observe

気づく、認める

特に注意を向けて、何かを見つけたり気づいたりする。

やさしい英語で： To see or notice something, especially when paying close attention.

• We observed a small change.
• The doctor observed no signs of infection.
• Have you observed any differences between the two groups?

使い方： observe that… (We observed that the plants grew faster in sunlight.); observe someone/something doing something (The nurse observed the patient shaking.)

類義語： notice, see, detect

よく使う表現： observe a change, observe something closely, observe a difference

観察する

人や物について知るために、注意深く見る。

やさしい英語で： To watch someone or something carefully to learn about them.

• We observed birds in the garden.
• She observed the children while they played.
• You can observe the moon through this telescope.

使い方： observe someone/something doing something (The students observed ants carrying food back to their nest.)

類義語： watch, study, monitor

よく使う表現： observe the stars, observe someone closely, observe animal behaviour

守る、遵守する

法律や規則、合意で求められていることを守る。

やさしい英語で： To do what a law, rule, or agreement requires.

• Please observe the safety rules.
• Both sides agreed to observe the ceasefire.
• Drivers who fail to observe speed limits may be fined.

類義語： obey, follow, comply with

反対語： break, disobey

よく使う表現： observe the rules, observe a ceasefire, observe speed limits

述べる、指摘する

気づいたことや、正しいと思うことを言ったり書いたりする。

やさしい英語で： To say or write something you have noticed or think is true.

• He observed that the room was cold.
• As she rightly observed, we still need more money.
• The report observes that many families cannot afford fresh food.

使い方： observe that… (The writer observed that small changes can have large effects.)

類義語： remark, comment, note

よく使う表現： observe that, rightly observe, observe dryly

祝う、守る

決まった活動や儀式をして、特別な日を祝ったり伝統を守ったりする。

やさしい英語で： To mark a special day or follow a tradition by doing the usual activities or ceremonies.

• Our family observes this holiday every year.
• They observed a minute of silence for the victims.
• Many people observe the festival by sharing a meal.

類義語： mark, celebrate, keep

よく使う表現： observe a holiday, observe the Sabbath, observe a fast