和製英語 - スキルアップ

Vicky B

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なぜそれが間違いなのか

 

“Skill”(「スキル」)は名詞であり、動詞ではありません。

 

例えば、こんな感じです

“I want to improve my presentation skills.” (「プレゼン力を向上させたいです。」)

 

“Skill up” は、ほとんどのネイティブスピーカーには理解できるのでしょうが、とても不自然に聞こえます。


 

 

代わりに何と言えばいいのか

“I want to improve my ________ skills.” (「____の技術を向上させたいです。」)

 

例:

“I want to improve my English skills.” (「英語力を向上させたいです。」)

“I want to improve my baseball skills.” (「野球の技術を向上させたいです。」)

“I want to improve my negotiation skills.” (「交渉力を高めたいです。」)

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