understand
🇺🇸
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈstænd/
verb
A1
to know the meaning of words or what someone says
I understand the question, but I don't know the answer.
質問は理解していますが、答えはわかりません。
A1
to know how or why something happens
I don't understand how this machine works.
この機械がどのように動くのか理解できません。
A1
to know how someone feels or why they act a certain way
My best friend always understands my feelings.
私の親友はいつも私の気持ちを理解してくれます。
R
to believe something is true based on what you've heard
I understand that the meeting has been canceled.
会議がキャンセルされたと聞いています。
R
to agree on something without saying it
We understand that we need to finish by Friday.
金曜日までに終わらせる必要があると暗黙の了解があります。
R
to know that a word is missing but still understand the meaning
In 'She can sing', the word 'well' is understood.
「彼女は歌える」という文では、「上手に」という言葉が暗に含まれています。
translation
理解する
語形変化
Past
understood
Perfect
understood
3rd Present
understanding
Progressive
understanding