on paper

紙に、書面で

画面上だけでなく、紙に書かれたり印刷されたりしていること。

やさしい英語で： Written or printed on a sheet, rather than shown only on a screen.

• Write your answer on paper.
• She keeps all her notes on paper.
• Do you want the report on paper?

類義語： in writing, in print

よく使う表現： write on paper, print on paper, notes on paper

理論上は、計画上は

事実や計画に基づけばそうなるが、実際には違う可能性があること。

やさしい英語で： According to facts or plans, although real life may be different.

• The plan looks good on paper.
• On paper, their team was much stronger.
• She has excellent qualifications on paper, but little experience.

類義語： in theory, theoretically

反対語： in practice

よく使う表現： good on paper, on paper only, strong on paper

正式には、法律上は

実態が違っていても、公的な記録や規則ではそうなっていること。

やさしい英語で： According to official records or rules, even if the real situation is different.

• She is the owner on paper.
• They remained married on paper for years.
• On paper, he still holds the director’s post.

類義語： officially, legally

反対語： unofficially

よく使う表現： owner on paper, on paper only, married on paper

仮釈放中の

刑務所から出ても、規則を守り担当者に報告する義務があること。

やさしい英語で： Released from prison but still required to follow rules and report to an official.

• He is still on paper.
• While on paper, she reported to her parole officer.
• He returned to prison after breaking the rules while on paper.

使い方： be on paper (He is on paper until next spring.)

類義語： on parole

よく使う表現： be on paper, still on paper