littering
ポイ捨て
解説 Definition
littering は litter（ごみを散らかす、ポイ捨てする）の動名詞・現在分詞です。公共の場所などにごみを捨てる行為を指し、禁止や罰金の文脈でよく使われます。
Littering is the act of leaving waste such as wrappers, cans, or paper in a public or outdoor place instead of disposing of it properly. It is commonly discussed as a prohibited offense that may result in a fine.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
原形 litter「ごみを散らかす」に -ing を付けた形で、もともと t が二つあるため追加の重ね書きはしません。発音は litter /ˈlɪtər/ から littering /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/ です。No littering、a fine for littering の標識や罰金の場面と結び付け、公共の場所での「ポイ捨て」という行為名として覚えましょう。
Use the base verb litter, meaning to leave rubbish scattered in a place, and add -ing. The word already contains double t, so no extra consonant is added; its pronunciation extends from /ˈlɪtər/ to /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/. Picture a sign saying No littering in a park or a notice warning of a fine for littering on a beach. In these patterns, the form is a gerund naming the prohibited act. As a participle, it can also describe someone currently dropping or scattering rubbish, although the public-offense noun is especially common.
例文
Littering is not allowed in this park.
この公園ではポイ捨ては禁止されています。
The city put up signs to stop littering near the station.
市は駅の近くでのポイ捨てを防ぐために標識を立てました。
People can receive a fine for littering on the beach.
浜辺でポイ捨てをすると罰金を科されることがあります。
littering の類義語・関連語
littering の語源・成り立ち Etymology
古フランス語 litiere（寝床・敷きわら）からの英語 litter に -ing を付けた形。ラテン語 lectus（寝床）が語源で、敷きわらが散らかる様子から「散らかす・ごみを捨てる」の意味に発展。関連語：litter, literal（文字→敷き詰められたもの、は別語源）。
Littering is formed from litter and -ing. Litter entered English through Old French litiere, referring to a bed or material used as bedding, and ultimately comes from Latin lectus, “bed.” From scattered straw or bedding, the noun developed senses involving miscellaneous objects or refuse spread around a place. The related verb came to mean scattering rubbish or leaving it improperly. Adding -ing creates the participial form and the activity noun used for the offense.
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