know

知る、知っている

あることについての情報を持っている。

やさしい英語で： To have information about something in your mind.

• I know your name.
• She knew the answer immediately.
• Do you know what time it is?

使い方： know about something (Do you know about the new rules?); know + question word + clause (I know where she lives.)

類義語： be aware of

よく使う表現： know the answer, know someone's name, know about something, know a secret

知る、知っている

会ったことのある人や、行ったことのある場所を知っている。

やさしい英語で： To be familiar with a person or place because you have met them or been there.

• Do you know my sister?
• I've known him for years.
• She knows this city very well.

類義語： be familiar with, be acquainted with

よく使う表現： know someone well, know the area, get to know someone

確信する、分かる

あることが本当だと確信している。

やさしい英語で： To be sure that something is true.

• I know you're right.
• He knew the plan would work.
• How do you know she's safe?

使い方： know that + clause (I know that she is telling the truth.)

類義語： be certain, be sure

反対語： doubt

よく使う表現： know for sure, know for certain, know something is true

分かる、理解する、心得る

学習や経験によって、内容を理解したり何かができたりする。

やさしい英語で： To understand a subject or be able to do something through learning or experience.

• I know how to cook.
• He knows several languages.
• Do you know how this machine works?

使い方： know how to do something (She knows how to repair bicycles.)

類義語： understand, have mastered

よく使う表現： know how to swim, know your subject, know the rules, know your business

ね、だよ

文の終わりで、言ったことに注意を向けたり念を押したりする。

やさしい英語で： A word added at the end of a sentence to remind someone to pay attention to what you said.

• Be careful, know.
• You'll need your ticket, know.
• Don't leave the door open, know.

類義語： you know

よく使う表現： be careful know, it's important know