eugene
ユージーン
解説 Definition
英語圏の男性名。ギリシャ語で「高貴な生まれ」を意味する。
Eugene is a masculine given name of Greek origin, traditionally interpreted as “well-born” or “of noble birth.” It is also used in geographical names, notably for the city of Eugene in the U.S. state of Oregon.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
Eugene は男性名や地名なので通常は大文字で書く。ギリシャ語の eu-「良い」と genos「生まれ、血統」を組み合わせた eugenēs「高貴な生まれ」が核。Eugene taught me ... なら人名、Eugene is a city ... ならオレゴン州の都市名と文脈で見分ける。
Break Eugene’s Greek source into eu-, meaning “good” or “well,” and a second element connected with birth or family stock. Together they give the traditional idea “well-born” or “of noble birth.” Capitalize Eugene because it identifies a person or a named place. Let the sentence reveal which one: “Uncle Eugene taught me chess” refers to a man, while “Eugene is a city in Oregon” refers to the city. The eu- element also appears in positive formations such as eulogy and euphemism.
例文
Eugene is a city in Oregon known for its vibrant arts scene.
ユージーンはオレゴン州にある活気あるアートシーンで知られる都市です。
My uncle Eugene taught me how to play chess when I was young.
ユージーンおじさんは私が幼い頃にチェスの遊び方を教えてくれました。
Eugene Onegin is a famous novel in verse by Alexander Pushkin.
「エフゲニー・オネーギン」はアレクサンドル・プーシキンによる有名な韻文小説です。
eugene の類義語・関連語
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eugene の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ギリシャ語 eugenēs（eu＝良い ＋ genos＝生まれ）に由来する男性名で「高貴な生まれ」が原義。関連語に eugenics（優生学）、gene（遺伝子）がある。「良い血筋」という祝福を込めた名前である。
Eugene comes through Latin Eugenius from Greek Eugenios, based on eugenēs, “well-born” or “of noble family.” That Greek adjective combines eu-, “good” or “well,” with genos, “birth, race, or family.” The name spread widely through Christian saints and European naming traditions. Eugenics was later coined from the same Greek roots, although its modern historical associations are separate from the personal name.
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