obediently
素直に
解説 Definition
指示や命令に従順に、逆らわずに素直に従う様子を表す副詞。
Obediently means in a way that follows orders, rules, or instructions without resisting. It is often used to describe the behavior of children, animals, or workers, and it can sound neutral or slightly critical depending on context.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
まず obey「従う」が見えれば覚えやすい語です。obedient は「従順な」、そこに -ly が付いて「従順に行動して」という副詞になります。つまり obediently は「言われたことを逆らわずに、その通りに」という感触。follow instructions obediently, sit obediently など、命令・指示・しつけにきちんと従う場面でよく使います。willingly が「進んで」なら、obediently は「従う姿勢が前面」に出る点を区別すると定着しやすいです。
Start from `obey`. `Obedient` means ready to obey, and `obediently` is the adverb form, so it describes doing something in an obedient way. It often appears with commands or rules, like `follow instructions obediently`, which gives you a strong memory picture.
例文
The well-trained dog sat obediently at its owner's feet, waiting for the next command.
よく訓練された犬は飼い主の足元に素直に座り、次の命令を待っていた。
The students obediently followed the teacher's instructions and lined up in single file.
生徒たちは先生の指示に素直に従い、一列に並んだ。
She obediently took her medicine every morning, just as the doctor had prescribed.
彼女は医師の処方通り、毎朝素直に薬を服用した。
obediently の類義語・関連語
obediently の語源・成り立ち Etymology
obediently は obedient「従順な」に副詞語尾 -ly が付いた形で、obedient はラテン語 oboedire「耳を傾けて従う」に由来します。ob-「〜へ」+ audire「聞く」が核なので、「よく聞いて従うように」から「素直に」という意味が見えます。関連語は obey, audience。
Obediently comes from obedient plus the adverb ending -ly. Obedient goes back to Latin oboedire, meaning "to listen to" or "to obey," built from ob- and audire, "to hear." The history shows a shift from "hearing toward" someone to "following what one is told"; obey and audience are related to the same root.
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