“Manner” is a word that means how something is done. It refers to a way of doing things or a person’s behavior.
以下は英単語 “manner” に関するストーリー型学習コンテンツです。まずは大枠の意味を理解して最後の文章で確認しましょう。
主な意味(main meaning)
品詞 | 意味 | 発音記号 | 例文 |
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名詞 (noun) | 方法、やり方 | /ˈmæn.ər/ | She spoke in a calm manner during the meeting. |
名詞 (noun) | 態度、ふるまい | /ˈmæn.ər/ | His rude manner upset everyone. |
語源(etymology)
「manner」はラテン語の manus(手) に由来し、「手の使い方」→「やり方・方法・態度」というイメージで使われるようになりました。
類義語(synonyms)
類義語 | 例文 |
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method | This method is more effective than the old one. |
style | He has a unique style of painting. |
behavior | Her behavior was very polite. |
approach | We need a new approach to solve this problem. |
conduct | His conduct during the event was impressive. |
反義語(antonyms)
反義語 | 例文 |
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rudeness | His rudeness shocked the whole class. |
disorder | The room was in complete disorder after the party. |
コロケーション(collocations)
コロケーション | 例文 |
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polite manner | He always greets people in a polite manner. |
calm manner | She answered the questions in a calm manner. |
friendly manner | The teacher explained everything in a friendly manner. |
professional manner | The job was done in a professional manner. |
rude manner | He talked to his boss in a rude manner. |
2項表現(binomials)
2項表現 | 例文 |
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manner and style | His manner and style of speaking are very formal. |
rules and manners | Children should learn rules and manners at school. |
英語ストーリー(english story)
A Professional Manner at Work
Emma had just started working at a travel agency. On her first day, she was nervous but excited. She knew that the manner in which she greeted customers would be important. Her manager told her, “Please speak to the clients in a calm and polite manner. That will help them feel comfortable.”
Emma practiced speaking in a friendly style. She smiled and used polite words. One day, a customer came in and started complaining loudly. Emma remembered the manager’s advice. She kept a professional manner and said, “I understand your concern. Let me help you.”
Her behavior impressed the manager. “You handled that situation very well,” he said. “Your calm approach made the customer feel heard.”
Emma was happy. She realized that her conduct and the way she worked affected the office atmosphere. If she acted with care and respect, others would do the same.
At lunch, she talked with her coworker, Jake. “It’s important to learn the company’s rules and manners,” she said.
“Yes,” Jake replied. “Good manner and style make teamwork easier.”
Emma smiled. She was learning not just how to do her job, but how to do it with respect and care.
和訳
職場でのプロフェッショナルな態度
エマは旅行代理店で働き始めたばかりでした。初日は緊張していましたが、楽しみでもありました。彼女は、お客様への接し方、つまりその「manner(やり方・態度)」が大切だと感じていました。マネージャーは言いました。「お客様には落ち着いて、**丁寧な態度(polite manner)**で話してください。それが安心感を与えるんです。」
エマは**友好的なスタイル(friendly style)**で話す練習をしました。笑顔で丁寧な言葉を使いました。ある日、怒っているお客様が来ました。エマはマネージャーの言葉を思い出し、**プロらしい態度(professional manner)**で、「ご心配はわかります。お手伝いしますね」と言いました。
その**ふるまい(behavior)にマネージャーは感心し、「うまく対処したね。落ち着いた対応(approach)**が効果的だったよ」と言いました。
エマはうれしくなりました。自分の**行動(conduct)が職場の雰囲気に影響するのだと気づいたのです。思いやりと敬意(respect)**を持って行動すれば、周囲も同じように接してくれると。
昼休みに同僚のジェイクと話しました。「会社のルールとマナー(rules and manners)を学ぶのって大事だよね。」
「うん、」とジェイク。「良い態度とスタイル(manner and style)がチームワークを助けるよ。」
エマは微笑みました。彼女は仕事のやり方だけでなく、思いやりをもって働く方法を学んでいたのです。
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