become

なる

違うものや状態になったり、新しい性質を持つようになったりすること。

やさしい英語で： To start to be something different, or to develop a new quality.

• He wants to become a doctor.
• The sky became dark.
• They have become close friends.

使い方： become + adjective (The road became narrow.); become + noun (She became a teacher.)

類義語： turn into, grow

よく使う表現： become a doctor, become clear, become friends, become an adult

似合う

特に服装や髪型などが、その人を魅力的に見せること。

やさしい英語で： To look attractive on someone, especially when describing clothes or a style.

• That hat becomes you.
• The new hairstyle became her beautifully.
• A warm smile becomes him.

使い方： become someone (That shade of blue becomes you.)

類義語： suit, flatter

よく使う表現： become someone, really become someone

ふさわしい

その人の立場や性格に合っていること。

やさしい英語で： To be suitable for someone because of their position or character.

• Such behavior does not become a leader.
• It did not become him to mock his guests.
• She acted with the dignity that becomes a queen.

使い方： become someone (Such rudeness does not become a leader.); it becomes someone to do something (It does not become a judge to show such anger.)

類義語： befit, suit

よく使う表現： become a leader, become someone