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west

/wɛst/

The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun sets at the equinox. It is one of the four cardinal points, located opposite to the east.

例文

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1

The sun sets in the west every evening.

The sun goes down in the west every evening.

2

The delegation will travel to the west to meet with local officials.

The official group will go to the western region to talk to leaders.

3

Let's head west and see where the road takes us.

Let's drive towards the west and explore the path.

語族

名詞
west
副詞
westward
形容詞
western
関連
westerner
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覚え方のコツ

Remember the word 'WE' on a map. 'W' (West) is on the left and 'E' (East) is on the right.

クイックテスト

If you are looking at a map, ______ is usually to the left.

正解!

正解は: west

例文

1

The sun sets in the west every evening.

everyday

The sun goes down in the west every evening.

2

The delegation will travel to the west to meet with local officials.

formal

The official group will go to the western region to talk to leaders.

3

Let's head west and see where the road takes us.

informal

Let's drive towards the west and explore the path.

4

Geographical studies focus on the unique climate patterns of the west.

academic

Geography books look at the special weather in the western area.

5

Our company plans to expand its operations to the west next year.

business

Our business wants to open more offices in the west next year.

語族

名詞
west
副詞
westward
形容詞
western
関連
westerner

よく使う組み合わせ

due west directly toward the west
west coast the land bordering the sea in the west
go west to travel in a westward direction
the wild west the western US during the 19th century
facing west looking toward the west

よく使うフレーズ

out west

in or toward the western part of a country

the Far West

the region that is furthest to the west

heads west

starts moving in a western direction

よく混同される語

west vs waste

Waste refers to trash or using something badly, while west is a direction.

west vs waist

Waist is the part of the body above the hips, while west is a direction.

📝

使い方のコツ

Capitalize 'West' when referring to a specific geographical region (e.g., 'the American West'), but use lowercase for the general direction.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to use the definite article 'the' before 'west' when using it as a noun to describe a direction.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the word 'WE' on a map. 'W' (West) is on the left and 'E' (East) is on the right.

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語源

From the Proto-Germanic word 'westar', which means 'downward' or 'evening', referring to where the sun sets.

文法パターン

Used with 'the' as a noun (to the west) Can function as an adverb (traveling west) No plural form when used as a direction
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文化的な背景

In American history, 'the West' represents the frontier and the spirit of exploration and expansion.

クイックテスト

If you are looking at a map, ______ is usually to the left.

正解!

正解は: west

Travelの関連語

ship

A1

A large boat used for carrying passengers or goods across deep water like oceans and seas. Ships are much bigger than boats and are designed for long-distance travel.

station

A1

A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.

passport

A1

A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.

suitcase

A1

A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.

driver

A1

A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.

bed

A1

A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.

check-out

A1

The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.

floor

A1

The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.

towel

A1

A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.

island

A1

An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.

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