〜は〜ではできないが、〜ではできる
例文
解説
前半で禁止、後半で許可を伝える言い方。場所や条件をくらべて、ここではだめだが別の場所や条件ならよいとはっきり示すときに使う。
使う場面とニュアンス
どちらでも
施設の利用ルールや、場所によって異なる許可を説明するときに使います。禁止だけで終わらず、代わりにできる場所や条件を示すため、旅行先で案内するときにも便利です。
会話で使ってみる
旅行
買い物
言い換え・似た表現
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You can't use flash indoors, but you can outdoors.
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You're not allowed to park here, but you can across the street.
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You can't bring food into the theater, but you can bring it into the lobby.
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This area is off-limits, but the next room is open to visitors.
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Swimming isn't permitted here, but you can swim farther down the beach.
こう返す
よくある間違い
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✕ You can't to enter this room.
○ You can't enter this room.
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✕ You can't take photos at this room, but can in the courtyard.
○ You can't take photos in this room, but can in the courtyard.
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✕ You can't use the pool, but can use in the gym.
○ You can't use the pool, but can use the gym.