eastern

東の、東部の

太陽が昇る方角にある、その近くにある、またはその方を向く。

やさしい英語で： In, near, or facing the direction where the sun rises.

• They live on the eastern coast.
• The eastern windows get the morning sun.
• Snow covered the country's eastern regions.

類義語： eoan

反対語： western

よく使う表現： eastern coast, eastern border, eastern europe, eastern side

東洋の、アジアの

アジア、特にその文化、宗教、伝統に関係する。

やさしい英語で： Connected with Asia, especially its cultures, religions, or traditions.

• She studies eastern philosophy.
• The course compares eastern and western medicine.
• Several eastern traditions teach respect for all living things.

類義語： Asian

反対語： western

よく使う表現： eastern philosophy, eastern medicine, eastern traditions, eastern cultures

東からの

特に風について、東の方から来る。

やさしい英語で： Coming from the east, especially when describing wind.

• An eastern wind cooled the town.
• The eastern breeze carried smoke towards us.
• Cold eastern winds kept the boats in port.

類義語： easterly

反対語： westerly

よく使う表現： eastern wind, eastern breeze, cold eastern wind