minister

大臣

保健や教育など、政府の一つの分野を担当する政治家。

やさしい英語で： A politician responsible for one area of a government, such as health or education.

• The minister announced a new policy.
• She became minister of education last year.
• Several ministers attended the meeting.

よく使う表現： health minister, finance minister, government minister

牧師

キリスト教の教会で説教や礼拝を行い、人々を助ける人。

やさしい英語で： A Christian church leader who gives talks, leads religious services, and helps people.

• The minister led the service.
• Our minister visited my sick father.
• Two ministers spoke at the funeral.

類義語： pastor, clergyman

よく使う表現： church minister, local minister

世話をする

特に病気や苦しみのある人を助けたり、世話したりすること。

やさしい英語で： To help or care for someone, especially someone who is ill or suffering.

• She ministered to the sick.
• The nurses ministered to wounded soldiers.
• Who will minister to these lonely people?

使い方： minister to someone/something (Volunteers ministered to the needs of the refugees.)

類義語： care for, tend to

よく使う表現： minister to someone, minister to needs