English Dictionary

civil

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈsɪv.əl/

形容詞

比較不可 比較可能 古語

(not comparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion. / (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.

日本語の意味

軍事や宗教ではなく、一般市民や政府機関に関する（例：民間の、公民の） / 礼儀正しく、思慮深い、穏やかな

The committee focused on civil matters like public transportation and local ordinances rather than on military issues.

委員会は軍事問題ではなく、公共交通や地方条例のような市民生活や行政に関する事柄に焦点を当てた。

意味（1）

(not comparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people.

意味（2）

(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.

It was very civil of him to stop the argument.

意味（3）

(archaic) In a peaceful and well-ordered state.

Herein thou haſt done good ſeruice to thy country: VVere all inhumaine ſlaues ſo ſerued as he, England would be ciuill, and from all ſuch dealings free.

意味（4）

(law) Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.

a civil case

意味（5）

Secular.

As if our Saviour had said, No man can enter into heaven except he be born again; so as he speaketh not only of notorious Sinners, as Adulterers, Drunkards, Swearers, & c. but of all who are in their natural condition, tho' they live never so unblameably, free from scandalous sins, if they be not born again, their civil Righteousness will do them little good, for they shall never see the Kingdom of God.

more civil （ comparative ）

most civil （ superlative ）