B2 adjective ニュートラル

willing

/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Describing someone who is ready, eager, or prepared to do something without being forced. It indicates a state of consent or a positive inclination toward a specific action or request.

例文

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1

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

2

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

3

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

語族

名詞
willingness
Verb
will
副詞
willingly
形容詞
willing
関連
willpower
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.

クイックテスト

Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.

正解!

正解は: willing

例文

1

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

everyday

I'm willing to help you move your furniture this weekend if you need a hand.

2

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

formal

The applicant must be willing to travel internationally at least once a month.

3

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

informal

I'm willing to bet that he forgot about our meeting again.

4

Researchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.

academic

Researchers found that subjects were more willing to cooperate when offered a small incentive.

5

Our company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.

business

Our company is willing to negotiate the price if you can commit to a long-term contract.

語族

名詞
willingness
Verb
will
副詞
willingly
形容詞
willing
関連
willpower

よく使う組み合わせ

perfectly willing perfectly willing
willing to compromise willing to compromise
willing participant willing participant
show a willing spirit show a willing spirit
more than willing more than willing

よく使うフレーズ

God willing

if all goes well / if it is meant to be

a willing horse

someone who is always happy to take on work

show oneself willing

to demonstrate a readiness to help

よく混同される語

willing vs voluntary

'Willing' refers to the internal state of mind or consent, whereas 'voluntary' often describes an action done without payment or legal compulsion.

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使い方のコツ

Willing is most commonly used in the pattern 'be willing to + infinitive.' It implies that while you might not be excited about a task, you do not object to doing it.

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よくある間違い

Learners often omit the 'to' before the verb, saying 'I am willing help' instead of 'I am willing to help.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Willpower.' If you have the 'will' to do something, you are 'willing' to do it.

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語源

Derived from the Old English 'willan,' meaning to wish, desire, or be about to.

文法パターン

Subject + be + willing + to-infinitive Attributive use: a willing + noun (e.g., a willing volunteer)
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking professional environments, being described as a 'willing worker' is a strong compliment, suggesting you are a team player who doesn't complain.

クイックテスト

Despite the difficulty of the task, she was ______ to try her best.

正解!

正解は: willing

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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