observance

遵守

法律や規則、合意、習慣に従って行動すること。

やさしい英語で： The practice of following a law, rule, agreement, or custom.

• Observance of the rules is required.
• The agreement demands full observance by both sides.
• Her religious observance includes a weekly day of rest.

使い方： observance of something (Strict observance of safety rules is essential.)

類義語： compliance, adherence

反対語： violation, noncompliance

よく使う表現： strict observance, observance of rules, religious observance

記念行事、祝賀

特別な日を儀式やお祝い、伝統行事で記念すること。

やさしい英語で： The practice of marking a special day with ceremonies, celebrations, or other traditional activities.

• The observance begins with a prayer.
• Local families joined the annual observance of the holiday.
• Schools are closed in observance of the national day of remembrance.

使い方： in observance of something (The office is closed in observance of the holiday.)

類義語： commemoration, celebration

よく使う表現： annual observance, holiday observance, in observance of

宗教儀礼、慣習

人々が守ったり行ったりするよう求められる慣習や宗教儀礼。

やさしい英語で： A rule, custom, or religious activity that people are expected to follow or carry out.

• The evening prayer is an important observance.
• They keep several traditional observances during the festival.
• Daily observances shape life in the monastery.

類義語： ritual, custom, practice

よく使う表現： religious observance, traditional observance, daily observance

観察

人や物を注意深く見ること。

やさしい英語で： The act of watching someone or something carefully.

• His quiet observance made the visitors nervous.
• Careful observance of the birds revealed their feeding habits.
• She learned much through close observance of daily life.

使い方： observance of someone/something (Her careful observance of the visitors revealed their unease.)

類義語： observation, watching

よく使う表現： close observance, careful observance, observance of something