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uncle

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/

An uncle is the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt. It is a term used to describe a specific male relative within a family structure.

例文

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1

My uncle lives in a big house in the countryside.

My mother or father's brother lives in a large rural home.

2

The property was legally transferred to his paternal uncle.

The land was officially given to the brother of his father.

3

Hey, Uncle Joe, are you coming to the party tonight?

Hello, Joe (my relative), are you attending the celebration?

語族

名詞
uncle
副詞
avuncularly
形容詞
avuncular
関連
unclehood
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Uncle' ending in 'LE' for 'maLE' relative.

クイックテスト

My mother's brother is my ______.

正解!

正解は: uncle

例文

1

My uncle lives in a big house in the countryside.

everyday

My mother or father's brother lives in a large rural home.

2

The property was legally transferred to his paternal uncle.

formal

The land was officially given to the brother of his father.

3

Hey, Uncle Joe, are you coming to the party tonight?

informal

Hello, Joe (my relative), are you attending the celebration?

4

The anthropological study examines the role of the maternal uncle in tribal societies.

academic

The research looks at the position of the mother's brother in specific communities.

5

He joined the corporation founded by his late uncle.

business

He started working at the company started by his deceased male relative.

語族

名詞
uncle
副詞
avuncularly
形容詞
avuncular
関連
unclehood

よく使う組み合わせ

favorite uncle the uncle one likes the most
maternal uncle a mother's brother
paternal uncle a father's brother
great-uncle the brother of a grandparent
rich uncle a wealthy male relative

よく使うフレーズ

Bob's your uncle

everything is fine / it's as simple as that

say uncle

to admit defeat or surrender

Dutch uncle

someone who gives firm, blunt advice

よく混同される語

uncle vs aunt

An uncle is male, while an aunt is female.

uncle vs nephew

An uncle is the older relative (parent's brother); a nephew is the younger relative (sibling's son).

📝

使い方のコツ

Capitalize 'Uncle' when it is used as a title before a name, such as Uncle Sam. Use lowercase when it is used as a general noun, such as 'my uncle'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes confuse 'uncle' with 'nephew' because they are both male family roles. Also, remember that 'uncle' can refer to a man married to your parent's sibling, not just a blood relative.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Uncle' ending in 'LE' for 'maLE' relative.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French word 'oncle', which comes from the Latin 'avunculus', meaning 'mother's brother'.

文法パターン

countable noun plural: uncles possessive: uncle's
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, children may call close male family friends 'Uncle' as a sign of affection and respect, even if there is no biological relation.

クイックテスト

My mother's brother is my ______.

正解!

正解は: uncle

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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