🎁 #859 「Present」という言葉の使い方

英語で「贈り物」を表現するとき、一番よく使われる言葉が "present" です。"gift" も同じ「贈り物」という意味ですが、"present" は誕生日やクリスマスなど、親しい人たちの間でやり取りされる具体的な品物を指すときにぴったりな言葉です。誰かのことを想って選んだ「プレゼント」という温かいニュアンスが含まれています。日常会話で「プレゼントをあげる」「もらう」と言いたいときは、ぜひこの言葉を使ってみてください。

In English, the most common word for something you give someone is a "present." While "gift" has the same meaning, "present" is the perfect word to use for physical items given between friends and family on occasions like birthdays or Christmas. It carries a warm feeling of choosing something special for someone you care about. When you want to say you are giving or receiving something in daily conversation, "present" is the natural word to use.

🔑 Key Language Sections

Key Vocabulary (5 words)

 * Present - a thing given to someone as a gift (贈り物/プレゼント)

 * Receive - to be given or presented with something (受け取る/もらう)

 * Physical - relating to things as objects that can be seen or touched (実体のある/形のある)

 * Occasion - a special event or time (行事/機会)

 * Natural - normal or expected in a particular situation (自然な)

Key English Phrase (1 idiom/phrasal verb)

 * Give a present - to hand over a gift to someone (プレゼントを贈る)

How to Use It in Conversation (5 examples)

 * I want to give a present to my mother for her birthday. (母の誕生日にプレゼントを贈りたいです。)

 * Did you give a present to your friend yesterday? (昨日、友達にプレゼントを贈りましたか？)

 * It is nice to give a present even for no reason. (何でもない日にプレゼントを贈るのも素敵ですね。)

 * He decided to give a present to the hard-working staff. (彼は一生懸命働くスタッフにプレゼントを贈ることにしました。)

 * How often do you give a present to your family? (どのくらいの頻度で家族にプレゼントを贈りますか？)

❓ Quiz Section

 * Multiple Choice: What is the most common meaning of Present in this post?

   A) A type of food.

   B) A gift given to someone.

   C) A cold winter day.

   D) A fast car.

 * Multiple Choice: If you Receive a present, what happens?

   A) You give it away.

   B) Someone gives it to you.

   C) You throw it in the trash.

   D) You lose it.

 * Multiple Choice: Which of these is a good Occasion to give a present?

   A) When sleeping.

   B) Christmas Day.

   C) Brushing your teeth.

   D) Doing laundry.

 * Multiple Choice: Why is "present" a Natural word to use with friends?

   A) Because it sounds very formal.

   B) Because it is normal and common in daily life.

   C) Because it is a very difficult word.

   D) Because it is a brand name.

 * Multiple Choice: Which sentence uses the phrase "Give a present" correctly?

   A) I will give a present my homework to the teacher.

   B) She wants to give a present to her brother.

   C) Please give a present the door.

   D) I give a present to the water.

Ask your teacher if you are not sure of the correct answers!

🗣️ Concluding Statement

What is the most memorable present you have ever given to someone? Tell us about it in the comments!

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💡 Quiz Answers

 * B) A gift given to someone.

   *理由：この投稿では、Present を「贈り物」という意味の名詞として説明しています。

 * B) Someone gives it to you.

   *理由：Receive は「受け取る」という意味なので、誰かがあなたにくれることを指します。

 * B) Christmas Day.

   *理由：Occasion は「行事」を意味するため、クリスマスはプレゼントを贈るのに適した機会です。

 * B) Because it is normal and common in daily life.

   *理由：Natural は「自然な」「よくある」という意味で、日常会話でよく使われることを示しています。

 * B) She wants to give a present to her brother.

   *理由：Give a present to (人) で「（人）にプレゼントを贈る」という正しい使いかたになります。