amicably
友好的に
解説 Definition
相互の理解と善意に基づいて、友好的で平和的な方法で。争うことなく協力的に。
Amicably means in a friendly, peaceful way. It is often used when people solve a problem, end a relationship, or make an agreement without serious anger or conflict.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
amicably は、まず形容詞 amicable「友好的な・円満な」を土台にして、-ly が付いて「友好的に」と捉えると覚えやすいです。friendly より少しフォーマルで、「仲良し」というより、対立や別れを摩擦なく平和的に進める感じ。settle a dispute amicably, separate amicably, resolve it amicably のように、争いをこじらせず円満に処理する場面でよく出ます。なお似た形の amiably は「愛想よく」で、amicably とはずれるので区別すると定着します。
Start from `amicable`, then add `-ly` to get the adverb `amicably`. It often appears in phrases like `settle amicably` or `separate amicably`, where people avoid conflict and keep things smooth. Keep it separate from `amiably`, which is more about being pleasant in manner.
例文
The two neighbors settled their property dispute amicably over coffee and conversation.
二人の隣人はコーヒーを飲みながら話し合い、土地をめぐる争いを円満に解決した。
The companies decided to part ways amicably after their business partnership ended.
業務提携が終わった後、両社は円満に別れることにした。
Despite their differences, the divorced couple continued to co-parent their children amicably.
意見の違いはあっても、離婚した夫婦は子供たちを円満に共同で育て続けた。
amicably の類義語・関連語
amicably の語源・成り立ち Etymology
amicably は amicable「友好的な」+ -ly で、amicable は後期ラテン語 amicabilis に由来する。語根 amicus「友」とその奥の amare「愛する」があり、『愛情ある友のように』が「友好的に」へつながる。関連語は amity、amiable。
Amicably comes from amicable plus the adverb ending -ly. Amicable comes from Late Latin amicabilis, based on amicus, meaning "friend," and ultimately linked to amare, "to love." The idea is acting in a friendly, affectionate way, and related English words include amity and amiable.
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