Interest
01
興味
the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing
例
Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.
02
興味, 趣味
something that attracts enjoyment, attention, or curiosity
例
Reading is one of her main interests.
読書は彼女の主な関心事の一つです。
03
関心, 懸念
a reason or concern that causes someone to want something to be done or to take part
例
She has a personal interest in the outcome of the negotiations.
彼女は交渉の結果に個人的な関心を持っています。
04
興味, 魅力
the quality of being engaging, unusual, or exciting that captures and holds attention
例
The novel held her interest from start to finish.
その小説は、最初から最後まで彼女の興味を引き続けた。
05
利子, 利率
the fee paid for borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the loan amount over time
例
The bank charges 5 % interest on personal loans.
銀行は個人ローンに対して5％の利息を請求します。
06
持分, 利害
a right, claim, or financial stake in property, business, or another legal matter
例
He sold his interest in the company.
彼は会社での権益を売却した。
07
利害関係, ロビー
a group of people united by shared goals, especially in politics, economics, or professional fields
例
Powerful business interests opposed the law.
強力なビジネス利害関係がその法律に反対した。
08
利益, 興味
something that benefits or advantages someone or something, often in a specific situation
例
The organization is focused on defending the interests of local businesses.
その組織は地元企業の利益を守ることに焦点を当てています。
to interest
01
興味を持つ, 引きつける
to find something attractive enough to want to know about it more or keep doing it
Transitive: to interest sb
例
She became interested in learning a new language after visiting a foreign country.
彼女は外国を訪れた後、新しい言語を学ぶことに興味を持ち始めました。
02
興味を引く, 注意を引く
to evoke concern or curiosity in someone or to have an effect on their attention
Transitive: to interest sb
例
The outcome of the trial greatly interested the public, who followed every update.
裁判の結果は、すべての更新をフォローした一般大衆の大きな関心を引いた。
03
興味を持たせる, 影響を与える
to involve or have a significant effect on a person, group, or entity
Transitive: to interest a group
例
The new trade agreement directly interests both nations, affecting their economic policies.
新しい貿易協定は両国に直接関心を持たせ、その経済政策に影響を与えます。
04
興味を持たせる, 説得しようとする
to try to persuade someone to do, eat, or buy something specific
Transitive: to interest sb in sth
例
The salesperson tried to interest the customer in the latest smartphone model, highlighting its advanced features and benefits.
販売員は、最新のスマートフォンモデルに顧客を興味を持たせようとし、その先進的な機能と利点を強調しました。
