A1 Collocation ニュートラル

accanto a

Next to

意味

Indicating proximity.

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文化的背景

In Italian 'centri storici' (historic centers), buildings are often 'accanto' to each other with no space in between, sharing structural walls. This has created a culture of extreme physical proximity. When walking in a group (the 'passeggiata'), Italians prefer to walk 'accanto' (side-by-side) rather than in a line. This facilitates conversation and social bonding. In Renaissance art, the 'Sacra Conversazione' depicts saints standing 'accanto' to the Madonna. The proximity indicates their spiritual importance. It is common for Italian adult children to live 'accanto' (next door) to their parents, maintaining close ties while having separate homes.

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The 'A' Rule

Always remember the 'a'. It's the bridge that connects 'accanto' to the rest of the sentence.

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Avoid 'Di'

English speakers often say 'accanto di' because of 'next of'. This is a major red flag for native speakers.

意味

Indicating proximity.

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The 'A' Rule

Always remember the 'a'. It's the bridge that connects 'accanto' to the rest of the sentence.

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Avoid 'Di'

English speakers often say 'accanto di' because of 'next of'. This is a major red flag for native speakers.

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Adverbial Use

You can use 'accanto' alone at the end of a sentence if the object is obvious. 'La banca è qui accanto.'

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Emotional Weight

Using 'stare accanto' for a person is a very warm, supportive thing to say. Use it with friends in need.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'accanto a' (remember the articles!).

La sedia è ______ (il) tavolo.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: accanto al

Accanto + a + il = accanto al.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Siediti accanto a me.

'Accanto' always requires the preposition 'a'.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: Dov'è il bagno? B: È la porta ______ camera da letto.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: accanto alla

'Camera' is feminine, so 'a' + 'la' = 'alla'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Phrase: 'Ti starò sempre accanto.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Comforting a friend who is sad.

This is the figurative/emotional use of the phrase.

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Accanto vs Vicino

Accanto a
Touching Contatto
Vicino a
Nearby Nelle vicinanze

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'accanto a' (remember the articles!). Fill Blank A1

La sedia è ______ (il) tavolo.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: accanto al

Accanto + a + il = accanto al.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Siediti accanto a me.

'Accanto' always requires the preposition 'a'.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Dov'è il bagno? B: È la porta ______ camera da letto.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: accanto alla

'Camera' is feminine, so 'a' + 'la' = 'alla'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching B1

Phrase: 'Ti starò sempre accanto.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Comforting a friend who is sad.

This is the figurative/emotional use of the phrase.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Not necessarily, but it is more precise. 'Accanto a' means 'next to', while 'vicino a' means 'near'.

No, that is incorrect. You must always use 'a', so it is 'accanto a me'.

You use 'accanto alle'. For example: 'Accanto alle sedie'.

No, it can also mean 'alongside' in a metaphorical sense, like 'Accanto al lavoro, studio anche l'italiano'.

They are almost identical. 'A fianco a' is slightly more common when talking about people standing side-by-side.

No, 'accanto' is strictly for space or metaphorical support. For time, use 'vicino a' (near to a certain time) or 'prossimo'.

Yes, it is standard Italian and used from Milan to Sicily.

In Italian, prepositions like 'a' must merge with definite articles to create a single word.

Yes, in formal contexts: 'Accanto alla musica, ama la pittura' (Besides music, he loves painting).

It is primarily an adverb that functions as a preposition when paired with 'a'.

関連フレーズ

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a fianco a

synonym

side by side

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vicino a

similar

near to

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di fronte a

contrast

opposite / in front of

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allato a

specialized form

at the side of

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appresso a

similar

following / near

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