peculiar

奇妙な、変な

普通とは違い、意外に感じられる。

やさしい英語で： Different from what is normal or expected, often in a surprising way.

• There is a peculiar smell in here.
• She gave me a peculiar look.
• Did you notice anything peculiar about his behavior?

類義語： strange, odd, unusual

反対語： normal, ordinary

よく使う表現： peculiar smell, rather peculiar, peculiar behavior

特有の、固有の

特定の場所、人、集団、状況だけに見られる。

やさしい英語で： Found only in a particular place, person, group, or situation.

• These plants are peculiar to this region.
• The book describes customs peculiar to the village.
• Each profession has problems peculiar to it.

使い方： peculiar to someone/something (This custom is peculiar to the island.)

類義語： specific, unique, characteristic

よく使う表現： peculiar to something, peculiar local customs