基礎英語2 25/1/9(木) as well
Here’s a breakdown of the differences between “as well,” “too,” and “also”:
as well, too, also の違いを以下に説明します。
1. as well
Meaning: Means “in addition” or “also.” It is typically used at the end of a sentence.
Formality: Slightly formal compared to “too.”
Placement: Usually comes at the end of a sentence.
「ついでに 」または 「また」。通常、文末で使われる。
「too “に比べてややフォーマル。
Examples:
She speaks French, and she speaks Spanish as well.
I’ll have a coffee, and a sandwich as well.
2. too
Meaning: Similar to “as well,” meaning “in addition” or “also.” It is more casual and versatile.
Formality: Less formal than “as well.”
Placement: Often placed at the end of a sentence but can appear mid-sentence in informal speech.
as well と似ていている。よりカジュアルで汎用性が高い。
as well “よりもフォーマルではない。
文末に置かれることが多いが、インフォーマル・スピーチでは文中に現れることもある。
Examples:
I like ice cream, and I like cake too.
He is smart, and he is funny too.
Mid-sentence example: He, too, enjoyed the movie. (Less common and slightly formal)
3. also
Meaning: Means “in addition” or “additionally.” It is more formal than “too” or “as well.”
Formality: Can be formal or neutral.
Placement: Typically appears before the main verb (except “be” verbs) or at the beginning of a sentence.
too , as well よりもフォーマル。
フォーマルでもニュートラルでもよい。
通常、主動詞（be動詞を除く）の前、または文頭に置かれる。
Examples:
She also likes reading books.
Also, we should consider the other options.
Comparison Table:
Phrase, Meaning Placement Formality Example
As well, In addition End of a sentence Slightly formal “He enjoys cooking as well.”
Too, In addition End or mid-sentence Informal / neutral “She can join us, too.”
Also, Additionally Before verb/start Neutral/formal “Also, she offered to help.”
Summary:
Use “too” or “as well” when speaking casually or neutrally, especially at the end of a sentence.
Use “also” in more formal writing or when placing it near the start or before the verb.
カジュアルに話すときや中立的な立場で話すとき、特に文末では 「too 」や 「as well 」を使う。
よりフォーマルな文章を書くときや、「also 」を動詞の前や始まりの近くに置くときには 「also 」を使う。
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breakdown /ˈbreɪk.daʊn/ 分析、内訳
difference /ˈdɪf.ər.əns/ 違い
as well /æz wɛl/ 同様に、また
too /tuː/ も、また
also /ˈɔːl.soʊ/ または、さらに
in addition /ɪn əˈdɪʃ.ən/ 加えて
typically /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl.i/ 通常、典型的に
slightly /ˈslaɪt.li/ わずかに、少し
formal /ˈfɔːr.məl/ 形式的な、フォーマル
compared to /kəmˈpɛrd tu/ ～と比べて
placement /ˈpleɪs.mənt/ 配置、位置
casual /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/ カジュアル、砕けた
versatile /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/ 多才な、多用途の
neutral /ˈnjuː.trəl/ 中立的な、中性的な
additionally /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.i/ さらに、その上
mid-sentence /mɪd ˈsɛn.təns/ 文中
formal writing /ˈfɔːr.məl ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/ フォーマルな文章
consider /kənˈsɪd.ər/ 考慮する
versatile /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/ 多才な、多目的の
end of a sentence /ɛnd əv ə ˈsɛn.təns/ 文末
beginning of a sentence /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ əv ə ˈsɛn.təns/ 文頭
comparison /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/ 比較
summary /ˈsʌm.ər.i/ 要約
neutral/formal /ˈnjuː.trəl ˈfɔːr.məl/ 中立的/フォーマル
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