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for instance (B1)

カタカナ: フォー・インスタンス

IPA: /fɔːr ˈɪnstəns/

An introductory phrase used to provide a specific example that illustrates or clarifies a previously mentioned point.

意味: 直前に述べた事柄を具体的に説明したり、明確にするための例を挙げる際に使われる導入フレーズ。

Some animals are nocturnal; for instance, bats and owls are most active at night. — 夜行性の動物もいます。例えば、コウモリやフクロウは夜に最も活発です。
The city has excellent public transport; for instance, the subway system reaches every neighborhood. — その街は公共交通機関が非常に優れています。例えば、地下鉄網がすべての地域を網羅しています。
I enjoy outdoor activities, for instance, hiking and kayaking. — 私はアウトドア活動が好きです。例えば、ハイキングやカヤックなどです。

Japanese translations of For instance:

[Statement]; for instance, [example]. (linking phrase): Connects a general statement to a specific example using a semicolon. — "Many birds migrate; for instance, swallows fly south for the winter."