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A1 noun #462 よく出る 16分で読める

wound

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At the A1 level, 'wound' is a basic word used to describe a physical hurt where the skin is broken. If you fall and have a cut on your leg, that is a wound. You can use simple sentences like 'I have a wound' or 'The wound is small.' It is important to know this word so you can tell a doctor or a teacher if you are hurt. You might see this word in a first-aid kit or at a doctor's office. Think of it as a more serious word for a 'cut.' You should also learn that we put a 'bandage' on a wound to keep it clean. At this level, don't worry about the metaphorical meanings; just focus on the physical injury. Remember the pronunciation: it sounds like 'woond' (rhymes with 'moon'). If you say it like 'found,' people might be confused because that means something else. Practice saying 'The wound is on my arm' or 'Clean the wound with water.' This will help you use the word correctly in everyday situations where someone might be hurt. It is a very useful word for basic health and safety communication.

At the A2 level, you can start to use 'wound' with more descriptive words. Instead of just saying 'a wound,' you can say 'a deep wound' or 'a minor wound.' You will also learn verbs that go with it, such as 'to clean a wound' or 'to cover a wound.' You might hear this word in simple stories or news reports. For example, 'The boy had a wound on his knee from the accident.' At this level, you should also be aware that 'wound' is a countable noun, so you say 'one wound' or 'two wounds.' You can also use it to talk about animals, like 'The dog has a wound on its paw.' It is a step up from the word 'cut' because it sounds a bit more professional or serious. You might also start to see it in simple medical instructions, like 'Apply cream to the wound twice a day.' Understanding this word helps you follow basic medical advice and describe injuries more accurately than just saying 'I am hurt.' It is a key word for building your vocabulary related to the body and health.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'wound' in both physical and simple metaphorical contexts. You can describe the healing process using sentences like 'The wound is starting to heal' or 'The wound left a scar.' You will also encounter the word in more complex news stories about conflicts or accidents, where you might hear about 'gunshot wounds' or 'multiple wounds.' This is also the level where you can start using the word metaphorically to describe feelings. For example, 'The argument left a wound in their friendship.' You should understand common collocations like 'flesh wound' (a wound that is not deep) or 'to rub salt in a wound' (to make a bad situation worse). You are expected to distinguish between 'wound' and 'injury' more clearly, knowing that a wound specifically involves a break in the skin. Your pronunciation should be consistent, and you should be able to recognize the difference between the noun 'wound' (/wuːnd/) and the past tense of the verb 'wind' (/waʊnd/) based on the context of the sentence.

At the B2 level, you can use 'wound' with a high degree of nuance. You understand that 'wound' often carries a more serious or formal connotation than 'cut' or 'scrape.' You can use it in academic or professional discussions about health, history, or psychology. For instance, you might discuss 'wound management' in a medical context or 'the wounds of war' in a history essay. You are also proficient in using the word metaphorically to describe complex emotional states, such as 'a wound to one's ego' or 'healing the wounds of the past.' You can use a variety of adjectives to describe wounds, such as 'gaping,' 'festering,' 'superficial,' or 'psychological.' You should also be familiar with idiomatic expressions and how they add color to your speech. Your ability to use 'wound' correctly in different registers—from a casual conversation about a kitchen accident to a formal report on a traumatic event—shows a strong command of the English language. You understand that the word implies a process of recovery and can discuss that process using appropriate vocabulary.

At the C1 level, your use of 'wound' is sophisticated and precise. You can use the word in literary analysis to discuss themes of vulnerability and suffering. You understand the subtle differences between 'wound,' 'laceration,' 'lesion,' and 'trauma,' and you choose the most appropriate term for the context. You can engage in deep metaphorical usage, such as describing 'societal wounds' or 'the wounded psyche of a nation.' You are also aware of the word's etymology and how its meaning has evolved over time. In your writing, you use 'wound' to create specific imagery or to evoke a particular emotional response. You might use phrases like 'the wound was still raw' to describe an emotional state that is still very painful. Your understanding of the word extends to its role in various professional fields, including law, medicine, and psychology. You can navigate complex texts where 'wound' might be used in both its literal and figurative senses simultaneously, and you can produce similar complexity in your own speaking and writing. Your mastery of the word reflects a deep understanding of English idioms, collocations, and cultural associations.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word 'wound.' You can use it with poetic precision, exploiting its various connotations to add depth to your communication. You might use it in philosophical discussions about the nature of human suffering or in high-level medical discourse. You are familiar with rare or archaic uses of the word and can understand them in classical literature. You can use 'wound' in highly complex metaphorical structures, perhaps even creating your own metaphors that resonate with native speakers. You understand the phonetic qualities of the word and might use it in creative writing for its specific sound and rhythm. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker, and you can even identify and explain the subtle emotional impact that the word 'wound' has compared to its synonyms. You are fully aware of the word's history, its role in different dialects, and its presence in the most advanced technical and literary texts. For you, 'wound' is not just a vocabulary item but a versatile tool for expressing the full range of human experience, from the most minor physical scratch to the deepest existential pain.

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A wound is a physical injury where the skin is broken, cut, or punctured, often requiring medical care like cleaning or bandaging.
The word can also be used metaphorically to describe deep emotional or psychological pain caused by negative experiences or trauma.
It is a countable noun, meaning you can have one wound or multiple wounds, and it is pronounced as /wuːnd/ (like 'moon').
Commonly found in medical, news, and literary contexts, it implies a more serious level of injury than a simple cut or scratch.

The noun 'wound' refers specifically to a type of physical injury where the skin is torn, cut, or punctured, or where an external force causes damage to the underlying tissue. In its most literal sense, it is a medical term used to describe the disruption of the body's integrity. When you think of a wound, imagine a scenario where a sharp object like a knife or a piece of glass makes contact with the skin, resulting in bleeding and the need for medical attention. However, the term is not limited to just the physical. In English, 'wound' is frequently used as a metaphor for deep emotional or psychological pain. Just as a physical cut takes time to close and might leave a scar, an emotional wound—such as a betrayal or a great loss—takes time to heal and leaves a lasting impact on a person's mind. This dual nature makes 'wound' a versatile word in both clinical settings and poetic or daily conversation.

Physical Context: A physical wound can range from a minor scratch to a life-threatening injury sustained in a car accident or on a battlefield. Doctors categorize them based on whether the skin is open or closed.
Emotional Context: An emotional wound refers to psychological trauma. For example, 'The rejection left a deep wound in his pride.' This usage highlights the severity and the lingering nature of the pain.

The soldier received a deep wound to his leg during the training exercise.

In professional environments, particularly in healthcare, the word is used with high precision. Nurses talk about 'wound care,' which involves cleaning, disinfecting, and dressing an injury to prevent infection. In literature, authors use the word to symbolize vulnerability. A character might have a 'festering wound,' which could literally mean an infected cut or metaphorically mean a secret or a grudge that they cannot let go of. Understanding the word 'wound' requires recognizing that it implies a certain level of depth or seriousness; we rarely call a tiny papercut a 'wound' unless we are being dramatic. It usually implies something that requires a healing process. Furthermore, the word carries a historical weight, often associated with bravery and sacrifice in the context of 'war wounds.' This gives the word a more formal and sometimes more serious tone than the word 'hurt' or 'injury.'

Time is said to heal every wound, but some scars never truly fade.

Common Usage: You will hear this word in hospitals, in news reports about accidents, and in movies about history or war.

The word 'wound' also appears in legal contexts. A 'gunshot wound' or a 'stab wound' are specific terms used in police reports and courtrooms to describe the nature of an assault. This highlights the word's role in providing specific details about the cause of an injury. In the realm of biology, we study how the body repairs a wound through stages like inflammation, tissue formation, and remodeling. This scientific perspective adds another layer of meaning, focusing on the body's incredible ability to regenerate. Whether you are reading a medical textbook, a romantic novel, or a news article, 'wound' is a fundamental term that captures the essence of being hurt and the subsequent journey toward recovery. It is a word that connects our physical bodies with our deepest emotions, making it a cornerstone of human expression regarding pain and resilience.

She applied an antiseptic to the wound to prevent any chance of infection.

The old man spoke of his childhood wounds with a sense of quiet peace.

Metaphorical Depth: A 'wound to one's pride' means that someone's self-esteem has been significantly damaged by a failure or an insult.

Losing the competition was a painful wound for the ambitious young athlete.

Using the word 'wound' correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a countable noun and its common associations with specific adjectives and verbs. Because it is a countable noun, you can have 'a wound,' 'the wound,' or 'many wounds.' When describing a wound, English speakers often use adjectives that indicate its severity, age, or cause. For example, a 'deep wound' suggests the injury goes far into the flesh, while a 'superficial wound' means it is only on the surface. If a wound is 'fresh,' it has just happened; if it is 'old,' it happened a long time ago and might be a scar now. You will also see it paired with verbs that describe the action taken toward the injury. You can 'clean a wound,' 'dress a wound' (which means to put a bandage on it), 'suture a wound' (a medical term for stitching it), or 'inflict a wound' (which means to cause the injury to someone else).

Adjective Pairings: Deep, shallow, gaping, infected, fatal, minor, severe, psychological, emotional, open, closed.
Verb Pairings: Clean, bandage, treat, heal, reopen, sustain, suffer, inflict, examine, close.

The doctor carefully cleaned the wound before applying the stitches.

In sentence construction, 'wound' often appears in the object position of a sentence. For instance, 'He sustained a wound.' It can also be the subject: 'The wound is healing nicely.' When using the word metaphorically, the structure remains the same. You might say, 'The harsh words left a lasting wound.' Notice how the word 'left' is used here to describe the impact. Another common pattern is using 'wound' with the preposition 'to.' You describe where the injury is by saying 'a wound to the arm' or 'a wound to the chest.' This is more formal and precise than saying 'a cut on the arm.' In academic or medical writing, you might see 'wound' used in compound nouns like 'wound management' or 'wound healing process.' These phrases treat the word as a specific area of study or a biological sequence. Understanding these patterns allows you to move beyond simple descriptions and communicate with the nuance of a native speaker.

It took several weeks for the surgical wound to close completely.

When discussing multiple injuries, the plural 'wounds' is used. 'The victim suffered multiple wounds.' In this context, it often implies a violent or serious event. In contrast, if you are talking about the general state of being wounded, you might use the adjective form 'wounded,' but as a noun, 'wounds' specifically refers to the individual points of injury. Another interesting usage is the phrase 'to rub salt in a wound.' This is a common idiom meaning to make a difficult situation even worse for someone. For example, 'Losing the game was bad enough, but having the other team laugh at us really rubbed salt in the wound.' This shows how the physical reality of a wound (that salt causes intense pain when it touches raw flesh) is used to describe social and emotional interactions. By mastering these various sentence patterns and idiomatic uses, you can express both physical facts and complex human emotions effectively.

He tried to hide his emotional wounds behind a cheerful smile.

Prepositional Phrases: In the wound, on the wound, to the wound, from the wound.

The infection spread from the wound to the rest of his hand.

The nurse checked the wound for signs of redness or swelling.

The word 'wound' is a staple in various real-world environments, ranging from the sterile halls of a hospital to the dramatic scenes of a movie. In medical settings, you will hear it constantly. Doctors, nurses, and paramedics use it to describe patients' conditions. You might hear a nurse say, 'We need to change the dressing on the abdominal wound,' or a doctor ask, 'How long has this wound been open?' In these contexts, the word is clinical and objective. It is also very common in news reporting, especially when journalists cover accidents, natural disasters, or conflicts. A news anchor might report, 'Several people were treated for minor wounds following the earthquake.' Here, the word provides a professional way to describe injuries without being overly graphic. It conveys the seriousness of the situation while maintaining a journalistic distance.

Medical Settings: Hospitals, clinics, first-aid courses, and emergency rooms.
Media and News: Breaking news reports, documentaries, and newspaper articles about crime or war.

The emergency room was filled with people seeking treatment for their wounds.

Another place where 'wound' is frequently encountered is in literature and film. In action movies or historical dramas, characters often talk about their 'battle wounds.' This usage often carries a sense of honor or experience. A character might say, 'This wound is a reminder of the day I survived.' In poetry and songs, the word takes on its metaphorical meaning. Songwriters often write about 'wounds of the heart' or 'healing old wounds' to describe the pain of a breakup or a difficult past. If you listen to blues or soul music, you will likely hear 'wound' used to express deep, soulful suffering. In these creative fields, the word is chosen for its phonetic weight and its ability to evoke a strong emotional response. It sounds more permanent and significant than 'pain' or 'hurt,' which is why it is so effective in storytelling.

The protagonist's internal wounds were far more difficult to heal than his physical ones.

You might also hear 'wound' in the context of sports, though it is less common than 'injury.' A commentator might say, 'He’s playing through the pain of an open wound,' to emphasize the athlete's toughness. In everyday life, parents might use the word when talking to children about safety, though they often use simpler words like 'boo-boo' or 'cut.' However, as children grow, 'wound' becomes the standard term for anything more serious than a scratch. Finally, in psychological or self-help contexts, you will hear about 'childhood wounds' or 'the wounded inner child.' This refers to the idea that early negative experiences can leave lasting psychological marks. Whether you are in a therapy session, watching a war movie, or reading the morning news, 'wound' is a word that signals a serious breach of health or happiness, demanding attention and care.

The report detailed the various wounds found on the ancient statue.

Creative Arts: Songs, poems, novels, and dramatic scripts often use 'wound' metaphorically.

The singer's voice was filled with the raw emotion of a fresh wound.

The documentary explored the deep wounds left by the civil war on the nation's psyche.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with the word 'wound' is its pronunciation. English has many 'heteronyms'—words that are spelled the same but have different sounds and meanings. 'Wound' is a classic example. As a noun (the subject of this lesson), it is pronounced /wuːnd/, with a long 'oo' sound like in 'moon.' However, 'wound' is also the past tense and past participle of the verb 'to wind' (as in winding a clock or a road). In that case, it is pronounced /waʊnd/, rhyming with 'found' or 'ground.' It is very common for students to see the word and say /waʊnd/ when they mean a physical injury. To avoid this, always check the context. If it follows an article like 'a' or 'the,' or if it is being cleaned or bandaged, it is almost certainly the /wuːnd/ pronunciation.

Pronunciation Error: Saying 'wownd' (rhymes with 'found') instead of 'woond' (rhymes with 'moon') when referring to an injury.
Word Choice Error: Using 'wound' for minor things like a bruise or a small bump. 'Wound' usually implies a break in the skin.

Incorrect: He has a small wound (pronouncing it 'wownd') on his finger.

Another common mistake involves confusing 'wound' with 'injury.' While all wounds are injuries, not all injuries are wounds. An 'injury' is a broad term that includes broken bones, sprains, bruises, and internal damage. A 'wound' specifically refers to a break in the skin or tissue. If you fall and break your arm but the skin is not broken, you have an injury, but you do not have a wound. Using 'wound' too broadly can make your English sound a bit unnatural. Similarly, learners sometimes confuse 'wound' with 'scar.' A wound is the active, unhealed injury, while a scar is the mark left behind after the wound has healed. You don't 'clean a scar,' and you don't 'get stitches for a scar.' Keeping these distinctions clear will help you describe medical situations much more accurately.

Correct: The wound (pronounced 'woond') eventually healed and left a small scar.

Grammatically, some learners forget that 'wound' is a countable noun. You cannot say 'He has much wound.' You must say 'He has many wounds' or 'He has a lot of wounds.' Also, be careful with the verb 'to wound.' While this lesson focuses on the noun, the verb 'to wound' means to cause a wound. However, in modern English, we often use 'to injure' or 'to hurt' in casual speech. 'He was wounded' sounds very formal or military-related. If you are talking about a friend who fell off a bike, saying 'He was wounded' might sound a bit too serious or dramatic. Instead, you might say 'He got a nasty cut' or 'He was injured.' Finally, watch out for the spelling. It is 'w-o-u-n-d.' It is easy to accidentally type 'wond' or 'woond,' but neither is correct. Paying attention to these small details will significantly improve your writing and speaking clarity.

The athlete suffered a serious wound to his pride after the loss.

Spelling Note: Always 'wound'. Do not confuse with 'womb' (where a baby grows) or 'wand' (what a magician uses).

The wound required several layers of bandages to stop the bleeding.

The nurse said the wound was clean and showing no signs of infection.

When you want to describe an injury, 'wound' is just one of many options. Choosing the right word depends on the severity, the cause, and the formality of the situation. A 'cut' is the most common alternative for a minor wound made by something sharp. It is less formal and used frequently in daily life. For example, 'I have a cut on my finger from the paper.' A 'gash' is a much deeper and wider cut, often looking quite messy. If you say someone has a 'gash' on their forehead, it sounds more serious than a simple 'cut.' A 'laceration' is the medical term for a jagged, irregular tear in the skin. You will hear doctors use this word more than 'wound' when they are being specific about the type of injury. 'Lesion' is another medical term, but it is broader, referring to any abnormal change in an organ or tissue, including those caused by disease rather than just accidents.

Wound vs. Cut: A 'cut' is usually minor and caused by a sharp edge. A 'wound' is more formal and can be any break in the skin, often implying something more serious.
Wound vs. Injury: 'Injury' is the general category. A broken leg is an injury, but it is not a wound unless the bone broke through the skin.

The surgeon described the wound as a deep laceration requiring immediate care.

If the injury is caused by a blunt object and the skin is not broken, we use the word 'bruise' or 'contusion.' A 'bruise' is the common word for that purple or blue mark you get when you hit your arm. You would never call a bruise a 'wound' because the skin is still intact. Another related word is 'sore.' A 'sore' is usually a painful area on the body that might be red or infected, often caused by pressure or a virus (like a 'cold sore'). In metaphorical contexts, 'wound' can be replaced by words like 'trauma,' 'hurt,' or 'blow.' 'Trauma' is much more formal and psychological. 'Hurt' is very simple and emotional. 'A blow to his ego' is a common alternative to 'a wound to his pride.' Each of these words carries a slightly different emotional weight, and choosing 'wound' usually suggests a certain level of gravity and a need for a long healing period.

The psychological wound from the accident was harder to treat than the physical one.

In historical or poetic contexts, you might encounter the word 'scathe.' While rare today, it survives in the word 'unscathed,' meaning without any wounds or damage. Another old-fashioned word is 'lesion,' though it remains very common in modern medicine. When discussing the healing process, you might use 'scar' as the end result of a wound. Understanding these synonyms helps you avoid repetition in your writing. Instead of saying 'The wound was deep and the wound was bleeding,' you could say 'The cut was deep and the wound was bleeding profusely.' This variety makes your English sound more sophisticated. By comparing 'wound' to its alternatives, you can see that it occupies a middle ground: it is more serious than a 'cut' but more specific than an 'injury,' making it a vital word for describing the many ways the human body and spirit can be broken and mended.

He escaped the burning building relatively unscathed, with only minor wounds.

Medical Nuances: Puncture (a small hole), Abrasion (a scrape), Contusion (a bruise), Incision (a clean cut from a blade).

The wound was a clean incision made by a surgical scalpel.

The old wound reopened when he heard the news, bringing back all the old pain.

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豆知識

While 'wound' (injury) and 'wound' (past tense of wind) are spelled the same today, they come from completely different Old English roots. 'Wund' (injury) has always had the 'oo' sound, while 'wand' (past of wind) has always had the 'ow' sound. They only became 'spelling twins' much later in the history of English!

発音ガイド

UK /wuːnd/

US /wund/

The stress is on the only syllable: WOUND.

韻が合う語

moon soon spoon balloon cartoon monsoon baboon buffoon

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it like 'found' (/waʊnd/). This is the most common mistake because the spelling is identical to the past tense of 'wind'.
Confusing it with 'wand' (/wɒnd/), which has a short 'o' sound.
Confusing it with 'womb' (/wuːm/), where the 'b' is silent and the meaning is completely different.
Making the 'oo' sound too short, making it sound like 'wood'.
Dropping the 'd' at the end, making it sound like 'woon'.

難易度

読解 2/5

The word is easy to recognize but can be confused with its heteronym in complex texts.

ライティング 2/5

Spelling is straightforward, but choosing the right adjective/verb pairings requires some practice.

スピーキング 4/5

Pronunciation is the biggest challenge due to the identical spelling of 'wound' (past of wind).

リスニング 3/5

Context is usually enough to distinguish the noun from the verb, but it requires active attention.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

cut hurt skin blood doctor

次に学ぶ

injury bandage infection healing scar

上級

laceration trauma fester suture debridement

知っておくべき文法

Countable Nouns

I have one wound. He has two wounds.

Adjective Placement

A deep wound (Adjective + Noun).

Prepositional Phrases

A wound to the head (Noun + Preposition + Noun).

Passive Voice

The wound was cleaned by the nurse.

Heteronyms

The noun 'wound' (/wuːnd/) vs the verb 'wound' (/waʊnd/).

レベル別の例文

The doctor cleaned the wound on my arm.

Le docteur a nettoyé la plaie sur mon bras.

The word 'wound' is a countable noun here.

I have a small wound on my finger.

J'ai une petite plaie au doigt.

Use 'a' before 'wound' because it starts with a consonant sound.

Please put a bandage on the wound.

S'il vous plaît, mettez un pansement sur la plaie.

The preposition 'on' is used to show the location of the bandage.

The wound is not very big.

La plaie n'est pas très grande.

'The wound' is the subject of the sentence.

Wash the wound with clean water.

Lavez la plaie avec de l'eau propre.

This is an imperative sentence (a command).

Is the wound painful?

Est-ce que la plaie est douloureuse ?

This is a question using the verb 'to be'.

He has a wound from a sharp rock.

Il a une plaie causée par une pierre tranchante.

The preposition 'from' shows the cause of the wound.

The nurse looked at my wound.

L'infirmière a regardé ma plaie.

'My wound' uses a possessive adjective.

The deep wound needed three stitches.

La plaie profonde a nécessité trois points de suture.

'Deep' is an adjective describing the severity.

She sustained a minor wound during the game.

Elle a subi une blessure mineure pendant le match.

'Sustained' is a more formal verb for 'got'.

The wound is healing very quickly.

La plaie guérit très rapidement.

'Healing' is the present participle of the verb 'to heal'.

Keep the wound dry and clean.

Gardez la plaie sèche et propre.

Two adjectives ('dry' and 'clean') are used here.

The soldier had a wound on his shoulder.

Le soldat avait une blessure à l'épaule.

The preposition 'on' indicates the location.

Don't touch the wound with dirty hands.

Ne touchez pas la plaie avec des mains sales.

A negative imperative sentence.

The wound left a small scar on her leg.

La plaie a laissé une petite cicatrice sur sa jambe.

'Scar' is the result of a healed wound.

He went to the hospital for his wound.

Il est allé à l'hôpital pour sa blessure.

'For' indicates the purpose of the visit.

The argument left a deep wound in their relationship.

La dispute a laissé une plaie profonde dans leur relation.

Metaphorical use of 'wound'.

The nurse changed the dressing on the surgical wound.

L'infirmière a changé le pansement de la plaie chirurgicale.

'Surgical' describes the origin of the wound.

He didn't want to reopen old wounds by talking about the past.

Il ne voulait pas rouvrir de vieilles blessures en parlant du passé.

Idiomatic use: 'to reopen old wounds'.

The infection spread from the untreated wound.

L'infection s'est propagée à partir de la plaie non traitée.

'Untreated' is a past participle used as an adjective.

The cat has a nasty wound from a fight.

Le chat a une vilaine blessure suite à une bagarre.

'Nasty' is an informal adjective for 'severe' or 'unpleasant'.

She tried to hide the wound under her long sleeve.

Elle a essayé de cacher la plaie sous sa manche longue.

'Under' is the preposition of place.

The wound was caused by a piece of broken glass.

La plaie a été causée par un morceau de verre brisé.

Passive voice: 'was caused by'.

Time will eventually heal the emotional wound.

Le temps finira par guérir la blessure émotionnelle.

'Eventually' is an adverb of time.

The victim was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

La victime a été traitée pour une blessure par balle ne mettant pas sa vie en danger.

Compound adjective: 'non-life-threatening'.

Losing the job was a severe wound to his pride.

Perdre son emploi a été une grave blessure pour sa fierté.

Metaphorical collocation: 'wound to one's pride'.

The surgeon examined the gaping wound before operating.

Le chirurgien a examiné la plaie béante avant d'opérer.

'Gaping' describes a wound that is wide open.

The treaty aimed to heal the wounds of the civil war.

Le traité visait à panser les plaies de la guerre civile.

Abstract use referring to a nation's suffering.

He suffered multiple wounds in the explosion.

Il a subi de multiples blessures lors de l'explosion.

'Multiple' is used with the plural 'wounds'.

The antiseptic might sting when it touches the open wound.

L'antiseptique pourrait piquer lorsqu'il touche la plaie ouverte.

'Open' describes a wound where the tissue is exposed.

Her words were intended to inflict a wound, not to help.

Ses paroles étaient destinées à infliger une blessure, pas à aider.

'Inflict' is the standard verb for causing a wound.

The wound was deep enough to reach the bone.

La plaie était assez profonde pour atteindre l'os.

'Enough to' shows the extent of the depth.

The psychological wounds of his childhood continued to haunt him in adulthood.

Les blessures psychologiques de son enfance ont continué à le hanter à l'âge adulte.

Complex subject with a prepositional phrase.

The novel explores the festering wounds of a society divided by class.

Le roman explore les plaies purulentes d'une société divisée par les classes.

'Festering' is used metaphorically for a problem getting worse.

The surgeon's primary concern was the potential for infection in the abdominal wound.

La principale préoccupation du chirurgien était le risque d'infection de la plaie abdominale.

Formal medical terminology.

He spoke with the raw honesty of someone whose wounds were still fresh.

Il parlait avec l'honnêteté brute de quelqu'un dont les blessures étaient encore fraîches.

Metaphorical use of 'fresh' for recent emotional pain.

The closure of the factory left a gaping wound in the local economy.

La fermeture de l'usine a laissé une plaie béante dans l'économie locale.

Metaphorical use for economic damage.

The forensic report detailed the dimensions of each entry wound.

Le rapport médico-légal détaillait les dimensions de chaque plaie d'entrée.

'Entry wound' is a technical term in forensics.

She managed to maintain her composure despite the wound to her reputation.

Elle a réussi à garder son sang-froid malgré l'atteinte à sa réputation.

Abstract use: 'wound to her reputation'.

The body's ability to repair a wound is a marvel of biological engineering.

La capacité du corps à réparer une plaie est une merveille d'ingénierie biologique.

Scientific/Academic register.

The poet utilized the imagery of an unhealing wound to symbolize eternal grief.

Le poète a utilisé l'imagerie d'une plaie qui ne guérit pas pour symboliser le deuil éternel.

Literary analysis register.

The geopolitical wounds of the twentieth century still dictate modern alliances.

Les blessures géopolitiques du XXe siècle dictent encore les alliances modernes.

High-level political discourse.

There is a certain tragic beauty in the way he carries his internal wounds.

Il y a une certaine beauté tragique dans la façon dont il porte ses blessures internes.

Philosophical/Aesthetic observation.

The debridement of the wound was necessary to remove necrotic tissue.

Le débridement de la plaie était nécessaire pour retirer les tissus nécrotiques.

Specialized medical vocabulary ('debridement', 'necrotic').

His betrayal was the final wound that severed their long-standing bond.

Sa trahison a été la blessure finale qui a rompu leur lien de longue date.

Metaphorical use with 'severed'.

The scars on the landscape were silent witnesses to the wounds inflicted by mining.

Les cicatrices sur le paysage étaient les témoins silencieux des blessures infligées par l'exploitation minière.

Personification of the landscape.

To understand the character, one must first identify the primary wound that drives them.

Pour comprendre le personnage, il faut d'abord identifier la blessure primaire qui le motive.

Psychological/Narrative theory.

The discourse surrounding the event only served to exacerbate the existing wounds.

Le discours entourant l'événement n'a servi qu'à exacerber les blessures existantes.

Formal academic vocabulary ('discourse', 'exacerbate').

類義語

injury cut gash lesion sore

反対語

healing remedy

よく使う組み合わせ

deep wound

flesh wound

open wound

clean a wound

dress a wound

old wound

gunshot wound

wound healing

fatal wound

emotional wound

よく使うフレーズ

to lick one's wounds

to rub salt in a wound

to reopen old wounds

time heals all wounds

a gaping wound

a self-inflicted wound

to dress a wound

wound care

a superficial wound

to sustain a wound

よく混同される語

wound vs wound (verb)

The past tense of 'wind' (to turn something). Pronounced /waʊnd/.

wound vs injury

A general term for any harm. A wound specifically involves broken skin.

wound vs scar

The mark left after a wound has healed. You don't clean a scar.

慣用句と表現

"A wound to one's pride"

Something that makes you feel less confident or embarrassed. It describes damage to self-esteem.

Being corrected in front of the whole class was a wound to his pride.

neutral

"Heal the wounds"

To fix a relationship or a situation that has been damaged by conflict. It implies a process of reconciliation.

The new manager worked hard to heal the wounds between the two departments.

neutral

"Salt in the wound"

An extra hardship added to an already bad situation. It makes the existing pain more intense.

The rain was just salt in the wound after our car broke down.

informal

"Open old wounds"

To remind someone of something painful that they had forgotten or moved past. It often leads to renewed conflict.

The documentary opened old wounds for the survivors of the disaster.

neutral

"Lick your wounds"

To withdraw and recover after a failure or a setback. It suggests a period of quiet reflection and healing.

The team went back to the locker room to lick their wounds after the heavy defeat.

informal

"A festering wound"

A problem that is ignored and becomes much worse over time. It uses the image of an infected cut.

Their unresolved resentment became a festering wound in their marriage.

literary

"A flesh wound"

An injury that is not deep and does not damage bones or vital organs. Often used in movies to show a character is still able to fight.

It's just a flesh wound; I can still keep going!

neutral/dramatic

"Bury the wound"

To try to forget or ignore a painful experience instead of dealing with it. This is usually seen as unhealthy.

She tried to bury the wound of her father's departure, but it still affected her.

psychological

"Raw wound"

An emotional pain that is very recent and still hurts intensely. It feels as if it just happened.

The loss of her dog was still a raw wound for her.

poetic

"Wounded animal"

Used to describe a person who is acting unpredictably or aggressively because they have been hurt. They are 'dangerous' because they are in pain.

Be careful; he's acting like a wounded animal after that criticism.

metaphorical

間違えやすい

wound vs Womb

Similar spelling (w-o-m-b vs w-o-u-n-d).

A womb is where a baby grows before birth. A wound is an injury. They sound different: /wuːm/ vs /wuːnd/.

The baby is safe in the mother's womb.

wound vs Wand

Similar spelling (w-a-n-d vs w-o-u-n-d).

A wand is a stick used by magicians. A wound is an injury. They sound different: /wɒnd/ vs /wuːnd/.

The magician waved his magic wand.

wound vs Wind

Identical spelling in the past tense (wound).

The past tense of 'wind' (to turn) is 'wound' (/waʊnd/). The injury is 'wound' (/wuːnd/).

He wound the clock yesterday.

wound vs Wood

Similar sound in some accents.

Wood is the material from trees. A wound is an injury. Wood has a short 'u' sound; wound has a long 'oo' sound.

The table is made of dark wood.

wound vs Wonder

Starts with 'won-'.

Wonder means to be curious or amazed. A wound is an injury. They sound completely different.

I wonder what the weather will be like.

文型パターン

I have a wound on my [body part].

I have a wound on my hand.

The [adjective] wound is [verb-ing].

The small wound is healing.

It takes time to heal a [adjective] wound.

It takes time to heal a deep wound.

The [noun] left a [adjective] wound in [noun].

The insult left a lasting wound in his heart.

Despite the [noun] to [noun], [subject] [verb].

Despite the wound to her pride, she continued to speak.

The [noun] served only to exacerbate the [adjective] wounds of [noun].

The comment served only to exacerbate the festering wounds of the community.

Clean the wound with [noun].

Clean the wound with water.

Don't reopen old wounds by [verb-ing].

Don't reopen old wounds by asking about the accident.

語族

名詞

動詞

形容詞

使い方

frequency

The word 'wound' is in the top 3000 words in English, making it very common.

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'wound' (injury) like 'found'. → Pronounce it like 'moon' (/wuːnd/).
This is a heteronym error. The /waʊnd/ pronunciation is only for the past tense of the verb 'to wind'. For an injury, it is always /wuːnd/.
Using 'wound' for a bruise where the skin isn't broken. → Use 'bruise' or 'injury'.
A wound specifically requires a break in the skin. If the skin is intact but purple/blue, it is a bruise, not a wound.
Saying 'I have much wound'. → Say 'I have many wounds' or 'a lot of wounds'.
'Wound' is a countable noun, so it must be used with plural forms and count-related quantifiers like 'many'.
Confusing 'wound' with 'scar'. → A wound is the open injury; a scar is the healed mark.
You clean a wound, but you cannot clean a scar in the same way. A scar is the final result of the healing process.
Using 'wound' for a very tiny papercut in a formal way. → Use 'cut' or 'scratch'.
While technically a wound, using such a serious word for a tiny injury can sound dramatic or unnatural unless you are being ironic.

ヒント

The 'Moon' Rule

Always remember that 'wound' (the injury) rhymes with 'moon'. If you say it like 'found', you are using the past tense of 'wind'. Practice saying 'The moon shines on my wound' to remember the sound.

Wound vs. Injury

Use 'wound' when the skin is broken. Use 'injury' for everything else, like broken bones or sprains. This distinction will make your English sound much more precise and natural to native speakers.

Salt in the Wound

Use the phrase 'rub salt in the wound' when you want to describe someone making a bad situation worse. It's a very common and expressive idiom that native speakers use in both casual and professional settings.

Dressing a Wound

Remember that 'dressing' a wound means putting a bandage on it. If a doctor tells you to 'change the dressing,' they want you to put on a new, clean bandage. This is a key term for health-related conversations.

Emotional Wounds

Don't be afraid to use 'wound' for deep emotional pain. It's a powerful way to show that someone is hurting badly inside. Phrases like 'old wounds' or 'emotional wounds' are very common in literature and therapy.

Count Your Wounds

Since 'wound' is a countable noun, always use 'a', 'the', or a number. You can't say 'I have wound.' You must say 'I have a wound.' This is a simple rule that helps you avoid basic grammatical errors.

Adjective Power

Improve your writing by adding adjectives to 'wound'. Instead of just 'a wound', try 'a gaping wound', 'a superficial wound', or 'a festering wound'. These words provide much more detail for your reader.

Context Clues

When you hear 'wound', look for other medical words like 'bandage', 'doctor', or 'hospital'. These clues will tell you immediately that the speaker is talking about a physical injury and not the verb 'wind'.

Don't Forget the 'U'

The spelling is w-o-u-n-d. It's easy to forget the 'u' because of words like 'bond' or 'fond', but that 'u' is essential for the 'oo' sound. Double-check your spelling in medical or formal reports.

Battle Wounds

In history and movies, 'battle wounds' are often seen as signs of courage. Knowing this cultural association helps you understand why characters might be proud of their scars or why they talk about their wounds in a certain way.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of the 'ou' in 'wound' as two eyes looking at a 'moon'. The sound of 'moon' is the same as the sound of 'wound'. Also, imagine the 'W' as a jagged cut on a surface.

視覚的連想

Imagine a soldier with a bandage on his arm. The bandage is white, and there is a small red spot where the wound is. Associate the word with the color red and the texture of a bandage.

Word Web

Hospital Bandage Doctor Blood Pain Healing Scar Knife

チャレンジ

Try to write three sentences: one about a physical wound, one about an emotional wound, and one using the idiom 'rub salt in the wound'. Read them out loud to practice the 'oo' pronunciation.

語源

The word 'wound' comes from the Old English word 'wund,' which meant a physical injury or a sore. It has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as the Old Saxon 'wunda' and the Old High German 'wunta.' The root is believed to come from the Proto-Germanic '*wundo,' which is related to the verb '*wunnan,' meaning to suffer or to struggle. This shows that from its very beginning, the word has been linked to the experience of pain and hardship.

元の意味： A physical breach of the skin or a sore on the body.

Germanic

文化的な背景

Be careful when using 'wound' metaphorically; it implies very deep pain. Using it for a small disagreement might seem like an exaggeration.

In the UK and US, 'wound' is commonly used in news reports about crime or war, giving it a somewhat serious and formal tone.

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: 'He jests at scars that never felt a wound.' The song 'The Rose' by Bette Midler: 'It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance... and the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live.' (Implicitly about avoiding wounds). The 'Wounded Knee Massacre' in American history, a tragic event for Native Americans.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

At the Doctor's Office

How did you get this wound?
Is the wound still bleeding?
We need to clean the wound.
The wound needs stitches.

In a News Report

The victim suffered multiple wounds.
The wounds are non-life-threatening.
He was treated for a gunshot wound.
The cause of the wound is unknown.

Talking about Feelings

That really opened old wounds.
She has deep emotional wounds.
Time will heal the wound.
It was a wound to my pride.

First Aid Training

Apply pressure to the wound.
Keep the wound elevated.
Check the wound for infection.
Apply a sterile dressing to the wound.

In a Movie or Book

It's just a flesh wound!
His wounds were deep and painful.
The hero survived despite his wounds.
The wound was a mark of his bravery.

会話のきっかけ

"Have you ever had a wound that needed stitches?"

"Do you think time really heals all emotional wounds?"

"What is the best way to treat a minor wound at home?"

"Have you ever seen a movie where a character says 'It's just a flesh wound'?"

"How do you feel when someone reopens old wounds in a conversation?"

日記のテーマ

Describe a time you had a physical wound. How did it happen and how did you take care of it?

Write about an emotional wound that has healed over time. What helped the healing process?

What does the phrase 'rubbing salt in the wound' mean to you? Give an example from your life.

If you were a doctor, how would you explain wound care to a young child?

Reflect on a book or movie character who had a significant 'internal wound'. How did it drive their actions?

よくある質問

10 問

It is pronounced /wuːnd/, which rhymes with 'moon' or 'soon'. Do not pronounce it like 'found' unless you are talking about winding a clock. This is a very common mistake for English learners, so remember the 'oo' sound.

A scratch is a very minor type of wound. While technically any break in the skin is a wound, we usually use the word 'wound' for something deeper or more serious that might need a bandage or medical attention. For a tiny mark, 'scratch' is more natural.

Generally, no. A broken bone is an 'injury.' However, if the bone breaks through the skin, it is called an 'open fracture' or a 'compound wound.' If the skin is not broken, it is not a wound.

It is an idiom that means making someone's bad situation even worse. For example, if someone fails a test and then their friend laughs at them, the friend is 'rubbing salt in the wound.' It refers to the intense physical pain of salt on raw flesh.

A wound is the active injury that is still healing and might be bleeding or open. A scar is the permanent mark left on the skin after the wound has completely finished healing. You treat a wound, but you just have a scar.

It is more formal than 'cut' or 'boo-boo,' but it is a standard word used in everyday English. It is the preferred term in medical, journalistic, and literary contexts because it is precise and carries a certain weight.

Yes, 'to wound' means to cause an injury to someone. For example, 'The arrow wounded the deer.' However, in modern daily speech, we often use 'to injure' or 'to hurt' instead of the verb 'to wound,' which can sound a bit formal or literary.

A flesh wound is an injury that only affects the skin and muscle but does not damage any vital organs or bones. It is often used in action movies to explain why a character can keep moving even after being shot or stabbed.

In a medical context, 'dressing a wound' means cleaning it and applying a sterile bandage or covering. It has nothing to do with putting clothes on! It is a very common phrase in nursing and first aid.

This is a proverb used to comfort people who are experiencing emotional pain. It suggests that just as a physical cut eventually closes and stops hurting, the pain of a loss or a heartbreak will also fade as time goes by.