king

王、国王

普通は王家の一員として国を治める男性。

やさしい英語で： A man who rules a country, usually as a member of its royal family.

• The king lives in a palace.
• Two kings ruled the country that century.
• Who will become king next?

使い方： king of somewhere (He became king of the island.)

類義語： monarch, sovereign

よく使う表現： the king, become king, king of something

王、第一人者

ある分野で最も力や実績、優れた技術を持つ男性。

やさしい英語で： A man who is the most powerful, successful, or skilled person in a particular field.

• He is the king of comedy.
• The young designer became fashion’s new king.
• Two rival kings of the industry met yesterday.

使い方： king of something (They called him the king of comedy.)

類義語： leader, master, chief

よく使う表現： king of something, comedy king, king of comedy

キング、王

守る必要があり、通常は一度に一マス動くチェスの中心的な駒。

やさしい英語で： The main chess piece, which must be protected and normally moves one square at a time.

• Move your king one square.
• His king was trapped behind two pawns.
• Can you put my king in check?

よく使う表現： white king, black king, protect the king

キング

Kの文字と王の絵が描かれたトランプの札。

やさしい英語で： A playing card marked with K and a picture of a male ruler.

• I drew a king.
• She has two kings in her hand.
• He placed the king of hearts on the table.

使い方： king of hearts/spades/clubs/diamonds (She played the king of clubs.)

よく使う表現： king of hearts, king of spades, draw a king

最高の男

尊敬する男性や励ましたい男性への、親しみを込めた呼びかけ。

やさしい英語で： A friendly name for a man you admire or want to encourage.

• You did well, king!
• Thanks for helping me, king.
• Every man who supports his friends is a king.

類義語： champ

よく使う表現： thanks king, you’re a king, a true king

キングサイズの巻紙

手巻きたばこを作るための大きな薄い紙。

やさしい英語で： A large cigarette paper used for rolling cigarettes.

• Have you got a king?
• He bought a packet of kings.
• She used a king to roll her cigarette.

類義語： king-size paper

よく使う表現： a king, packet of kings