B2 adjective ニュートラル

welfare

/ˈwɛlˌfɛər/

Relating to the health, happiness, and professional or financial security of individuals or groups. In a political context, it describes systems or policies where the government provides social services and financial assistance to citizens in need.

例文

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1

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

2

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

3

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

語族

名詞
welfare
形容詞
welfare
関連
well-being
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'Fare Well.' If you 'fare well' in life, you are in a state of 'welfare'—you are doing well and are healthy.

クイックテスト

The local government has increased its budget for _____ programs to support unemployed workers.

正解!

正解は: welfare

例文

1

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

everyday

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

2

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

formal

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

3

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

informal

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

4

Sociological research indicates that robust welfare programs can significantly reduce crime rates.

academic

Sociological research indicates that robust welfare programs can significantly reduce crime rates.

5

Our corporate welfare package includes health insurance, gym memberships, and mental health days.

business

Our corporate welfare package includes health insurance, gym memberships, and mental health days.

語族

名詞
welfare
形容詞
welfare
関連
well-being

よく使う組み合わせ

welfare state a system where the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens
animal welfare the well-being of non-human animals
welfare benefits financial help provided by the government
social welfare organized public or private social services for the assistance of disadvantaged groups
child welfare services designed to ensure the safety and well-being of children

よく使うフレーズ

on welfare

receiving financial aid from the government because of being poor or unemployed

welfare reform

changes to the laws regarding how government aid is distributed

promote the general welfare

to encourage the health and happiness of the whole community

よく混同される語

welfare vs farewell

Farewell is an expression of good-bye, while welfare refers to well-being or social aid.

welfare vs warfare

Warfare refers to the activities of fighting a war, which is the opposite of the peaceful stability implied by welfare.

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使い方のコツ

While 'welfare' is technically a noun, it is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe programs, policies, or systems (e.g., 'welfare services'). In North America, the term often specifically implies government financial aid for the poor.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word as 'wellfare' (adding an extra 'l') or confuse the meaning with 'wealth' (which only refers to money).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'Fare Well.' If you 'fare well' in life, you are in a state of 'welfare'—you are doing well and are healthy.

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語源

Derived from the Middle English 'wel fare,' which literally meant 'to fare well' or to get along well in life.

文法パターン

Used as an uncountable noun Functions as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'system', 'state', or 'program' Preposition 'of' is used to specify the subject: 'the welfare of [group]'
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文化的な背景

In the United Kingdom and much of Europe, the 'welfare state' is a prideful term for a comprehensive social safety net, whereas in the United States, 'welfare' can sometimes carry a negative social stigma associated with dependency.

クイックテスト

The local government has increased its budget for _____ programs to support unemployed workers.

正解!

正解は: welfare

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

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

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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