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both (A2)

カタカナ: ボウス

IPA: /boʊθ/

Refers to two people or things that have just been mentioned, emphasizing that the statement applies to both of them equally.

意味: 直前に言及された2人の人物や2つの物事を指し、その両方に当てはまることを強調します。

Both of the children were happy to see their parents. — 子供たちは二人とも、両親に会えて嬉しそうだった。
He likes both cats and dogs. — 彼は猫も犬も両方好きだ。
They are both very talented musicians. — 彼らは二人とも非常に才能のあるミュージシャンだ。

Japanese translations of Both:

both of (prepositional phrase): Referring to two people or things previously mentioned. — "Both of the options are good."
both ... and ... (collocation): Connecting two elements that are both true or applicable. — "She is both a doctor and a writer."
both (adverb): To an equal degree; equally. — "They were both surprised by the announcement."