A1 noun ニュートラル #2,965 よく出る

sofa

/ˈsoʊ.fə/

A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people to sit on at once. It is usually found in a living room and is designed for relaxing, reading, or watching television.

例文

3 / 5
1

I sat on the sofa to read my favorite book after work.

I sat on the sofa to read my favorite book after work.

2

The executive lounge is furnished with a premium leather sofa.

The executive lounge is furnished with a premium leather sofa.

3

Move over and make some room for me on the sofa!

Move over and make some room for me on the sofa!

語族

名詞
sofa
関連
sofabed
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Soft'. A sofa is a SOFT seat for the whole family.

クイックテスト

The cat is sleeping on the ______ in the living room.

正解!

正解は: sofa

例文

1

I sat on the sofa to read my favorite book after work.

everyday

I sat on the sofa to read my favorite book after work.

2

The executive lounge is furnished with a premium leather sofa.

formal

The executive lounge is furnished with a premium leather sofa.

3

Move over and make some room for me on the sofa!

informal

Move over and make some room for me on the sofa!

4

The architectural drawings specify the placement of a modular sofa in the common area.

academic

The architectural drawings specify the placement of a modular sofa in the common area.

5

We need to order a new sofa for the client waiting area by Friday.

business

We need to order a new sofa for the client waiting area by Friday.

語族

名詞
sofa
関連
sofabed

よく使う組み合わせ

comfortable sofa comfortable sofa
leather sofa leather sofa
sit on the sofa sit on the sofa
sofa bed sofa bed
living room sofa living room sofa

よく使うフレーズ

couch potato

a person who watches a lot of television and does not exercise

sofa surfing

staying temporarily in various people's houses, sleeping on their sofas

pull-out sofa

a sofa that can be converted into a bed

よく混同される語

sofa vs couch

There is almost no difference; 'couch' is more informal, while 'sofa' is the standard term in furniture stores.

sofa vs armchair

An armchair is designed for only one person, whereas a sofa is for two or more.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'sofa' is the most common term in British English and is considered slightly more formal or professional than 'couch' in American English.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often forget to use the preposition 'on' (e.g., saying 'sit in the sofa' instead of 'sit on the sofa').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Soft'. A sofa is a SOFT seat for the whole family.

📖

語源

Derived from the Arabic word 'suffah', which refers to a long stone or wood bench covered with cushions.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: sofas Used with the preposition 'on'
🌍

文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, the sofa is the focal point of the family home where people gather to socialize or relax.

クイックテスト

The cat is sleeping on the ______ in the living room.

正解!

正解は: sofa

関連フレーズ

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.

役に立った?
まだコメントがありません。最初に考えをシェアしましょう!

無料で言語学習を始めよう

無料で始める