familiar (A2)

カタカナ: ファミリア

IPA: /fəˈmɪliər/

Definition

Well-known to you; something you have seen or heard before and recognize. Also means friendly and relaxed, like with someone you know well.

意味: よく知っている、見覚えがある、聞き覚えがある。また、よく知っている人に対するような打ち解けた、馴染みのある雰囲気を意味することもあります。

Examples / 例文

• この曲は聞き覚えがありますが、タイトルが思い出せません。 — This song sounds familiar, but I can't remember the title.

• あなたはこのソフトウェアに慣れていますか？ — Are you familiar with this software?

• 彼女の顔はどこかで見たことがあるような気がします。 — Her face looks familiar — I think I've seen her somewhere before.

Familiar の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Familiar:

• よく知っている
• 親しみやすい
• 見慣れた

How to Use Familiar

be familiar with (adjective + preposition)

To know something well (subject = the person who knows) — "Are you familiar with this area?"

be familiar to (adjective + preposition)

To be well-known by someone (subject = the thing that is known) — "This smell is familiar to me."

sound / look familiar (verb + adjective)

To seem like something you have heard/seen before — "That face looks familiar — have we met?"

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