problem

問題、困難

理解したり、受け入れたり、対処したりする必要がある難しい事柄。

やさしい英語で： Something difficult that you need to understand, accept, or deal with.

• We have a problem.
• She solved the problem with our computer.
• Do you have a problem accepting his decision?

使い方： a problem with something (There is a problem with the printer.); have a problem doing something (I have a problem remembering names.)

類義語： difficulty, issue, trouble

よく使う表現： have a problem, solve a problem, problem with something, serious problem

問題、課題

特に学校などで、答えを見つけたり解いたりする課題。

やさしい英語で： A question or exercise that you must find an answer to, especially in school.

• The first problem is easy.
• We solved ten problems for homework.
• Can you explain this math problem?

類義語： question, exercise

よく使う表現： math problem, solve a problem, practice problem, problem set

いいよ、大丈夫

「no problem」で、頼まれたことを快く引き受ける言葉。

やさしい英語で： In the expression 'no problem', a friendly way to agree to do something.

• 'Can you help me?' 'No problem.'
• 'Could you carry this bag?' 'Sure, no problem.'
• 'Will you collect me tomorrow?' 'No problem.'

よく使う表現： no problem, sure no problem

どういたしまして、気にしないで

「no problem」で、お礼や謝罪に対して気にしなくてよいと伝える返事。

やさしい英語で： In the expression 'no problem', a friendly reply when someone thanks you or says sorry.

• 'Thanks for your help.' 'No problem.'
• 'Sorry I'm late.' 'No problem; we haven't started.'
• 'Thank you for waiting.' 'No problem at all.'

よく使う表現： no problem, really no problem