scrupulously
慎重に
解説 Definition
細部にまで注意を払い、良心的かつ丁寧に行う様子。
Scrupulously means with great care, honesty, and attention to what is right or correct. It is often used when someone follows rules, details, or moral standards very carefully. The word suggests a strong sense of responsibility.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
scrupulous を副詞化した形で、「細心の注意を払う」だけでなく「いい加減にせず、良心的にきっちり」という響きがあると覚える。carefully より堅く、meticulously に近いが、正確さに加えて誠実さもにじむ語。単に cautiously（用心して）ではなく、check documents scrupulously, follow rules scrupulously のように、書類確認や規則順守など手抜きできない場面と結びつけると定着しやすい。
Start from `scrupulous`, then add `-ly` for the adverb form. It means more than just `carefully`; it suggests doing something properly, honestly, and with no shortcuts. It fits well with phrases like `follow the rules scrupulously` or `check the documents scrupulously`.
例文
The accountant scrupulously reviewed every transaction in the financial report.
会計士は財務報告書のすべての取引を慎重に確認した。
She scrupulously followed the recipe to ensure the dish turned out perfectly.
彼女は料理が完璧に仕上がるようにレシピを慎重に守った。
The historian scrupulously verified each source before including it in his research.
その歴史家は研究に含める前に各資料を慎重に検証した。
scrupulously の類義語・関連語
scrupulously の語源・成り立ち Etymology
scrupulously は scrupulous + -ly。scrupulous はラテン語 scrupulus「小さく尖った石、小さな不安」由来で、心に石が引っかかる感覚から「良心的で細心の」が生まれました。関連語は scruple, scrupulous。
Scrupulously comes from scrupulous plus the adverb suffix -ly. Scrupulous goes back to Latin scrupulus, meaning a small sharp stone, and also a feeling of unease or doubt. The idea is of something bothering the mind like a pebble in a shoe, which led to the sense of being very careful and guided by conscience. Related words are scruple and scrupulous.
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