定義 / Definition
[noun]
・one of four equal parts of something
・one fourth of a pound weight (avoirdupois, equal to 4 ounces).
・the haunches or hindquarters of a horse.
・a part of a town or city having a particular character or use.
・the direction of one of the points of the compass, especially as a direction from which the wind blows.
・rooms or lodgings, especially those allocated to people in military or domestic service.
・pity or mercy shown towards an enemy or opponent who is in one’s power.
[verb]
・divide into four equal or corresponding parts.
・be stationed or lodged in a specified place.
・range over or traverse (an area) in every direction.
— その他 例文 —
It’s quarter to eight now.
今、8時15分前です
It’s a quarter of ten.
9時45分です。
Let’s wait until quarter of three.
3時15分前まで待ちましょう。
The time is now quarter of three.
時間は現在3時15分前です。
Let’s leave at quarter of 5.
5時15分前に出発しましょう。
Please wake me at quarter of two.
1時45分に私を起こしてください。
The bus leaves at a quarter to three.
バスは2時45分に出発します。
It’s now quarter to eleven.
現在、11時になる15分前です。
Why don’t we meet up at quarter to?
私たちは15分前に会いませんか?
Please text me by quarter to two.
2時15分前までに私にメールを送ってください
Can it wait until quarter to the hour?
それは予定時間の15分前まで待つことができますか?