基礎英語1 25/2/5(水) for example, such as
The phrase “for example” is used to introduce specific instances or illustrations to clarify or support a point you’re making. “Such as” is similar, but there are subtle differences in how they’re used:
具体的な事例や図解を紹介し、言いたいことを明確にしたり、支持したりするために使われます。 「such as “も同様ですが、使い方に微妙な違いがあります
For example:
More versatile: より多用途
“For example” can be used to introduce a wide variety of examples, including single items, lists, or even short scenarios.
Can stand alone: It can be used at the beginning of a sentence or within a sentence. It’s often followed by a comma.
Emphasis on the example: It often emphasizes the example itself as a way to clarify the preceding statement.
Example: “Many fruits are rich in Vitamin C. For example, oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are excellent sources.”
Such as:
More formal: よりフォーマル
“Such as” tends to be slightly more formal than “for example.”
Used within lists: It’s primarily used to introduce items in a list or a selection of examples. It’s not typically used to introduce a longer, more detailed example.
Integral to the sentence: It’s more closely integrated into the sentence structure and can’t easily be removed without changing the grammar. It’s not usually followed by a comma.
通常コンマは続かない。
Emphasis on the category: It often emphasizes the category or type of things being exemplified, rather than the specific examples themselves.
Example: “Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are high in Vitamin C.”
Here’s a table summarizing the key differences:
Feature For example Such as
Formality Less formal More formal
Use Versatile, various types of examples Primarily lists and selections
Placement Beginning or within a sentence Within a list or selection
Punctuation Often followed by a comma Not usually followed by a comma
Emphasis On the example On the category
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phrase freɪz フレーズ、言い回し
for example fɔːr ɪɡˈzæmpl 例えば
introduce ˌɪntrəˈduːs 紹介する
specific spəˈsɪfɪk 特定の、具体的な
instance ˈɪnstəns 例、事例
illustration ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən 例示、説明
clarify ˈklærɪfaɪ 明確にする、説明する
support səˈpɔːrt 支える、補強する
point pɔɪnt 論点、要点
such as sʌʧ æz ～のような、例えば
subtle ˈsʌtl 微妙な、わずかな
difference ˈdɪfərəns 違い
versatile ˈvɜːrsətl 多用途の、柔軟な
scenario səˈnɛərioʊ シナリオ、状況
stand alone stænd əˈloʊn 単独で成り立つ
within wɪˈðɪn ～の中で、～以内に
emphasis ˈɛmfəsɪs 強調
preceding prɪˈsiːdɪŋ 先行する
statement ˈsteɪtmənt 発言、声明
example ɪɡˈzæmpl 例、具体例
source sɔːrs 源、供給源
formal ˈfɔːrməl 形式的な、正式の
primarily ˈpraɪˌmɛrəli 主に
integral ˈɪntɪɡrəl 不可欠な
structure ˈstrʌktʃər 構造
category ˈkætəˌɡɔri カテゴリー、分類
punctuation ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃən 句読点
summary ˈsʌməri 要約
Use “for example” when you want to give one or more examples to illustrate a point, and you want the examples to stand out.
Use “such as” when you’re giving a selection of examples within a list, and you want to emphasize the category they belong to.
While there’s some overlap, these subtle differences in usage can make your writing more precise and natural.
For example」は、ポイントを説明するために1つ以上の例を挙げ、その例を目立たせたいときに使います。
such as “は、リストの中でいくつかの例を挙げ、それらがどのカテゴリーに属するかを強調したいときに使います。
重複する部分もありますが、このような微妙な使い方の違いは、あなたの文章をより的確で自然なものにします。
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