2002.11.29
Hello! Today's WordMaster is actually an introduction to next week's theme. You'll understand what we mean on Monday, but until then, look forward to another fun week, okay?
- A playing card or card is one of a set of usually 52 small rectangular pieces of stiff paper used to play games like ババ抜き and 7並べ.
Cards (always with an "-s") is any of the games played with playing cards.
Be careful:
In English we do NOT use the word "trump" like the Japanese トランプ to mean cards. - playing cards または cards は、通常52枚組の長方形のカードで、「ババ抜き」や「7並べ」のようなゲームをするためのものです。
また、cards (必ず -s が付いた形)と言うと、トランプを使って遊ぶゲームという意味にもなります。
注意:
trumpという単語は日本語の「トランプ」のように、cards の意味では使われません。
- (getting ready for a trip)
Don't forget to pack some playing cards. We'll need something to do on the train. - a: How was the party?
b: Fun. We made popcorn, played cards, and listened to music until about 1:00 in the morning. - a: Do you like cards?
b: I like poker. Do you want to play? - How about a game of cards?
Sorry, but the only card game I know how to play is solitaire.
Bye!