Can’t you speak English by remembering “on = above”? part3 Core English – Prepositions (7)

This time, I will introduce Part 3 of the essence of the preposition “on” that I introduced twice in a row until the last time.

【The last time】Can’t you speak English by remembering “on = above”? part2 Core English – Prepositions (6)

essence on

The essence of “on” is “in contact with”. It does not necessarily mean “on”, but refers to “contact” regardless of the horizontal or vertical orientation. It also represents not only physical contact, but also the connection of abstract objects and matters.

■ (express purpose or task) for

By using on for purposes and tasks rather than physical objects, it means to ‘connect to the event’, i.e. ‘to take part in’ or ‘to do…for.’ ”
Example)
I’m here to work.

■ Represents the continuity of work

It represents the continuity of work. As already mentioned, it can be interpreted from the meaning of (for) to the meaning of (I am in contact with that and cannot move away from it), i.e. (ongoing).
Example)
1. Sleep
2. Keep talking
3. Over and over

Also, when combined with a noun instead of a verb, it indicates that state.

Example)
1. On duty
2. On vacation

■ to be in psychological contact with

It represents not only things and objects, but also the (continuous) psychic connection.
Example)
depend on ~

■ Represents the contact time

From the interpretation that another event occurs with a certain action/event in contact, it means “once…”.
Example)
Arriving in Tokyo, I called him.

■ Paid by ～ on account ～.

If you say “on someone” on a bill or when talking about paying, it means that person is buying something.
Example)
1. Drinks are on me this time.
2. He’s at home.

The word “on” has been introduced in three consecutive articles, but has different meanings different from the one presented this time. I can’t stop translating them one by one. It’s a shortcut to understanding the image in its essence.

By the way, when the power is turned on, it is expressed in Japanese as “on” as “on”, but that also depends on that base image. In English, it is called “on”, but it can be interpreted as “current and circuit connected” from the core. (Article: newpowersoul See article list)