ラジオ英会話 25/2/6(木) compound adjectives 複合形容詞 : -conscious
compound adjectives with “conscious,” similar to “cost-conscious.”
Here are some examples, categorized for clarity:
1). Relating to Awareness and Thought:
意識や思考に関するもの：
Health-conscious: Concerned about health and making healthy choices.
Safety-conscious: Prioritizing safety and taking precautions.
Environmentally conscious: Aware of environmental issues and acting responsibly.
Socially conscious: Aware of social issues and seeking fairness and equality.
Politically conscious: Informed and engaged in political matters.
Self-conscious: Aware of oneself and one’s appearance, often to the point of anxiety.
Brand-conscious: Aware of and influenced by brand names and reputations.
Fashion-conscious: Interested in and knowledgeable about current fashion trends.
Quality-conscious: Prioritizing high quality in products or services.
Value-conscious: Seeking good value for money.
2). Relating to Specific Areas of Focus:
特定の重点分野に関するもの
Budget-conscious: Careful about spending money and staying within a budget. (Similar to cost-conscious)
Price-conscious: Focused on getting the best price.
Time-conscious: Aware of time constraints and managing time effectively.
Space-conscious: Thinking about how to use space efficiently.
Energy-conscious: Trying to conserve energy.
Data-conscious: Aware of data usage and trying to minimize it.
3). Less Common, but Possible:
あまり一般的ではないが、可能性はある
Risk-conscious: Aware of potential risks and taking steps to avoid them.
Security-conscious: Concerned about security and taking precautions.
Important Notes:
These are all compound adjectives, meaning they are made up of two or more words and modify a noun.
They are usually hyphenated when they come before the noun they modify (e.g., “a health-conscious individual”). They are generally not hyphenated when they follow the noun (e.g., “She is health conscious”).
The specific meaning can sometimes be subtly different depending on the context.
This list should give you a good idea of the many ways “conscious” can be used in compound adjectives. If you have a specific context in mind, I can help you choose the most appropriate word.
compound adjective /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd ˈædʒɪktɪv/ 複合形容詞
made up of /meɪd ʌp ʌv/ 〜から成る
modify /ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪ/ 修飾する
hyphenated /ˈhaɪfəˌneɪtɪd/ ハイフンで結ばれた
follow /ˈfɑːloʊ/ 後に続く
specific /spəˈsɪfɪk/ 特定の
subtly /ˈsʌtli/ 微妙に
context /ˈkɑːntekst/ 文脈、状況
give an idea of /ɡɪv ən aɪˈdɪə ʌv/ 〜の概念を与える
appropriate /əˈproʊpriət/ 適切な
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