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What is "as ~ as"?

• "as ~ as" is used to compare two things or people that are equal or not equal in some way.

  • 「as ~ as」構文は、2つの物や人が同じか、異なるかを比較するときに使います。

Key Sentence Pattern (文型):

as + adjective/adverb + as

(形容詞/副詞を「as」と「as」の間に置きます)

Equal (同じ) Examples

1. He is as tall as his brother.

   1. 彼は兄と同じくらい背が高い。

Equal (同じ) Examples

1. He is as tall as his brother.

   1. 彼は兄と同じくらい背が高い。

2. This car is as expensive as that one.

   1. この車はあの車と同じくらい高価です。

Not Equal (同じではない場合) Examples

1. She is not as fast as her sister.

   1. 彼女は妹ほど速くありません。

Not Equal (同じではない場合) Examples

1. She is not as fast as her sister.

   1. 彼女は妹ほど速くありません。

2. This book is not as interesting as that one.

   1. この本はあの本ほど面白くありません。

How to Use "as ~ as" (等しい)

1. For Equal Comparison:

   1. Use positive adjectives or adverbs between "as" and "as."

   2. 「as」と「as」の間に肯定的な形容詞や副詞を使います。

How to Use "as ~ as" (等しい)

1. For Equal Comparison:

   1. Use positive adjectives or adverbs between "as" and "as."

   2. 「as」と「as」の間に肯定的な形容詞や副詞を使います。

2. Example: "He is as smart as his teacher."

   1. 彼は先生と同じくらい賢いです。

How to Use "as ~ as" (等しくない)

1. For Not Equal Comparison:

   1. Use "not as ~ as" to show a difference.

   2. 「not as ~ as」で違いを示します。

How to Use "as ~ as" (等しくない)

1. For Not Equal Comparison:

   1. Use "not as ~ as" to show a difference.

   2. 「not as ~ as」で違いを示します。

2. Example: "I am not as good as my friend at soccer."

   1. 私は友達ほどサッカーが上手ではありません。