B2 Idiom ニュートラル

لا يرى أبعد من أنفه

la yr abaad mn anfh 1

Cannot see beyond his nose.

意味

Lacks foresight, is narrow-minded, or only sees immediate concerns and benefits.

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文化的背景

In Egypt, people often use the word 'مناخير' (manakhir) for nose instead of 'أنف' (anf). The idiom becomes 'مش شايف أبعد من مناخيره'. In Lebanon and Syria, the word 'منخار' (minkhar) is used. The idiom is often used to describe political leaders during times of instability. In the Gulf, 'foresight' is highly valued as a trait of a 'Sheikh' or leader. Using this idiom against someone is a significant insult to their leadership capability. In Morocco and Algeria, the phrase is understood in its standard form, but local dialects might use 'نيف' (nif) for nose, which also carries a strong sense of honor.

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Use the Plural

When criticizing a group (like a company or government), always use 'أنوفهم' (anufihim) to sound more natural.

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Don't be too literal

If you say this to someone wearing glasses, they might think you are talking about their prescription!

意味

Lacks foresight, is narrow-minded, or only sees immediate concerns and benefits.

🎯

Use the Plural

When criticizing a group (like a company or government), always use 'أنوفهم' (anufihim) to sound more natural.

⚠️

Don't be too literal

If you say this to someone wearing glasses, they might think you are talking about their prescription!

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

المدير الفاشل هو الذي لا ____ أبعد من ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: يرى / أنفه

The subject 'المدير' (The Manager) is masculine singular, so we use 'yara' and 'anfihi'.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'لا يرى أبعد من أنفه'?

أي موقف يناسب هذا المثل؟

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شركة تصرف كل أرباحها في يوم واحد ولا تدخر شيئاً.

Spending all profits immediately without saving is a classic example of short-sightedness.

Match the Arabic phrase to its English equivalent.

صل الجملة العربية بما يناسبها بالإنجليزية:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All three are related, but the first is the direct idiomatic translation.

Complete the dialogue.

أحمد: سأترك عملي غداً لأنني غاضب من زميلي. خالد: فكر جيداً يا أحمد، لا تكن ممن ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: لا يرون أبعد من أنفهم

The context requires the negative plural form to refer to a category of people.

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4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank B1

المدير الفاشل هو الذي لا ____ أبعد من ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: يرى / أنفه

The subject 'المدير' (The Manager) is masculine singular, so we use 'yara' and 'anfihi'.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'لا يرى أبعد من أنفه'? Choose B2

أي موقف يناسب هذا المثل؟

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شركة تصرف كل أرباحها في يوم واحد ولا تدخر شيئاً.

Spending all profits immediately without saving is a classic example of short-sightedness.

Match the Arabic phrase to its English equivalent. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All three are related, but the first is the direct idiomatic translation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

أحمد: سأترك عملي غداً لأنني غاضب من زميلي. خالد: فكر جيداً يا أحمد، لا تكن ممن ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: لا يرون أبعد من أنفهم

The context requires the negative plural form to refer to a category of people.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

2 問

It is a critique. While not a 'curse word,' it is definitely an insult to someone's intelligence or planning ability. Use it with caution in polite company.

Yes, usually in a self-deprecating way: 'كنت لا أرى أبعد من أنفي عندما تركت تلك الوظيفة' (I wasn't seeing past my nose when I left that job).

関連フレーズ

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قصير النظر

synonym

Short-sighted

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ضيق الأفق

similar

Narrow-minded

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بعيد النظر

contrast

Far-sighted / Visionary

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لا يرى إلا تحت قدميه

similar

He only sees under his feet

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