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ソファ

sofa [so̞ɸa̠]

A comfortable piece of furniture with cushions and arms designed for multiple people to sit on at once. It is a common household item typically found in the living room for relaxation and socializing.

例文

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1

このソファはとても柔らかいです。

This sofa is very soft.

2

こちらのソファでお待ちください。

Please wait on this sofa.

3

ソファで寝ちゃった。

I fell asleep on the sofa.

語族

名詞
ソファ
関連
ソファーベッド
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覚え方のコツ

Remember 'Sit On For A while'—the first letters spell SOFA.

クイックテスト

リビングルームに( )を置きました。とても座り心地がいいです。

正解!

正解は: ソファ

例文

1

このソファはとても柔らかいです。

everyday

This sofa is very soft.

2

こちらのソファでお待ちください。

formal

Please wait on this sofa.

3

ソファで寝ちゃった。

informal

I fell asleep on the sofa.

4

現代の家庭において、ソファは家族の交流の場として機能している。

academic

In modern households, the sofa functions as a place for family interaction.

5

応接室のソファを新しく買い替えました。

business

We replaced the sofas in the reception room with new ones.

語族

名詞
ソファ
関連
ソファーベッド

よく使う組み合わせ

ソファに座る to sit on a sofa
ソファでくつろぐ to relax on a sofa
ソファセット sofa set
革のソファ leather sofa
ふかふかのソファ fluffy/soft sofa

よく使うフレーズ

ソファに沈み込む

to sink into a sofa

ソファでお昼寝

taking a nap on the sofa

ソファを動かす

to move a sofa

よく混同される語

ソファ vs 椅子

Isu is a general term for any chair, whereas sofa refers specifically to a long, upholstered seat for multiple people.

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使い方のコツ

The word is a katakana loanword. While often written as ソファ (sofa), it is also frequently written and pronounced with a long vowel as ソファー (sofaa).

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use the general word 'isu' (chair) when they specifically mean a sofa, or they might struggle with the katakana spelling of the small 'a'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember 'Sit On For A while'—the first letters spell SOFA.

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語源

Derived from the English word 'sofa', which has roots in the Arabic word 'suffah' (a stone ledge or bench).

文法パターン

ソファに (on the sofa) ソファの上で (on top of the sofa)
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文化的な背景

While traditionally Japanese homes used tatami mats and floor seating, modern Japanese apartments almost always include a Western-style sofa in the living area.

クイックテスト

リビングルームに( )を置きました。とても座り心地がいいです。

正解!

正解は: ソファ

関連単語

初日

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The first day of a specific period or scheduled event, such as a festival, a play, a job, or a school term. It marks the opening or commencement of a duration rather than a calendar date.

終日

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Refers to the entire duration of a day from morning until night. It is a formal way to express that an action or state lasts all day long without interruption.

平日

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Heijitsu refers to weekdays, specifically Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays. It is used to describe regular working or school days in a standard week.

休日

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A noun referring to a day off, a holiday, or a non-working day. It signifies a period when one is exempt from work or school duties, often used in formal or official contexts.

祝日

A1

A public or national holiday designated by law when schools and most businesses are closed. It specifically refers to the official 'red days' on a Japanese calendar intended for national celebration or commemoration.

月末

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Getsumatsu refers to the end of the month, specifically the last day or the final few days. It is commonly used in business and daily life to discuss deadlines, payments, and schedules.

年末

A1

The end of the year, specifically referring to the final weeks or days of December. It is a period characterized by busy preparations, cleaning, and completing tasks before the New Year begins.

年始

A1

The beginning of the year, typically referring to the first few days of January. It is commonly used to discuss schedules, greetings, and traditional activities occurring at the start of the calendar year.

月初

A1

The beginning or the first few days of a month. It is commonly used in both daily life and business to refer to schedules, payments, or recurring events that happen at the start of a monthly cycle.

学年

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Refers to the academic year or a student's specific grade level within a school. It is commonly used to describe the period of study or to categorize students based on their progress through the educational system.

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