folks

人々

ある場所や集団の人たちを親しみを込めて指す言い方。

やさしい英語で： People, often those in a particular place or group.

• The local folks were friendly.
• Old folks often gather here for lunch.
• These folks have lived in the village for years.

類義語： people

よく使う表現： local folks, young folks, ordinary folks, most folks

両親、家族

自分の家族、特に両親を親しみを込めて指す言い方。

やさしい英語で： Your family, especially your parents.

• My folks live nearby.
• We visited her folks last weekend.
• How are your folks doing?

類義語： parents, family

よく使う表現： my folks, visit your folks, folks back home