reach out

連絡する

会話を始めたり何かを相談したりするため、相手に連絡する。

やさしい英語で： To contact someone to start a conversation or discuss something.

• I will reach out to her tomorrow.
• The company reached out to several possible partners.
• Thanks for reaching out about the job.

使い方： reach out to someone about something (I will reach out to the manager about the delay.)

類義語： contact, get in touch

よく使う表現： reach out directly, reach out today

手を伸ばす

何かに触れたり取ったりするため、手や腕を前に伸ばす。

やさしい英語で： To stretch your hand or arm forward to touch or take something.

• He reached out for the book.
• The child reached out and touched the flower.
• She reached out to steady the ladder.

使い方： reach out for something (She reached out for a towel.); reach out to do something (He reached out to catch the ball.)

類義語： stretch out

よく使う表現： reach out slowly, reach out gently

助けを求める

助けや支えが必要で、誰かに連絡する。

やさしい英語で： To contact someone because you need their help or support.

• You can reach out whenever you need support.
• She reached out to her family during the crisis.
• Have you reached out to anyone for help?

使い方： reach out to someone for something (He reached out to his teacher for advice.)

類義語： ask for help, seek support

よく使う表現： reach out again, reach out early

人と交流する、友達を作る

知り合って友達になりたいと思い、人に近づく。

やさしい英語で： To approach people because you want to know them and become friends.

• Try to reach out to your neighbours.
• Joining the club helped him reach out to new people.
• She is shy but wants to reach out and make friends.

使い方： reach out to someone (Try reaching out to people in your neighbourhood.)

類義語： make friends, socialize

よく使う表現： reach out more, reach out socially

手を伸ばす

何かに触れたり取ったりするため、手や腕を前に伸ばす。

やさしい英語で： To stretch your hand or arm forward to touch or take something.

• She reached out for my hand.
• He reached out and caught the falling cup.
• Can you reach out and touch the wall?

使い方： reach out for something (He reached out for the glass.); reach out to do something (She reached out to touch his arm.)

類義語： stretch out

よく使う表現： reach out slowly, reach out gently

助けを求める

助けや支えが必要で、誰かに連絡する。

やさしい英語で： To contact someone because you need their help or support.

• Please reach out if you need help.
• He reached out to his sister for advice.
• When things became difficult, she finally reached out.

使い方： reach out to someone for something (She reached out to a friend for support.)

類義語： ask for help, seek support

よく使う表現： reach out again, reach out early