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TOEFL のための基本語彙 - 家族と関係

ここでは、TOEFL試験に必要な「知人」、「枝」、「互換性がある」など、家族や関係についてのいくつかの英語の単語を学びます。

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
acquaintance
acquaintance
[名詞]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

知人, 関係

知人, 関係

Ex: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 

彼女は食料品店で昔の知り合いにばったり会い、挨拶を交わした。

band
band
[名詞]

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

グループ, 集団

グループ, 集団

Ex: The environmental band of activists worked together to clean up the park. 
bond
bond
[名詞]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

絆, 結びつき

絆, 結びつき

Ex: The teacher built a bond with her students through patience and care. 
adultery
adultery
[名詞]

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

姦通, 不貞

姦通, 不貞

Ex: Despite their vows of fidelity, she discovered evidence of her husband's adultery with a coworker. 

忠実の誓いにもかかわらず、彼女は夫の同僚との不貞の証拠を発見した。

affair
affair
[名詞]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

不倫, 情事

不倫, 情事

Ex: The affair was kept secret for years until someone accidentally stumbled upon their private messages. 
ally
ally
[名詞]

a person who supports or helps someone, especially against opposition or in a difficult situation

味方,  盟友

味方, 盟友

Ex: Emma found a strong ally in her new manager. 
ancestor
ancestor
[名詞]

a person from whom someone is descended, especially one who lived many generations ago

祖先,  先祖

祖先, 先祖

Ex: One of Maya's ancestors emigrated from Italy in the nineteenth century. 
ancestry
ancestry
[名詞]

the people from whom a person is descended

祖先, 血統

祖先, 血統

Ex: She traced her ancestry back to the 16th century. 
branch
branch
[名詞]

a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors

枝, 家系

枝, 家系

Ex: The genealogist discovered that their branch of the family had migrated westward during the early 20th century. 
clan
clan
[名詞]

a large group of people who are related to each other

一族, 大家族

一族, 大家族

Ex: The entire clan gathered for the annual family reunion, filling the park with laughter and shared memories. 
adoptive
adoptive
[形容詞]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

養子の

養子の

Ex: The adoptive parents showered their new child with love and affection from the moment they brought them home. 
biracial
biracial
[形容詞]

representing or involving members of two different races

バイレイシャル, 二つの人種の

バイレイシャル, 二つの人種の

Ex: The biracial child proudly embraces both sides of their cultural heritage, celebrating diversity and inclusivity. 

混血の子供は、文化的遺産の両方を誇りを持って受け入れ、多様性と包括性を祝います。

to cheat on
to cheat on
[動詞]

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner

パートナー以外の人と秘密の恋愛関係や性的関係を持つ, パートナー以外の人と秘密の関係を持つ

パートナー以外の人と秘密の恋愛関係や性的関係を持つ, パートナー以外の人と秘密の関係を持つ

Ex: She discovered that her partner had cheated on her with a co-worker. 

彼女はパートナーが同僚と浮気していたことを発見した。

breakup
breakup
[名詞]

the end of a relationship or an association

別れ, 破局

別れ, 破局

Ex: The sudden breakup of their ten-year marriage shocked all their friends and family. 

10年間の結婚生活の突然の破局は、すべての友人と家族を驚かせた。

brotherly
brotherly
[形容詞]

showing a level of love or care that one would only expect a brother to have

兄弟のような, 兄弟愛に満ちた

兄弟のような, 兄弟愛に満ちた

Ex: He offered his brotherly advice when she was facing a difficult decision. 

彼は彼女が難しい決断に直面していたとき、兄弟のような助言を申し出た。

brotherhood
brotherhood
[名詞]

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

兄弟愛, 仲間意識

兄弟愛, 仲間意識

Ex: The brotherhood among the soldiers was evident as they supported each other through difficult times during the mission. 

任務中の困難な時期に互いに支え合う兵士たちの間の兄弟愛は明らかだった。

companion
companion
[名詞]

a person or animal that spends time with someone and provides company

仲間,  連れ

仲間, 連れ

Ex: Emma has been my close companion for many years. 
companionship

the delightful feeling that one has when accompanied by people one enjoys spending time with rather than being alone

仲間意識, 同伴

仲間意識, 同伴

compatible
compatible
[形容詞]

able to have a comfortable and harmonious relationship because of similar qualities, interests, or attitudes

相性が良い,  両立する

相性が良い, 両立する

Ex: We get along well because our personalities are compatible. 
co-parent
co-parent
[名詞]

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

共同親, 共有親

共同親, 共有親

Ex: Sarah and Tom are dedicated co-parents, sharing the responsibilities of raising their children equally. 

サラとトムは献身的な共同親権者で、子供を育てる責任を平等に分担しています。

custody
custody
[名詞]

the legal right and responsibility to care for a child and make decisions concerning them

親権,  養育権

親権, 養育権

Ex: The court awarded custody of the children to their mother. 
descendant
descendant
[名詞]

a person descended from a particular ancestor

子孫

子孫

Ex: He is a descendant of the town's original founder. 
distant
distant
[形容詞]

having a connection that is not close or direct, as in a remote familial or social relationship

遠い,  疎遠な

遠い, 疎遠な

Ex: He found out he had a distant cousin living in another country. 

彼は、別の国に住んでいる遠い親戚がいることを知りました。

soulmate
soulmate
[名詞]

the perfect romantic partner for a person

運命の人, 完璧なパートナー

運命の人, 完璧なパートナー

tie
tie
[名詞]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

絆, 関係

絆, 関係

Ex: The two countries have strong economic ties. 
to socialize
to socialize
[動詞]

to interact and spend time with people

社交する, 付き合う

社交する, 付き合う

Ex: Introverts may find it challenging to socialize in large groups. 

内向的な人は大きなグループで社交するのが難しいと感じるかもしれません。

kin
kin
[名詞]

a person's family and relatives

親族, 家族

親族, 家族

Ex: She was surrounded by her kin at the family reunion. 

彼女は家族の集まりで親族に囲まれていました。

next of kin
next of kin
[名詞]

one's closest living relative or relatives

近親者, 最も近い親族

近親者, 最も近い親族

Ex: In case of emergency, the hospital will contact your next of kin listed on your medical records. 
kinship
kinship
[名詞]

the relationship between the members of a family

親族関係

親族関係

parenting
parenting
[名詞]

‌the process of raising or taking care of one's child or children

子育て, 育児

子育て, 育児

Ex: She read several books on parenting to prepare herself for the arrival of her first child. 

彼女は最初の子供の到着に備えるために、子育てに関するいくつかの本を読みました。

maternal
maternal
[形容詞]

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

母性の, 母親らしい

母性の, 母親らしい

Ex: Her maternal instincts kicked in as soon as she held the baby. 

彼女の母性本能は、赤ちゃんを抱いた瞬間に目覚めた。

paternal
paternal
[形容詞]

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

父親らしい, 父性的な

父親らしい, 父性的な

Ex: His paternal love and support were evident in the way he celebrated his children's achievements and comforted them in times of disappointment. 

彼の父親らしい愛とサポートは、子供たちの達成を祝い、失望の時に慰める方法で明らかでした。

intimate
intimate
[形容詞]

having a very close and friendly personal relationship

親密な,  親しい

親密な, 親しい

Ex: Sarah and Emma have been intimate friends since college. 
to inherit
to inherit
[動詞]

to receive money, property, or possessions from someone after they die

相続する, 受け継ぐ

相続する, 受け継ぐ

Ex: Emma inherited the house from her grandmother. 
heritage
heritage
[名詞]

a person's ethnic, cultural, or religious background inherited from their ancestors

遺産,  継承

遺産, 継承

Ex: Daniel is proud of his Irish heritage. 
ex
ex
[名詞]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

元恋人または元配偶者

元恋人または元配偶者

Ex: My ex and I are on good terms and remain friends after our breakup. 

私と元彼/元彼女は別れた後も良い関係を保ち、友達のままです。

exclusive
exclusive
[形容詞]

limited to one particular person, group, organization, or purpose and not shared with others

Ex: Guests have exclusive use of the swimming pool in the morning. 
to associate
to associate
[動詞]

to interact and spend time with someone or a group of people

交わる, 付き合う

交わる, 付き合う

Ex: We should associate with those who share our values and goals. 
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