in need

必要としている

ある物や行動、特定の助けを必要としている。

やさしい英語で： Needing a particular thing, action, or kind of help.

• I am in need of a rest.
• The roof was in need of urgent repairs.
• Are you in need of any advice?

使い方： in need of something (The fence is in need of repair.)

類義語： needing, requiring

よく使う表現： in need of something, in need of repair, in need of help

困窮している、貧しい

食べ物やお金、安全に暮らせる場所が十分にない。

やさしい英語で： Without enough food, money, or a safe place to live.

• We give food to families in need.
• The charity helps children in need.
• She donated warm coats to people in need.

類義語： poor, needy

反対語： well-off

よく使う表現： families in need, people in need, children in need

困っている、助けを必要としている

困った状況にあり、助けや支えを必要としている。

やさしい英語で： In a difficult situation and needing help or support.

• Never ignore a friend in need.
• She was in need after her husband died.
• We try to support anyone in need during a crisis.

類義語： in trouble, in distress

よく使う表現： a friend in need, someone in need, in need now