look

見る

人や物を見るために、そちらへ目を向ける。

やさしい英語で： To turn your eyes towards someone or something so you can see them.

• Look at the sky.
• She looked out of the window.
• Why are you looking at me?

使い方： look at someone/something (Look at the bird on that branch.)

類義語： gaze

よく使う表現： look at something, look out, look around, look at someone

見える

見た目から、ある状態や性質だと思われる。

やさしい英語で： To seem a certain way because of what someone can see.

• You look happy.
• The house looked empty.
• Does this jacket look good on me?

使い方： look + adjective (You look tired today.); look like someone/something (That cloud looks like a rabbit.); look as if… (He looks as if he needs a rest.)

類義語： seem, appear

よく使う表現： look tired, look like someone, look happy

見る

話し手が示すものに気づく。驚きなどの強い気持ちを伴うことが多い。

やさしい英語で： To notice something that the speaker points out, often with surprise or strong feeling.

• Look what I found!
• Look who has come to visit us!
• Look where you left your shoes.

使い方： look what/who/where + clause (Look what I found in the garden.)

類義語： see

よく使う表現： look what happened, look who came, look what someone

ねえ、あのね

大切な話や意見を伝える前に、相手の注意を引く言葉。

やさしい英語で： Used to get someone’s attention before saying something important or explaining your view.

• Look, I need your help.
• Look, we cannot afford another car.
• Look, I understand why you are upset.

類義語： listen

よく使う表現： look please, look listen

一見、ひと目

何かを見たり確かめたりするために、目を向けること。

やさしい英語で： An act of directing your eyes towards something to see or check it.

• Take a look inside.
• I had a quick look at the menu.
• Can you give this letter another look?

使い方： have/take a look at someone/something (Have a look at this photo.)

類義語： glance

よく使う表現： a quick look, take a look, look at something

外見、見た目

人や物の外から見える姿。顔、服装、雰囲気などを含む。

やさしい英語で： The way someone or something appears, including their face, clothes, or style.

• I like your new look.
• The wooden floor gives the room a warm look.
• She inherited her father’s good looks.

類義語： appearance

よく使う表現： new look, good looks, modern look