Eiken Grade Pre-2
adjective (形容詞)
Civil
市民の、民間の、礼儀正しい
💡 Usage & Nuance:
「市民に関する」という意味で、`civil rights`（公民権）や `civil war`（内戦）などの複合語でよく出ます。また「礼儀正しい」という意味もあります。
📝 Practical Examples
It is important to be civil to everyone, even if you disagree.
たとえ意見が合わなくても、すべての人に礼儀正しく接することが大切です。
Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Civil"
They had a long discussion, but they remained _______ and respectful.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「礼儀正しく、かつ尊敬の念を保つ」という意味で civil が適切です。
English: To be 'civil' means to be polite and respectful, even during a disagreement.
English: To be 'civil' means to be polite and respectful, even during a disagreement.
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