定義 / 解説
量を表す基本語です。many は可算複数名詞、much は不可算名詞、a lot of は両方に使えます。日常の肯定文では a lot of が自然なことが多いです。
主要ルール
- many + countable plural。
- much + uncountable。
- a lot of + both types。
- much は疑問文・否定文で特に多い。
- 肯定の口語では a lot of が一般的。
例文
- There are many people here. - ここにはたくさんの人がいます。
- We don't have much time. - 私たちにはあまり時間がありません。
- She has a lot of friends. - 彼女には友達がたくさんいます。
- I drink a lot of water in summer. - 私は夏によく水を飲みます。
- How much money do you need? - いくらお金が必要ですか。
よくある間違い
- ❌ There are much people here. -> ✅ There are many people here.
- ❌ I don't have many time. -> ✅ I don't have much time.
- ❌ She has a lot friends. -> ✅ She has a lot of friends.