Ken
01
知識, 理解
the scope of what someone is aware of or is capable of grasping
例
Quantum physics is beyond my ken, but I admire those who master it.
量子物理学は私の理解の範囲を超えていますが、それを習得する人々を尊敬しています。
The concept was within her ken, thanks to years of study.
その概念は、長年の研究のおかげで彼女の理解の範囲内にあった。
02
視野, 視界の範囲
the distance that can be seen by someone
例
The mountains came into ken as the fog lifted.
霧が晴れたとき、山々が視界に入ってきた。
A ship appeared on the horizon, just within their ken.
船が水平線上に現れた、ちょうど彼らの視界の範囲内に。
to ken
01
(Scottish) to know, be aware of, or understand
Slang例
Do you ken what I mean?
I do n't ken that song you're talking about.
