Dinkum, dinky-di, fair dinkum/本物
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪŋ.kəm/, /ˈdɪŋ.ki daɪ/, /fɛə ˈdɪŋ.kəm/ (ディンカム、ディンキー・ダイ、フェア・ディンカム) |
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| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| English Definition |
Genuine, honest, real, or true; also used as an exclamation to express sincerity or surprise — 'is that fair dinkum?' (is that true?). |
| Japanese Translation |
本物の、本当の、正直な |
| Japanese Explanation |
『本物の』『正直な』という意味の言葉。驚きや念押しの表現としても使われる。 |
Origin
Origin debated; possibly from British dialectal 'dinkum' meaning 'fair work/fair play', which became a hallmark expression of Australian sincerity.
Related Words
dinkum, dinky-di, fair dinkum
Australian English
“Dinkum” (and its derivatives) are frequently used words to describe something genuine, true or honest. Dinkum is often cited as a symbolic example of Australian English. “Fair dinkum” can also be used as a non-offensive curse to express exasperation. Also see: ridgy-didge
日本語
１） 本物。本格的。本当。誠実なもの。
２） 怒る。罵る時に使う軽い悪口言葉。
Dinkum（とその派生語）は、たびたび会話にでて、豪語の象徴的な言葉と言ったら過言ではない。
Plain English
1) True.
2) Honest.
3) Genuine.
4) Faithful.
5) A mild, non-offensive curse.
| 豪語 | 日本語 | 米・英語 |
| Today was a fair dinkum scorcher. It was over 40 degrees. | 今日は、４０℃も超えて、本当に暑かったね。 | Today was a real scorcher. The temperature went over 100 degrees. |
| Bluey is dinky-di Aussie. | ブルイーは本格的なオージーだ。 | Bluey is a true Australian. |
| “Fair dinkum, Patty. You are a stunner.” | 「アラマ！パティって本当に美しいよね」 | “Wow, Patty. You are really beautiful.” |