EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is the most common way to start a conversation after saying hello.
日本語: 相手の近況や体調を尋ねるには「How are you?」を使用します。これは挨拶の後に会話を始める最も一般的な方法です。
How are you today?
今日の調子はいかがですか?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep question about one's health. A common short answer is 'Good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
日本語: 「I am」の後に形容詞を続けることで、現在の状態や気持ちを表すことができます。
I am happy.
私は嬉しいです。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a very common, informal response to 'How are you?', even though 'I am well' is technically more grammatically correct for health.
EN: Use 'Can we' at the beginning of a sentence to ask for permission or to suggest doing something together.
日本語: 許可を求めたり、一緒に何かをしようと提案したりするには、文頭に「Can we」を使用します。
Can we eat lunch now?
今、昼食を食べてもいいですか?
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to ask for permission before starting a professional discussion to respect the other person's schedule.
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for more details or the topic of a conversation, book, or movie.
日本語: 会話、本、映画などのテーマや詳細について尋ねるには「What is it about?」を使用します。
I saw a new movie. What is it about?
新しい映画を見ました。どのような内容ですか?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to a request, showing that you are approachable.
EN: Use 'It is' to talk about time, weather, or a specific situation. In this case, 'It' does not refer to a specific object but acts as a placeholder to introduce the time or event.
日本語: 時間、天気、または特定の状況について話すには「It is」を使用します。この場合、「It」は具体的な物を指すのではなく、形式的な主語として時間や出来事を表します。
It is dinner time.
夕食の時間です。
EN: In many Western companies, a 'performance review' is a formal meeting where an employee and their manager discuss work achievements and goals. It is a key part of professional growth and salary discussions.
EN: To ask a question with 'you' and a verb like 'have', we put 'Do' at the beginning of the sentence.
日本語: 主語が 'you' で、動詞(have など)を含む文で疑問文を作るには、文頭に 'Do' を置きます。
Do you have a pen?
ペンを持っていますか?
EN: In professional settings, 'goals' often refer to specific targets set during a performance review to measure success.
EN: Use 'want' followed by a noun to express a desire for something.
日本語: 何かに対する欲求を表すには、「want + 名詞」を使用します。
I want a coffee.
コーヒーを1杯ください。
EN: In many Western workplaces, being direct about your career goals (like wanting a promotion) is seen as a positive sign of ambition and clarity.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give a positive opinion about something someone just said.
日本語: 相手が言ったことに対してポジティブな意見や評価を述べるには、「That is a/an + 形容詞 + 名詞」の文型を使用します。
That is a beautiful house!
素敵な家ですね!
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often use enthusiastic language like 'great' or 'excellent' to encourage each other and build confidence.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary or required.
日本語: あるものが不可欠または必要であることを表すには、「need + 名詞」を使用します。
You need a pen.
あなたはペンが必要です。
EN: In Western workplaces, 'self-evaluation' is a common part of performance reviews where employees reflect on their own achievements before meeting their manager.
EN: Use 'What is...?' to ask for the definition or meaning of a word or concept.
日本語: 単語や概念の定義や意味を尋ねるには「What is...?」を使用します。
What is a promotion?
昇進とは何ですか?
EN: In Western workplaces, self-evaluation is a standard part of performance reviews where employees reflect on their own achievements before meeting with their manager.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe regular actions or general facts. The structure is: Subject + Verb + Object.
日本語: 習慣的な動作や一般的な事実を表すには現在形を使用します。基本の文型は「主語 + 動詞 + 目的語」です。
You read books every day.
あなたは毎日勉強します。
EN: In Western workplaces, 'self-evaluation' is a common part of performance reviews where employees are expected to be honest about both their achievements and areas for growth.
EN: In casual conversation, you can ask a question by using a statement word order and raising your voice at the end.
日本語: カジュアルな会話では、平叙文の語順のまま語尾のイントネーションを上げることで質問できます。
You like coffee?
コーヒーは好きですか?
EN: In Western workplace culture, self-evaluations are common. It is important to balance both achievements and areas for growth to show self-awareness.
EN: The phrase 'areas for improvement' is a common way to talk about things you can do better without using negative words like 'bad' or 'mistakes'.
日本語: 「areas for improvement」は「改善すべき点」を表すよく使われる表現です。直接的に「弱点」や「間違い」と言うよりも、プロフェッショナルで前向きな印象を与えます。
I have some areas for improvement in my English.
私の英語にはいくつかの改善点があります。
EN: In Western workplace culture, performance reviews focus on both strengths and 'areas for improvement'. Using this term shows a 'growth mindset', which is highly valued.
EN: Use 'be + nervous about + noun' to describe what makes you feel worried or anxious.
日本語: 不安や心配を感じさせる対象について説明するには、「be + nervous about + 名詞」を使用します。
He is nervous about the test.
彼は試験に対して不安を感じています。
EN: In Western workplaces, 'feedback' is seen as a tool for growth. It is common to discuss both strengths and weaknesses openly during performance reviews.
EN: When using the verb 'help', you can follow it with a person and then another verb. The second verb can be in its base form (without 'to').
日本語: 動詞「help」を使用する場合、後ろに「人」、その後に「別の動詞」を続けることができます。2つ目の動詞は原形不定詞(to を付けない形)にすることができます。
Music helps me relax.
音楽は私がリラックスするのに役立ちます。
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'feedback' is seen as a positive tool for professional development rather than just criticism. It is common to discuss both strengths and 'areas for improvement' during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'What if...?' to ask about a possible future situation or worry.
日本語: 未来に起こり得る状況や不安について、「〜だったらどうなるだろう?」と尋ねるには「What if...?」を使用します。
What if it rains?
雨が降ったらどうしますか?
EN: In a workplace context, asking 'What if' shows that you are thinking about potential challenges, which can be seen as being prepared.
EN: Use 'is not' to make a sentence negative when using the verb 'to be'. It tells us that something is not true or not a certain way.
日本語: be 動詞を使用する文を否定形にするには、is の後に not を付けます。これにより、あるものが特定の状態「ではない」ことを表します。
The coffee is not hot.
このコーヒーは熱くありません。
EN: In Western workplace culture, feedback (even if negative) is often viewed as a constructive tool for professional growth rather than a personal attack.
EN: Use the phrase 'areas for improvement' to talk about things you can do better. It sounds more professional and positive than saying 'weaknesses'.
日本語: より良く改善できる点について話すには、「areas for improvement」というフレーズを使用します。これは直接的に「weaknesses」(弱点)と言うよりも、プロフェッショナルで前向きな響きになります。
The teacher pointed out areas for improvement in my essay.
先生は私の論文の改善すべき点を指摘しました。
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'feedback' is seen as a tool for growth. Using phrases like 'areas for improvement' instead of 'mistakes' is a common way to maintain a growth mindset during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'make sense' to say that something is logical, easy to understand, or reasonable.
日本語: 何か言動が論理的である、理解しやすい、または理にかなっていることを表すには「make sense」を使用します。
His plan makes sense.
彼の計画はとても理にかなっています。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'That makes sense' is a polite way to show you are actively listening and understand the speaker's logic.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative' form. When you want to give advice or an order, start the sentence with a verb and no subject (like 'I' or 'You').
日本語: この文では「命令文」が使われています。アドバイスや命令を与えたいときは、主語(I や You など)をつけずに、動詞から直接文を始めます。
Eat healthy food.
体に良い食べ物を食べなさい。
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'setting clear goals' is a fundamental part of professional growth and performance reviews.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or goal to do an action.
日本語: 何かを行いたいという願望や目標を表すには、「want to + 動詞の原形」を使用します。
I want to learn English.
私は英語を学びたいです。
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing your career goals directly (like wanting a promotion or more responsibility) is often encouraged during performance reviews.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give instructions, advice, or commands. The subject 'you' is understood and omitted.
日本語: 命令文は動詞で始まり、指示、アドバイス、または命令を与えるために使用されます。主語の 'you' は通常省略されます。
Read this book.
この本を読みなさい。
EN: In Western workplace culture, a 'performance review' is a formal process where employees and managers discuss goals and achievements. Being proactive and writing down your own goals is highly encouraged.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision you just made at the moment of speaking.
日本語: 発話したその瞬間に決めたことを表すには「will」を使用します。
I will call you later.
後で電話します。
EN: In Western workplace culture, showing enthusiasm and a 'can-do' attitude (like saying 'I will do that') is highly valued during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a basic verb to talk about things that will happen in the future or to show confidence.
日本語: 未来に起こる出来事や、ある事柄に対する確信を表すには、「will + 動詞の原形」を使用します。
You will win the game.
あなたはこの試合に勝つでしょう。
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often use positive affirmations like this to support each other's career goals and build confidence.
EN: Use 'a lot' after a verb to show that an action happens frequently or to a great degree.
日本語: 動作の頻度が高いことや程度が大きいことを表すには、動詞の後に「a lot」を使用します。
I study a lot.
私は本をたくさん読みます。
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, expressing gratitude directly and specifically (like saying 'you help a lot') is very common and helps build positive relationships.
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味: 人事評価、業績評価(企業が従業員の業務成果を定期的に見直すこと)
文中での意味: 昇進(役職が上がること)
文中での意味: 自己評価(自分のパフォーマンスに対する評価)
文中での意味: 改善、上達(向上すべき点)
文中での意味: 緊張している、不安な
文中での意味: フィードバック、意見
文中での意味: 成長する、進歩する
文中での意味: 率いる、リードする
文中での意味: プロジェクト、計画
文中での意味: 目標
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
Aspects of one's work or character that can be made better.
改善すべき点
To be logical or easy to understand.
筋が通っている、もっともだ
To decide what you want to achieve.
目標を設定する
A formal assessment in which a manager evaluates an employee's work performance and identifies strengths and weaknesses.
人事考課 / パフォーマンスレビュー
The advancement of an employee to a higher rank or position in a company hierarchy.
昇進 / プロモーション