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concrete example; specific instance
A particular case or instance used to illustrate an abstract concept or general principle. Commonly used in academic, business, and educational contexts.
具体例を挙げてください。
Please give a concrete example.
具体例がないと、説明が分かりにくい。
Without a concrete example, the explanation is hard to understand.
論文では理論だけでなく、具体例を交えて論じることが求められる。
In a thesis, you are expected to argue not only with theory but also by incorporating concrete examples.
USAGE: 具体例 is a compound of 具体 (concrete, specific) and 例 (example). It is very common in academic writing, presentations, and business discussions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 具体例を挙げる (to give a concrete example)
- 具体例を示す (to show a specific instance)
- 具体例を交えて (incorporating concrete examples)
- 具体例として (as a concrete example)
The phrase 具体例を挙げる is extremely common in presentations and meetings. When asking someone to be more specific, 具体例を挙げてください is a polite and natural way to request clarification.