appreciation

感謝

誰かがしてくれたことをありがたいと思う気持ち。

やさしい英語で： The feeling of being thankful for what someone has done.

• Thank you for showing your appreciation.
• We sent flowers in appreciation of her help.
• He expressed his appreciation for their patience.

使い方： appreciation for something (She expressed her appreciation for our support.); in appreciation of something (They gave him a watch in appreciation of his service.)

類義語： gratitude, thanks

反対語： ingratitude

よく使う表現： show appreciation, in appreciation, appreciation for something

鑑賞力、理解

物事の価値、面白さ、美しさを理解する力。

やさしい英語で： The ability to understand why something is valuable, interesting, or beautiful.

• She has an appreciation of good music.
• Travel gave him a deeper appreciation of other cultures.
• The course helped develop my appreciation of poetry.

使い方： appreciation of something (The visit gave us an appreciation of local art.)

類義語： understanding

よく使う表現： appreciation of art, music appreciation, deep appreciation

評価、称賛

人の仕事、人柄、成果が尊敬や称賛に値すると認めること。

やさしい英語で： Recognition that someone's work, qualities, or achievements deserve respect and praise.

• Her work deserves greater appreciation.
• The award showed our appreciation of his achievements.
• Their skill received little appreciation from the audience.

使い方： appreciation of something (The prize reflects our appreciation of her contribution.)

類義語： recognition, esteem, respect

よく使う表現： appreciation of something, token of appreciation, public appreciation

認識、理解

状況とその重要性をはっきり、正確に理解すること。

やさしい英語で： A clear and accurate understanding of a situation and its importance.

• She has a full appreciation of the risks.
• The report shows little appreciation of our difficulties.
• Experience gave him a realistic appreciation of the problem.

使い方： appreciation of something (We need a better appreciation of the situation.)

類義語： understanding, awareness

よく使う表現： full appreciation, appreciation of something

値上がり、増価

物の価格や金銭的な価値が上がること。

やさしい英語で： An increase in the price or financial value of something.

• The house showed steady appreciation.
• Currency appreciation made our exports more expensive.
• Investors expect further appreciation in the value of land.

使い方： appreciation in value (The investment has shown little appreciation in value.); appreciation against something (The yen showed appreciation against the dollar.)

類義語： increase in value

反対語： depreciation

よく使う表現： capital appreciation, currency appreciation, appreciation in value