variant

変種、異型

別のものと少し違う形や種類、版。

やさしい英語で： A form or version of something that is slightly different from another.

• This is a cheaper variant.
• The new model is a variant of the original design.
• Several regional variants of the dish exist.

使い方： a variant of something (This recipe is a variant of a traditional soup.)

類義語： version, variation, form

よく使う表現： variant of something, new variant, regional variant, standard variant

異形、異表記

同じ意味や使い方を持つ、単語や表現の別の形。

やさしい英語で： A different form of a word or expression that has the same meaning or use.

• Both spelling variants are accepted.
• This pronunciation is a regional variant.
• The dictionary lists a variant of the older word.

使い方： a variant of something (“Colour” is a spelling variant of “color”.)

類義語： alternative form

よく使う表現： spelling variant, regional variant, variant of something