive.

クイックテスト

I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.

正解!

正解は: problem

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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