Choosing the Right Plants
Two or more people are at a garden center or nursery discussing what types of plants would be best suited for a specific garden plot or indoor space, considering factors like sunlight, soil, and maintenance.
2人以上の人が、園芸センターや苗圃で、特定の庭の区画や室内空間に最適な植物の種類について議論しています。日光、土壌、メンテナンスなどの要因を考慮して。
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overwhelmed
Feeling unable to handle something because there is too much of it, like too many choices at a store.
何かが多すぎて対応できないと感じること、例えば店に選択肢が多すぎるように。
sunlight
The light from the sun that plants need to grow; important for choosing plants that match a garden's light conditions.
植物が成長するために必要な太陽からの光；庭の光条件に合った植物を選ぶのに重要。
well-draining
Describes soil that allows water to pass through easily, preventing roots from rotting; key for healthy plants.
水が容易に通る土壌を説明し、根腐れを防ぎます；健康な植物に重要です。
compost
Organic material like decayed leaves or food scraps added to soil to improve its quality and help plants grow.
腐った葉や食べ物の残りカスなどの有機物で、土壌に添加して品質を向上させ、植物の成長を助ける。
low-maintenance
Requiring little care or work; useful when describing plants or items that don't need much attention.
手入れや作業がほとんど必要ない；植物や注意の少ないアイテムを説明する際に便利。
drought-tolerant
Able to survive with little water; ideal for dry areas or busy gardeners who forget to water.
少量の水で生き延びられる；乾燥地帯や水やりを忘れがちな忙しい庭師に最適。
perennials
Plants that live for more than two years and come back each season; contrast with annuals that die after one year.
2年以上生き、毎シーズン戻ってくる植物。一年生植物は1年後に枯れるのと対比。
pollinators
Animals like bees or butterflies that help plants reproduce by moving pollen; attracting them supports gardens and ecosystems.
花粉を運ぶことで植物の生殖を助ける蜂や蝶などの動物；それらを引きつけることは庭園と生態系を支える。
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覚えて練習すべき重要なフレーズ
I'm looking for some plants for a new garden bed, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the choices.
This sentence introduces a request for help and expresses confusion; useful for starting conversations when shopping and feeling unsure. It uses 'but' to contrast ideas.
この文は助けを求める依頼を導入し、混乱を表現します；買い物中に不確かで感じるときに会話を始めるのに便利です。それは'but'を使ってアイデアを対比します。
To narrow it down, can you tell me a bit about the spot?
A polite way to ask for more details to make suggestions easier; 'narrow it down' means to reduce options. Great for advice-giving situations like consulting experts.
提案をしやすくするための詳細を丁寧に尋ねる方法；'narrow it down' は選択肢を減らす意味。専門家に相談するようなアドバイス場面に最適。
It gets direct sun for most of the day, probably six to eight hours.
Describes the amount of sunlight a location receives; useful for explaining garden conditions. 'Probably' adds uncertainty, common in casual descriptions.
場所が受ける日光の量を記述する；庭の条件を説明するのに有用。「Probably」は不確実性を加え、カジュアルな記述で一般的。
Is it well-draining, or does it tend to hold water?
Asks about soil type using a choice question with 'or'; helps clarify needs. 'Tend to' means usually does something, useful for discussing habits or properties.
「または」を使った選択肢の質問で土壌の種類について尋ねる；ニーズを明確にするのに役立つ。「Tend to」は通常何かをするという意味で、習慣や特性を議論するのに有用。
Are you looking for something low-maintenance, or are you up for a bit more tending?
Offers options by asking preferences; 'up for' means willing to do. Ideal for recommending products based on lifestyle, with parallel structure for choices.
好みを尋ねることでオプションを提供します； 'up for' は「する気がある」という意味です。生活スタイルに基づいた製品推薦に理想的で、選択肢に並列構造があります。
Definitely low-maintenance if possible. I'm a busy person, so something that's relatively self-sufficient would be ideal.
Expresses strong preference and reason; 'if possible' softens the request, 'so' shows cause and effect. Useful for stating needs in busy daily life contexts.
強い好みと理由を表現；'if possible' は依頼を和らげ、'so' は因果関係を示す。忙しい日常生活の文脈でニーズを述べるのに有用。
I'd highly recommend looking at drought-tolerant perennials like Coneflowers, Sedum, or even some ornamental grasses.
Gives strong advice with examples; 'I'd highly recommend' is polite suggestion, 'like' introduces examples. Perfect for recommending items in sales or advice talks.
例を挙げて強いアドバイスを与える；'I'd highly recommend' は丁寧な提案で、'like' は例を導入。販売やアドバイストークでアイテムを推薦するのに最適です。
Are they good for attracting pollinators?
Asks about a plant's benefits; simple question form. Useful when inquiring about additional advantages, like environmental help in gardening discussions.
植物の利点について尋ねる；シンプルな質問形式。追加の利点、例えば園芸議論における環境支援について尋ねる際に有用。