英語で話していると、よく使うフレーズで簡単に言えそうだけど、どう表現するのか迷うことがありますよね。留学やワーホリの時も頻出するフレーズは覚えておきたいものです。今回は、そんな「意外と英語で言えそうで言えないフレーズ」を20個紹介します。
目次
1. お先にどうぞ
- “Go ahead.” / “After you.”
- 例文: “Go ahead, you can enter first.”
2. お世話になっています
- “Thank you for your continued support.”
- 例文: “Thank you for your continued support, it’s always appreciated.”
3. よろしくお願いします
- “I appreciate your help.” / “Thank you in advance.”
- 例文: “Thank you in advance for your cooperation.”
4. 仕方ない
- “It can’t be helped.” / “There’s nothing we can do.”
- 例文: “We missed the last train, but it can’t be helped.”
5. コスパが高い
- “Great value for money.” / “Cost-effective.”
- 例文: “This restaurant offers great value for money; the portions are huge!”
6. お疲れ様です
- “Good job.” / “Well done.”
- 例文: “Good job on the presentation today!”
7. お久しぶりです
- “Long time no see.” / “It’s been a while.”
- 例文: “Long time no see! How have you been?”
8. 空気を読む
- “Read the room.” / “Be aware of the situation.”
- 例文: “You should read the room before making a comment like that.”
9. 気をつけてね
- “Take care.” / “Be careful.”
- 例文: “Take care on your way home, it’s raining heavily.”
10. なんとなく
- “Just because.” / “For no particular reason.”
- 例文: “Why did you go to that café? Just because.”
11. 念のため
- “Just in case.”
- 例文: “Bring an umbrella, just in case it rains.”
12. もったいない
- “What a waste!” / “It’s a shame.”
- 例文: “That leftover food was thrown away? What a waste!”
13. お互い様です
- “We’re in the same boat.” / “We help each other.”
- 例文: “Don’t worry about it, it’s just mutual help.”
14. 気が利くね
- “That’s thoughtful of you.” / “You’re considerate.”
- 例文: “You brought coffee for everyone? That’s thoughtful of you.”
15. 楽しみにしてます
- “I’m looking forward to it.” / “Can’t wait.”
- 例文: “I’m really looking forward to the party next week.”
16. わざわざありがとう
- “Thank you for going out of your way.” / “I appreciate the effort.”
- 例文: “Thank you for going out of your way to help me move.”
17. どんまい
- “Don’t worry about it.” / “It’s okay, no big deal.”
- 例文: “You lost the game, but don’t worry about it!”
18. いい加減にして
- “Give me a break!” / “Enough is enough.”
- 例文: “Come on, give me a break with all these excuses.”
19. とりあえず
- “For the time being.” / “For now.”
- 例文: “Let’s stay here for the time being until the rain stops.”
20. お先に失礼します
- “I’m heading off now.” / “I’ll leave first.”
- 例文: “I’m heading off now, see you tomorrow!”
まとめ
意外と難しいフレーズを上手く使いこなせるようになると、英会話がもっと自然になります。この記事を参考にして、日常会話でぜひ試してみてください！
