Významy May v japonštině

5月 (ごがつ, Gogatsu)

Příklad:

My birthday is in May.

私の誕生日は5月です。

May is a beautiful month.

5月は美しい月です。

Použití: formal/informalKontext: Used when referring to the month of May in calendars, schedules, or conversations about time.

Poznámka: May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

～かもしれない (may, could)

Příklad:

It may rain tomorrow.

明日は雨が降るかもしれません。

She may come to the party.

彼女はパーティーに来るかもしれません。

Použití: formal/informalKontext: Used to express possibility or uncertainty in various situations.

Poznámka: In Japanese, this is often expressed with かもしれない, which conveys a sense of probability.

許可を示す (may, be allowed to)

Příklad:

You may leave the room.

部屋を出てもよいです。

May I use your phone?

電話を使ってもよろしいですか？

Použití: formal/informalKontext: Used to ask for or grant permission in polite contexts.

Poznámka: This meaning is often conveyed using the phrase 〜てもいいですか, which means 'Is it okay to...?'

意志を示す (may, will)

Příklad:

I may go to the store later.

後で店に行くかもしれません。

She may decide to stay home.

彼女は家にいることにするかもしれません。

Použití: informalKontext: Used to express future intentions or decisions that are not yet confirmed.

Poznámka: This usage is often interchangeable with other modal verbs like 'might' in English.

Can

The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or permission.

Příklad: Can I go to the store with you?

Poznámka: While 'may' is often used to ask for permission, 'can' is more informal and is used to express ability or possibility.

Might

'Might' is a modal verb used to indicate a possibility or a suggestion.

Příklad: I might attend the meeting tomorrow.

Poznámka: While 'may' and 'might' are both used to express possibility, 'might' is considered more tentative or uncertain.

Could

'Could' is a modal verb used to make polite requests or to express possibility or ability.

Příklad: Could you please pass me the salt?

Poznámka: Similar to 'can', 'could' is used to ask for permission or to indicate ability, but it is more polite and formal.

Shall

'Shall' is a modal verb used to make suggestions, offer assistance, or to ask for advice or opinions.

Příklad: Shall we meet at 3 pm?

Poznámka: 'Shall' is used to make suggestions or offers, while 'may' is primarily used to ask for permission.

May I

Used to ask for permission or make a polite request.

Příklad: May I borrow your pen?

Poznámka: The phrase 'May I' is a polite form of asking permission, different from just using 'May' which is a modal verb indicating possibility or permission.

May as well

Indicates that doing something is just as good as doing nothing, implying a lack of better options.

Příklad: Since we have some time to spare, we may as well go for a walk.

Poznámka: The phrase 'may as well' suggests a sense of inevitability or practicality, different from the standalone 'may' which expresses possibility or permission.

Mayday

A distress signal used in radio communication to indicate a life-threatening emergency.

Příklad: The distress call 'Mayday! Mayday!' alerted the Coast Guard to their emergency.

Poznámka: The term 'Mayday' is a specific distress signal used in emergencies, different from the general use of 'may' as a modal verb.

May the best man win

An expression used to wish good luck to all parties involved and to express the hope that the most deserving person will succeed.

Příklad: Good luck to both teams in the final match. May the best man win!

Poznámka: The phrase 'May the best man win' is a wish for success and fairness, distinct from the modal verb 'may' indicating possibility or permission.

April showers bring May flowers

A proverbial phrase meaning that difficult or unpleasant events can lead to positive outcomes.

Příklad: It's been raining a lot this month, but remember, April showers bring May flowers!

Poznámka: The phrase 'April showers bring May flowers' is a metaphorical expression, contrasting with the literal use of 'may' as a modal verb.

Mayhem

Mayhem refers to chaos, disorder, or havoc.

Příklad: There was absolute mayhem at the concert when the power went out.

Poznámka: Mayhem is more intense and dramatic than the original word 'May'.

Mayo

Mayo is a shortened form of 'mayonnaise', a popular condiment used in sandwiches and salads.

Příklad: Can you pass the mayo for my sandwich, please?

Poznámka: Mayo is an informal abbreviation for 'mayonnaise'.

Mayday, Mayday

Doubling 'Mayday' is often used humorously or informally to emphasize a problem or issue.

Příklad: Mayday, Mayday, we have a problem here!

Poznámka: The repetition of 'Mayday' adds emphasis and can indicate a less serious situation than a real distress call.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is a well-known medical research and treatment institution in the United States.

Příklad: I have an appointment at the Mayo Clinic next week for a check-up.

Poznámka: The term 'Mayo Clinic' is unrelated to the original word 'May'.

I may go to the party tonight.

May I borrow your pen?

She may be late for the meeting.

May we have some more bread, please?

May - Pomocné sloveso (Auxiliary) / Modální sloveso (Modal)

Lemma: may

Konjugace

Sloveso, základní tvar (Verb, base form): may

Sloveso, minulý čas (Verb, past tense): might

Slabiky, Rozčlenění a Přízvuk

May obsahuje 1 slabik: may

Fonetický přepis: ˈmā

may , ˈmā (Červená slabika je přízvučná)

Index frekvence a důležitosti slov ukazuje, jak často se slovo v daném jazyce vyskytuje. Čím menší je číslo, tím častěji se slovo používá. Nejběžněji používaná slova se obvykle pohybují od 1 do 4000.

May: 100 - 200 (Extrémně Běžný).

Tento index důležitosti vám pomůže soustředit se na nejdůležitější slova během procesu učení se jazyka.

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