英語・定冠詞と不定冠詞の使い分け

the moon

a moon

We walked under a full moon., We walked under the full moon.

Two suns cannot shine in one sphere.

These plants need plenty of sun.

There is nothing new under the sun.

The boat was sailing under a shining sun., The boat was sailing under the shining sun.

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無冠詞

Let's walk to the station.

We walked to a station

We need a doctor

You'd better go to see the doctor, You'd better go to see a doctor

The prime minister resigned yesterday

The prime minister changes every year

I went to church yesterday

I went to the church yesterday, I went to a church yesterday

Ann wants to renovate the kitchen

It is costly to refurbish a kitchen

Do you know how to close a window?

Will you close the window?

Will you bring a chair?

Will you bring the chair?

Students do not need a cell phone

The phone is ringing

He works in the factory. His father works in the factory, too

He works in the factory. His father works in a factory, too.

I have a judo uniform. This is the uniform.

This karate uniform is too small. Do you have a larger one

A. Do you have a pen? B. Well, I have a black pen. This is the pen.

A. Do you have a pen? B. Yes, but I only have a blue pen.

I had a unicorn and a horse. The unicorn had a horn, but the horse didn't.

I'm looking for a unicorn. If I find a unicorn, what should I do?

Tom was wearing trousers. The pants had a small hole in the front

I just bought a new monitor. The display is made in Taiwan.

I just bought a new monitor. It's so clear. Why don't you buy a new display.

You should buy a new computer. The machine would provide you fantastic performance.

You should buy a new computer. Maybe I need to buy a new machine, too.

I saw a dog tied to a tractor. The animal was sleeping so cozily

He took out a guitar. The instrument was originally played by his father

He has a guitar, but I don't have an instrument to play

I bought a new car, but the engine doesn't work

GM announced a new car. It will come with an electric engine

I got a new bike. It has a fairly comfortable saddle.

I got a new bike. The saddle is fairly comfortable

I attended a wedding today. In the reception the bride and groom cut the cake together.

I attended a wedding today. It looks like my little sister will be a bride soon.

I walked into a big room. The ceiling was very high.

I walked into a dining room. There was a rectangular table in the center.

A. What do you say to going out for dinner? B. I like the idea.

A. What do you say to going out for dinner? B. That's great, but I have an idea.

We get a clear picture on this display

The picture is complicated by a number of factors

A. What about visiting this cathedral while we are in Washington? B. Sure. The plan is perfect!

A. What about visiting this cathedral while we are in Washington? B. That's a great plan indeed!

He is the only son

He is an only son

Am I the only child in this class?

An only child is someone who has no brothers or sisters

He did it in the same way

He did it in a similar way

Come to see me at the usual time

This is just the usual me before I go to bed

He is an only son

He is only a son

He is a mere child, He is merely a child

The First World War started in1914

We need to prevent a third world war

I only watched the second half of a game

How about a second helping?

The second attempt was made

A second attempt was made

English is a second language for me

English is the second language for me

Most of them acquired English as a first language

This is the most beautiful beach in Hawaii

This is a most beautiful beach