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2009.10.16 (Review
of 2002.05.23 edition)
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Here's another WordMaster edition that's proud to stand on its own two feet!
(ON) YOUR OWN 独力で、ひとりで
- To do your own something - for example, to make your
own lunch - or to do something on
your own is to do it without anyone's help.
On your own can also mean “alone.” - do your own something または do something on
your own は、誰にも手伝ってもらわないで何かをする、という意味です。例えば make your own lunch（自分で弁当を作る）のように言います。
on your own には、誰かと一緒ではなくひとりきりで、という意味もあります。
- Can you make your own dinner tonight? I won't be home until late.
- Julie makes her own clothes to save money.
- (Tommy is 3 years old)
Tommy learned to write his own name recently. - It takes a lot of courage to try to start a business on your own.
- My old girlfriend said that she learned Italian on her own by listening to opera.
- a: How do you like living on your own?
b: It's OK. But I miss my family sometimes.
Have a terrific weekend!