B1 Adjective / Verb (Past Participle) #45 よく出る 2分で読める

nominated

Someone has been chosen as a candidate for a job, award, or election.

あなたのレベルに合った解説:

If you are nominated, someone chooses you for a special job or prize. It is like being a candidate. You are on a list to win.

When someone is nominated, they are officially suggested for an award or a position. For example, an actor can be nominated for a movie prize.

Nominated is used when someone is put forward as a candidate. It is common in elections or when giving out awards. It means you are officially in the competition.

The term is used to describe the formal process of selecting candidates. It implies an official endorsement or a recognition of achievement that qualifies someone to be considered for a higher status or prize.

In academic or professional settings, being nominated signifies that an individual has met specific criteria set by a committee. It marks the transition from a general pool of people to a specific list of contenders.

Etymologically rooted in the act of 'naming,' nomination is a performative speech act in institutional contexts. It confers legitimacy upon a candidate, signaling that they have been vetted and are now eligible for the next phase of a selection process.

30秒でわかる単語

  • Means to be named a candidate
  • Used for awards and elections
  • Formal tone
  • Past participle form

When you hear that someone has been nominated, it means they have been officially put forward as a candidate. Think of it as the 'getting on the list' phase of a competition or election.

You might be nominated for an Oscar, a Nobel Prize, or even for class president. It is a way of saying, 'I think this person is worthy of winning or serving in this role.' It is a very positive term that implies recognition of merit or potential.

The word comes from the Latin word nominare, which simply means 'to name.' It stems from nomen, the Latin word for 'name.' This makes perfect sense, as to nominate someone literally means to 'name' them for a specific purpose.

It entered English in the 16th century. Historically, it was used in legal and political contexts to describe the formal act of naming someone to a public office or a church position. Over time, it expanded to include awards and social recognition.

We use nominated most often in professional, political, or entertainment contexts. You will frequently see it paired with 'for' (e.g., 'nominated for an award').

It is a formal word, so you wouldn't use it to say 'I nominated my brother to eat the last slice of cake'—that would be too serious! Instead, save it for when the selection process is official or significant.

While 'nominated' itself isn't usually the core of an idiom, it appears in phrases like 'a nomination for' or 'the nominee'.

  • To put someone's name in the hat: To nominate them.
  • A shoo-in: A nominee who is almost certain to win.
  • To be in the running: To be a nominee who has a real chance of winning.
  • To throw one's hat in the ring: To announce you want to be nominated.
  • Shortlisted: Being one of the few final nominees.

Pronounced NOM-ih-nay-tid. The stress is on the first syllable. In IPA, it is /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ in British English and /ˈnɑː.mə.neɪ.t̬ɪd/ in American English.

It functions as a past participle. You can use it as an adjective ('The nominated candidate') or as part of a passive verb phrase ('She was nominated by the committee').

豆知識

It comes from the same root as 'nomenclature'.

発音ガイド

イギリス英語 /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/

Clear 't' sound at the end.

アメリカ英語 /ˈnɑː.mə.neɪ.t̬ɪd/

Flap 't' in the middle.

よくある間違い

  • stressing the wrong syllable
  • swallowing the 't' sound
  • mispronouncing the 'i' in the middle

韻が合う語

dedicated ated stated fated rated

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to read

ライティング 2/5

Common usage

スピーキング 2/5

Standard

リスニング 2/5

Standard

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

Candidate Vote

次に学ぶ

Election Endorse

上級

Designate

知っておくべき文法

Passive Voice

She was nominated.

レベル別の例文

1

He was nominated for the prize.

He / was / suggested / for / the / award.

Passive voice.

1

She was nominated as the team leader.

2

The film was nominated for three awards.

3

Who was nominated for the election?

4

I nominated my friend for the job.

5

They were nominated by the teacher.

6

The book was nominated for a prize.

7

He is a nominated candidate.

8

Was she nominated?

1

The committee nominated her for the position.

2

He felt proud to be nominated for the award.

3

Several people were nominated for the board.

4

The nominated candidate gave a speech.

5

She was nominated by her peers.

6

The project was nominated for excellence.

7

Being nominated is an honor in itself.

8

They nominated him to represent the group.

1

The senator was nominated by the party to run for office.

2

She was nominated for her outstanding contributions to science.

3

The film, nominated for several Oscars, won best picture.

4

He was officially nominated as the new director.

5

The group nominated him to speak on their behalf.

6

Being nominated for this award is a significant achievement.

7

The council nominated three people for the vacancy.

8

She accepted the nomination with grace.

1

The author was nominated for the prestigious literary prize.

2

He was nominated to the board of directors last month.

3

The candidate, nominated by a landslide, accepted the challenge.

4

The process of being nominated requires a formal recommendation.

5

She was nominated for her lifelong dedication to the cause.

6

The film was nominated for its groundbreaking cinematography.

7

He was nominated to represent the interests of the faculty.

8

The committee nominated him based on his extensive experience.

1

The nominee was formally nominated during the convention.

2

Having been nominated by his predecessors, he felt the weight of the role.

3

The selection committee nominated candidates with impeccable credentials.

4

She was nominated posthumously for her contributions to peace.

5

The act of being nominated is a prerequisite for the final vote.

6

He was nominated to serve as the chief justice.

7

The nominated party must submit their platform by Friday.

8

The organization nominated him for his unwavering commitment.

よく使う組み合わせ

nominated for
officially nominated
duly nominated
was nominated by
recently nominated
top-nominated
widely nominated
previously nominated
heavily nominated
formally nominated
successfully nominated

慣用句と表現

"in the running"

a candidate for a prize

She is in the running for the award.

neutral

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間違えやすい

nominated Nominee

Noun vs Verb

Nominee is the person, nominated is the action.

The nominee was nominated.

文型パターン

A2

Subject + was + nominated + for + noun

He was nominated for the award.

語族

名詞

nomination The act of nominating

動詞

nominate To suggest as a candidate

形容詞

nominative Grammatical term

関連

nominee The person who is nominated

使い方

frequency

7

丁寧さの度合い

Formal Neutral

ヒント

💡

When to use

Use it for formal processes.
💡

Prepositions

Always use 'for' with awards.
💡

Etymology

It means 'to name'.

暗記しよう

記憶術

NOMinate = NO Name, you have to be named to win!

視覚的連想

A person standing on a stage holding a golden envelope.

Word Web

Election Candidate Award Vote Committee

チャレンジ

Write down three people you would nominate for a 'Kindness Award'.

語源

Latin

元の意味: To name

文化的な背景

None

Highly associated with the Oscars and political elections.

The Oscars (Academy Award nominations) US Presidential elections

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Awards ceremony

  • The nominees are...
  • Nominated for best actor

会話のきっかけ

"Who would you nominate for a leadership award?"

"Have you ever been nominated for anything?"

日記のテーマ

Write about a time you were nominated for something.

よくある質問

8 問
No, nominated is being suggested; elected is winning the vote.

自分をテスト

fill blank A1

She was ___ for the prize.

正解! おしい! 正解: nominated

It fits the context of an award.

multiple choice A2

What does nominated mean?

正解! おしい! 正解: To be chosen as a candidate

It is the formal act of naming a candidate.

true false B1

You can be nominated for a sandwich.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

Nomination is for formal roles or awards.

match pairs B1

Word

意味

全て一致しました!

Matches roles to outcomes.

sentence order B2

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解:

Subject + verb + preposition + object.

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