discipline
意味一覧 (3件)
規律
解説 Definition
集団や個人の行動が、決まりや習慣によって乱れず整っている状態、またそれを保つ自制心を指す名詞。教室の静けさ、軍隊の統制、毎日の学習を続ける力など、秩序が内側から維持される場面で使う。単なる命令より、身についた態度を含む。
Discipline is the condition in which a group or a person behaves in an orderly way by following rules or regular habits. It can describe the calm control of a classroom, the strict order of the military, or the inner strength to keep studying every day. The word often suggests more than simple obedience, because it also includes self-control and a trained attitude.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
名詞の discipline は、外から押さえつけられた静けさではなく、決まりを理解して行動をそろえる力と考えるとよい。self-discipline なら誘惑に流されず続ける力、military discipline なら命令系統を保つ統制。後の動詞用法は、この「規律」を人に身につけさせたり、乱した人を正したりする方向へ広がったもの。
Think of discipline as order that people understand and keep, not just silence forced from outside. In self-discipline, it means resisting temptation and continuing what you should do. In military discipline, it means keeping proper control through the chain of command. The later verb use grew from this noun idea of giving or restoring discipline.
例文
Good discipline helps students learn in a quiet and focused classroom.
よい規律があると、生徒は静かで集中できる教室で学べる。
The team succeeded because every member showed discipline during months of training.
そのチームが成功したのは、全員が何か月もの訓練のあいだ規律を保ったからだ。
Self-discipline is important when you want to study a little every day.
毎日少しずつ勉強したいなら、自分を律する規律が大切だ。
懲戒する
(意味 2)解説 Definition
規則違反や不適切な行動に対し、組織や権限者が注意・処分・罰を与えて正すことを表す動詞。学校で生徒を、会社で従業員を、軍隊で隊員を懲戒するなど、秩序回復と再発防止が焦点になる。
To discipline someone means to punish or correct them in order to improve their behavior. It is often used about children, students, employees, or members of an organization. The word suggests training and control, not only punishment.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
この意味の discipline は、訓練して育てる場面よりも、違反が起きた後の公式な対応に寄る。be disciplined for misconduct, discipline an employee のように、理由を示す for や、学校・会社・軍隊の文脈と結びつきやすい。punish は罰そのものに広く使えるが、discipline は集団のルールを守らせるための懲戒という制度的な響きがある。
Link `discipline` with formal rule-breaking in places like schools, companies, or the military. Phrases such as `discipline a student` or `be disciplined for misconduct` show that it is about official action, not just anger. Compared with `punish`, it sounds more connected to keeping order.
例文
The teacher had to discipline the student for misbehavior.
教師は問題行動をした生徒を懲戒しなければならなかった。
Parents should discipline their children appropriately.
親は子どもを適切にしつけるべきだ。
The company disciplined employees who broke the rules.
その会社は規則を破った従業員を懲戒した。
訓練する
(意味 3)解説 Definition
人や心身を一定の方法で鍛え、規律ある状態に育てることを表す。学校教育、軍隊、スポーツなどで、反復練習や厳しい指導を通して能力や態度を身につけさせる文脈で使われる。
As a verb, discipline means to train a person or the mind and body in a regular and controlled way. It is often used in contexts such as school, the military, sports, or parenting, where repeated practice and strict guidance help someone build skill, good habits, or the right attitude. It can also mean correcting bad behavior in order to keep order and self-control.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
discipline はまず名詞の「規律・訓練」で固定すると、動詞の意味も「規律を入れる→しつける・懲戒する」と自然につながる。punish が単に罰を与える語なのに対し、discipline は問題行動を正して秩序を保たせる感じが強い。discipline a child, a student, an employee のように、親・教師・上司が相手に使う場面をまとめて思い浮かべるとよい。self-discipline, disciplined も同じ核なので、語族で覚えると定着しやすい。
First fix discipline in your mind as the noun "discipline" or "training," and the verb meaning becomes easier: to give discipline, train, or correct someone. Unlike punish, which simply means giving a penalty, discipline often has the idea of improving behavior and keeping order. It helps to imagine common patterns like discipline a child, a student, or an employee. You can also remember the word family together: discipline, disciplined, and self-discipline.
例文
Good coaches discipline young players through daily practice and clear rules.
よいコーチは、毎日の練習と明確なルールを通して若い選手を訓練する。
The teacher tried to discipline the class without shouting at anyone.
その教師は、だれにも怒鳴らずにクラスを規律正しく訓練しようとした。
Years in the army disciplined him to stay calm under pressure.
軍隊での長年の経験によって、彼はプレッシャーの中でも落ち着いて行動できるよう訓練された。
discipline の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ラテン語 disciplina「教育・訓練」に由来し、discere「学ぶ」と関係する。もとは学んで身につける訓練を表し、そこから規律や自制の意味が発達した。
Discipline comes from the Latin word disciplina, which meant "teaching" or "training." It is related to discere, meaning "to learn." The idea first referred to training that is learned, and later developed into the meaning of order, control, and self-discipline.
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