EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. They are used to confirm information or ask for agreement. A positive statement is followed by a negative tag, using the auxiliary or modal verb from the main clause.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文で、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。肯定文の後には否定の付加疑問文が続き、主節の助動詞または法助動詞を使います。
You are coming to the party, aren't you?
あなたはパーティーに来ますよね?
EN: The present continuous tense ('be + verb-ing') is commonly used to talk about planned future arrangements or events that are already decided.
日本語: 現在進行形(be + 動詞-ing)は、計画済みまたは決定済みの未来の予定や活動について話すときによく使われます。
We are leaving tomorrow morning.
私たちは明日の朝出発します。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'aren't we?' are highly common in casual conversations. They serve a social function to build rapport, show friendliness, and invite the listener to participate in the conversation rather than just receiving information.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'didn't you?') are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive ('You booked...'), the tag question is negative ('didn't you?'). The auxiliary verb 'did' is used because 'booked' is in the simple past tense.
日本語: 付加疑問文(例:「didn't you?」)は、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。主節が肯定文(「You booked...」)の場合、付加疑問文は否定形(「didn't you?」)にする必要があります。ここで助動詞「did」が使われるのは、「booked」が単純過去形だからです。
You called Emma, didn't you?
エマに電話しましたよね。
EN: Short answers (e.g., 'Yes, we are') use the subject pronoun and the auxiliary verb from the previous question to avoid repetition. Here, 'we are' responds to the previous question 'We are going on the trip, aren't we?'.
日本語: 短い答え(例:「Yes, we are」)は、主語代名詞と前の文の助動詞を使って繰り返しを避けます。ここでは、「we are」が前の質問「We are going on the trip, aren't we?」(私たちは旅行に行きますよね?)に応えています。
Are you coming to the party? Yes, I am.
パーティーに来ますか?はい、行きます。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are extremely common in casual conversations. They are used to build rapport, keep the conversation flowing, and gently prompt the listener to respond without sounding too demanding.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative (and vice versa). They are used to confirm information or seek agreement.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形になります(逆も同様です)。通常、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。
You are coming to the party, aren't you?
あなたはパーティーに来ますよね?
EN: The preposition 'near' is used to describe physical proximity to a place. It does not require 'to' when used as a preposition of place.
日本語: 前置詞「near」は、場所への物理的な近さを表すために使われます。場所の前置詞として使う場合、その後に直接名詞が続き、「to」を付ける必要はありません。
The supermarket is near the station.
スーパーは駅の近くにあります。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'isn't it?' is a common, polite way to engage the listener in conversation, making the statement sound less demanding and more collaborative.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. For the modal verb 'should', the negative tag is 'shouldn't' followed by the subject pronoun.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主要な平叙文が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形を使います。法助動詞「should」(~すべきだ)に対する否定の付加疑問文は、「shouldn't」に主語代名詞を続けた形です。
We should call them, shouldn't we?
私たちは彼らに電話すべきですよね。
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to express advice, recommendation, or obligation. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive) without 'to'.
日本語: 法助動詞「should」は、助言、推奨、または義務を表すために使われます。その後には動詞の原形(to を伴わない不定詞)が続きます。
You should drink more water.
もっと水を飲むべきです。
EN: In Western cultures, especially during outdoor activities or beach trips, wearing sunscreen is highly emphasized for health and skin protection. Using a tag question like 'shouldn't we?' is a polite and friendly way to suggest preparation without sounding too demanding or bossy.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. They are used to confirm information or seek agreement. A positive statement is followed by a negative tag, and a negative statement is followed by a positive tag. Here, the positive statement 'You can swim well' is followed by the negative tag 'can't you?'.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文で、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。一般的な原則は「前肯後否、前否後肯」です。この文では、肯定文「You can swim well」の後に否定の付加疑問文「can't you?」が続いています。
You can play the piano, can't you?
ピアノが弾けますよね。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (in this case, 'swim').
日本語: 法助動詞「can」は、能力(~できる)を表すために使われます。その後には主要動詞の原形(この文では「swim」)が続きます。
She can speak English fluently.
彼女は英語を流暢に話せます。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are frequently used in casual conversations to build rapport, show friendliness, or keep the conversation flowing by inviting the other person to respond.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative (e.g., 'won't' / 'will not'), the tag question must be positive (e.g., 'will we?'). This is used to ask for agreement or confirmation.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主要な平叙文が否定文の場合(例:'won't' / 'will not')、付加疑問文は肯定形(例:'will we?')にしなければなりません。これは通常、相手の同意や確認を求めるために使われます。
You won't tell anyone, will you?
あなたは誰にも言わないですよね?
EN: The modal verb 'will' is used here in its contracted negative form 'won't' (will not) to express a prediction or future state of being.
日本語: 法助動詞「will」は、ここでは否定短縮形「won't」(will not)で使われ、未来の状態についての予測や推測を表します。
It won't rain tomorrow, will it?
明日は雨が降らないですよね。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a negative statement followed by a positive tag question ('We won't..., will we?') is a polite and gentle way to seek reassurance from others without sounding too demanding or anxious.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information. When the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative. For a main clause with a simple present verb like 'has' (as a main verb), we use 'do/does' in the tag.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag Questions)は、情報を確認するために使われます。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形を使います。主節の動詞が一般現在形の一般動詞(例:'has')の場合、付加疑問文では助動詞 'do/does' の否定短縮形を使います。
He plays soccer, doesn't he?
彼はサッカーをしますね、ではありませんか?
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Singular Nouns: Proper nouns like 'Emma' represent a single person (third-person singular), so they require the singular verb form 'has' instead of 'have'.
日本語: 単数名詞の主語と動詞の一致:'Emma' のような固有名詞は単一の人物(三人称単数)を表すため、'have' ではなく単数形の動詞 'has' が必要です。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a tag question with a rising intonation is a polite and collaborative way to check information without sounding demanding. It invites the listener to participate in the conversation.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Since 'packed' is in the simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' in its negative form 'didn't' followed by the subject pronoun 'we'.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形にする必要があります。'packed' は単純過去形なので、助動詞 'did' の否定短縮形 'didn't' を使い、その後に主語代名詞 'we' を続けます。
You bought the tickets, didn't you?
チケットを買いましたよね。
EN: The word 'enough' can function as an determiner/adjective to modify a noun, indicating a sufficient quantity. It is placed directly before the noun it modifies (e.g., 'enough snacks').
日本語: 単語 'enough' は、限定詞または形容詞として名詞を修飾し、「十分な」量を表すことができます。修飾する名詞の直前に置かれます(例:'enough snacks'、十分なお菓子)。
We have enough time to catch the train.
電車に乗るのに十分な時間があります。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'didn't we?' are very common in casual conversations. They are used not only to ask a question but also to build rapport, encourage agreement, and keep the conversation flowing smoothly among friends.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative ('It isn't...'), the tag question must be positive ('is it?'). This structure is commonly used to confirm information or seek agreement.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主要な平叙文が否定文(例:'It isn't...')の場合、付加疑問文は肯定形(例:'is it?')にしなければなりません。この構造は、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするためによく使われます。
You aren't tired, are you?
あなたは疲れていませんよね?
EN: The phrase 'be going to' is used to make predictions about the future based on present evidence or signs (such as dark clouds in the sky indicating rain).
日本語: 「be going to」という表現は、目前の兆候や証拠に基づいて未来を予測するために使われます(例:空の暗い雲が雨が降りそうなことを示している場合など)。
Look at those clouds; it is going to snow.
あの雲を見てください。雪が降りそうです。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather is a classic, safe icebreaker and a common topic of casual conversation. Using a tag question like 'is it?' invites the other person to agree and easily keeps the conversation going.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive, the tag question is typically negative. In British English, 'haven't we?' is commonly used as a tag question for the main verb 'have' (meaning possession), whereas American English more frequently uses 'don't we?'.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は通常否定形になります。イギリス英語では、主要動詞が所有を表す「have」の場合、付加疑問文として「haven't we?」がよく使われます。一方、アメリカ英語では「don't we?」がより一般的です。
You have a sister, haven't you?
あなたには姉がいますよね?
EN: The use of the adjective 'great' as an attributive modifier before the noun 'plan' to express high quality or enthusiasm.
日本語: 形容詞「great」(素晴らしい、すばらしい)が、名詞「plan」(計画)の前に置かれる限定用法として使われ、高い質や熱意を表しています。
They made a great decision.
彼らは素晴らしい決断をしました。
EN: Using 'haven't we?' as a tag question for 'have' (possession) is a distinctive feature of British English. In American English, speakers are much more likely to say 'don't we?'. Understanding this difference helps learners navigate different regional dialects of English.
EN: When using indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'everybody', 'someone', or 'nobody' as the subject, they are grammatically singular and take a singular verb (e.g., 'is'). However, in tag questions, they are referred to by the plural pronoun 'they', which requires a plural verb (e.g., 'aren't they').
日本語: 'everyone'(みんな)、'everybody'、'someone'、'nobody' のような不定代名詞を主語として使う場合、それらは文法的に単数扱いされ、単数形の動詞(例:'is')と一緒に使われます。しかし、付加疑問文では、複数形の代名詞 'they' を使ってそれらを指すため、複数形の動詞(例:'aren't they')が必要になります。
Everyone is ready, aren't they?
みんな準備ができていますよね。
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of statements. If the main statement is positive ('Everyone is...'), the tag question is usually negative ('aren't they?'). They are used to confirm information or seek agreement.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文('Everyone is...')の場合、付加疑問文は通常否定文('aren't they?')になります。これらは情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。
You are coming to the party, aren't you?
パーティーに来ますよね。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'aren't they?' are frequently used in social situations to build rapport, encourage conversation, and confirm shared feelings. It is a polite way to involve others in the dialogue rather than just making a flat statement.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main clause is positive, the tag question is usually negative. Here, 'will' (positive) becomes 'won't' (negative) in the tag.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は通常否定形になります。ここでは、肯定の助動詞「will」が付加疑問文では否定形の「won't」になっています。
You will help me, won't you?
手伝ってくれますよね。
EN: The simple future tense with 'will' is used to make predictions about the future. It is followed by the base form of the verb (here, 'be').
日本語: 「will」を使った単純未来形は、未来についての予測をするために使われます。その後には動詞の原形(ここでは「be」)が続きます。
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
明日は晴れるでしょう。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'won't it?' or 'isn't it?' is a common way to build rapport and keep a conversation flowing. It invites the listener to participate and agree, fostering a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.
EN: The present continuous tense ('is coming') is frequently used to describe planned future events that are scheduled to happen soon.
日本語: 現在進行形(is coming)は、計画済みで間もなく起こる未来の出来事を表すのによく使われます。
The train is leaving in five minutes.
電車は5分以内に出発します。
EN: Negative tag questions (like 'isn't it...?') are used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener, implying that the speaker expects a positive response.
日本語: 否定疑問文(例:'isn't it...?')は、聞き手の同意や確認を求めるために使われ、話し手が肯定的な返答を期待していることを示します。
It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
今日は天気がいいですね。
EN: In school culture, a 'class trip' (or field trip) is a highly anticipated social event for students, fostering bonding outside the classroom. Asking 'isn't it exciting?' is a common social lubricant to build shared enthusiasm.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action (planning) that was completed in the past, but has strong relevance to the present situation.
日本語: 現在完了形(have/has + 過去分詞)は、ここでは、過去に完了したが、現在の状況と強く関連している動作(計画)を表すために使われています。
We have finished our homework, so we can play now.
私たちはもう宿題を終えたので、今は遊ぶことができます。
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句) are short questions added to the end of a statement to seek agreement or confirmation. Since the main statement is positive ('We have planned...'), the tag question must be negative ('haven't we?'), matching the auxiliary verb 'have'.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag Questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文で、同意や確認を求めるために使われます。主節が肯定文(We have planned...)なので、付加疑問文は否定形(haven't we?)でなければならず、助動詞「have」と一致させます。
You have seen this movie, haven't you?
あなたはもうこの映画を見ましたよね?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'haven't we?' is a common way to build consensus and foster a sense of teamwork or shared responsibility before embarking on a group activity.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句): A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Here, the positive statement 'You remember...' uses the auxiliary verb 'do' in the negative form 'don't you?' to seek confirmation.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag Questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形になります。この文では、肯定文「You remember...」に対して、助動詞「do」の否定形「don't you?」を使って相手の確認を求めています。
You like coffee, don't you?
あなたはコーヒーが好きですね、ですよね。
EN: Remember to + Verb (記得去做某事): The verb 'remember' followed by an infinitive (to + verb) means to not forget to perform a future action. This contrasts with 'remember + -ing', which refers to recalling a past memory.
日本語: Remember to + 動詞の原形(~することを忘れないでください):「remember」の後に不定詞(to + 動詞)を続けると、まだ起こっていないことを忘れずに行うという意味になります。これは「remember + 動名詞(-ing)」とは異なり、後者は過去にしたことを思い出すという意味です。
Please remember to lock the door.
ドアに鍵をかけるのを忘れないでください。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'don't you?' are frequently used in casual conversations to build rapport, show friendliness, or gently prompt the listener to respond without sounding too demanding.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative. Since the main clause uses the future tense auxiliary verb 'will', the tag question uses 'won't' followed by the subject pronoun 'it' to refer to 'the weather'.
日本語: 付加疑問文は、情報を確認したり、同意を求めたりするために使われます。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形を使います。主節が未来形の助動詞「will」を使っているため、付加疑問文は「won't」を使い、その後に主語「the weather」を指す代名詞「it」が続きます。
You will help me, won't you?
手伝ってくれますよね。
EN: The future simple tense with 'will' is used here to make a prediction about a future state or event (the weather). It is followed by the base form of the verb 'be'.
日本語: ここでは、「will」を使った単純未来形が、未来の状態や出来事(天気)についての予測をするために使われています。その後には動詞の原形「be」が続きます。
The concert will be amazing, won't it?
コンサートは素晴らしいものになるでしょうね。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather is a classic, polite icebreaker and a common way to build rapport or make small talk before a trip.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Since 'booked' is in the simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' in its negative form 'didn't' followed by the subject pronoun 'we'.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形になります。'booked' は単純過去形なので、助動詞 'did' の否定短縮形 'didn't' を使い、その後に主語代名詞 'we' を続けます。
You finished the report, didn't you?
レポートを書き終えましたね。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'by the sea' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'hotel', indicating its location. 'By' in this context means 'next to' or 'beside'.
日本語: 前置詞句 'by the sea' は、ここでは形容詞として名詞 'hotel' を修飾し、その地理的な位置を表しています。ここでの 'by' は「~のそばに」または「~の近くに」という意味です。
They bought a cozy cottage by the lake.
彼らは湖のほとりに居心地の良い小さなコテージを買いました。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'didn't we?' is a common, polite way to involve the listener in the conversation and confirm shared information, rather than just stating facts directly.
EN: Tag questions with indefinite pronouns: When the subject of the main clause is an indefinite pronoun like 'everyone', 'everybody', 'someone', or 'no one', the pronoun 'they' is used in the tag question to refer back to it, even though the main verb is singular (e.g., 'Everyone is... aren't they?'). In this sentence, 'can' is the modal verb, so the negative tag is 'can't they?'.
日本語: 不定代名詞を使った付加疑問文:主節の主語が 'everyone'(みんな)、'everybody'、'someone'、'no one' のような不定代名詞の場合、付加疑問文では代名詞 'they' を使ってそれを指します。たとえ主節の動詞が単数形(例:'Everyone is... aren't they?')でも同様です。この文では、主要な動詞が助動詞 'can' なので、付加疑問文は否定形 'can't they?' になります。
Everyone can join the meeting, can't they?
みんな会議に参加できますよね。
EN: The adverbial phrase 'a little': Used as an adverb to modify verbs (like 'swim'), meaning 'to a small degree' or 'slightly'. It adds a softening effect to the ability being described.
日本語: 副詞句 'a little' の用法:副詞として動詞(例:'swim')を修飾し、「少し」「ちょっと」という意味を表します。これは、説明されている能力に対して緩和的なニュアンスを加えます。
She can speak Spanish a little.
彼女はスペイン語を少し話せます。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'can't they?' or 'isn't it?' is a common social strategy to build consensus, show friendliness, and encourage others to participate in the conversation rather than making a blunt statement.
EN: Modal verb 'should' is used to express recommendation, duty, or advice. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive).
日本語: 法助動詞 'should'(~すべきだ)は、提案、義務、または助言を表すために使われます。その後には動詞の原形(to を伴わない不定詞)が続きます。
We should start our journey early in the morning.
私たちは早朝にできるだけ早く出発すべきです。
EN: Tag questions are short questions added to the end of statements. When the main clause is positive and contains a modal verb like 'should', the tag question is negative ('shouldn't') followed by the subject pronoun.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文で法助動詞 'should' を含む場合、付加疑問文は否定形('shouldn't')と主語代名詞を使う必要があります。
You should apologize to her, shouldn't you?
彼女に謝るべきですよね。
EN: In group travel scenarios in Western culture, emphasizing collective safety and cohesion ('stay together as a group') is highly valued, especially during outdoor activities or excursions. Using a tag question like 'shouldn't we?' is a polite way to build consensus and ensure everyone is on the same page without sounding overly demanding.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句): Used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is negative ('isn't going to be'), the tag question must be positive ('is it?').
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag Questions)は、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。主節が否定文(isn't going to be)の場合、付加疑問文は肯定形(is it?)にしなければなりません。
You aren't tired, are you?
疲れていますね。
EN: Future Intent with 'be going to': Used to express a future plan, prediction, or expectation about an event.
日本語: 「be going to」を使った未来の意図:未来の出来事に対する計画、予測、または期待を表すために使われます。
This movie is going to be exciting.
この映画は面白くなりそうです。
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. Here, the positive future tense 'will' is paired with the negative tag 'won't we?' to seek agreement or confirmation.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主節が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形になります。ここでは、肯定の未来形の助動詞「will」に、否定の付加疑問文「won't we?」が組み合わされ、相手の同意や確認を求めています。
You will help us, won't you?
あなたは私たちを手伝ってくれますよね?
EN: The collocation 'make memories' is commonly used in English to describe the process of experiencing things that will be remembered fondly in the future. The adjective 'great' modifies 'memories' to describe the quality of these experiences.
日本語: 動詞のコロケーション「make memories」(思い出を作る)は、英語で、将来懐かしく思い出されるような経験をすることを表すのによく使われます。形容詞「great」(素晴らしい)は「memories」を修飾し、その経験の質を表しています。
We made wonderful memories during our summer vacation.
私たちは夏休みの間に素晴らしい思い出を作りました。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions with a falling intonation is a common social strategy to build rapport and establish common ground. It warmly invites the listener to agree, fostering a sense of shared excitement and connection before a joint activity.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is usually negative (e.g., 'will' becomes 'won't you?'). They are used to confirm information or seek agreement.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主要な平叙文が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は通常否定形になります(例:'will' は 'won't you?' になります)。これらは情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。
You will help me with this project, won't you?
このプロジェクトを手伝ってくれますよね?
EN: The prepositional phrase 'next to' means 'beside' or 'at the side of' someone or something, indicating close physical proximity.
日本語: 前置詞句 'next to' は「~の隣に」という意味で、空間的に非常に近い物理的な位置を表します。
She sat next to her best friend during the movie.
彼女は映画を見ている間、親友の隣に座っていました。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a tag question like 'won't you?' in a friendly tone is a common way to express a warm invitation or a gentle hope for connection, rather than demanding a strict commitment. It invites the listener into the conversation and builds rapport.
EN: Tag questions are used to confirm information. A positive statement ('You brought...') is followed by a negative tag ('didn't you?'). Since the main verb is in the simple past tense ('brought'), the auxiliary verb 'did' is used in the tag.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、情報を確認するために使われます。肯定文('You brought...')の後には、否定の付加疑問文('didn't you?')が続きます。主要な動詞が単純過去形('brought')なので、付加疑問文では助動詞 'did' が使われます。
You closed the window, didn't you?
窓を閉めましたよね。
EN: The word 'Of course' is an adverbial phrase used to express strong agreement or to introduce an obvious statement.
日本語: 'Of course' は副詞句で、強い同意を表したり、明らかなことを述べたりするために使われ、「もちろん」という意味です。
Of course, we will help you with the project.
もちろん、私たちがこのプロジェクトをお手伝いします。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, bringing snacks for a group trip is a common shared responsibility. Using a tag question like 'didn't you?' with a falling intonation is a friendly way to prompt a confirmation, assuming the answer is 'yes', rather than sounding demanding.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. Here, the modal verb 'can' in the positive statement 'We can' becomes 'can't' in the negative tag 'can't we?'. This is used to seek agreement or confirmation.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。主要な平叙文が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形になります。この文では、肯定文「We can」の中の法助動詞「can」が、否定の付加疑問文では「can't we?」になります。これは通常、相手の同意や確認を求めるために使われます。
You can play the piano, can't you?
ピアノが弾けますよね。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility or permission in a specific situation, followed by the base form of the verb 'take'.
日本語: 法助動詞「can」は、ここでは特定の状況における可能性や許可を表すために使われ、その後には動詞の原形「take」が続きます。
We can park our car here.
私たちはここに車を停めることができます。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'can't we?' or 'isn't it?' is a common social strategy to build rapport, show friendliness, and invite the listener into the conversation rather than just making flat statements.
EN: Tag Questions with Negative Statements: When the main clause is negative ('won't' / 'will not'), the tag question at the end is positive ('will you?'). This structure is used to confirm information or seek agreement.
日本語: 否定文の付加疑問文:主節が否定文(won't / will not など)の場合、文末の付加疑問文は肯定形(will you? など)にする必要があります。この構造は、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするときによく使われます。
You won't tell anyone, will you?
あなたは誰にも言わないですよね?
EN: Future Tense with 'Will' for Promises and Predictions: 'Will' (and its negative form 'won't') is used here to express a strong expectation or reminder about a future action (forgetting the ticket).
日本語: 「Will」を使った約束や予測の未来形:ここでの「won't」(will not の短縮形)は、未来の行動(チケットを忘れること)に対する強い予測や注意を表すために使われています。
I won't forget to call you tomorrow.
私は明日あなたに電話するのを忘れません。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a tag question like 'won't you?' or 'will you?' is a polite way to remind someone of something without sounding too demanding or bossy, fostering a cooperative atmosphere.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the statement is positive, the tag question is usually negative. In the past simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' (or 'didn't' for negative tags) followed by the subject pronoun.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。平叙文が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は通常否定形になります。過去形では、助動詞「did」を使用し(否定の付加疑問文では「didn't」)、その後に主語の代名詞を続けます。
You locked the door, didn't you?
あなたはドアに鍵をかけましたよね?
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Regular verbs form the past simple by adding '-ed' to the base form of the verb (e.g., 'pack' becomes 'packed').
日本語: 過去形は、過去に完了した動作を表すために使われます。規則動詞の過去形は、動詞の原形に「-ed」を付けます(例:「pack」は「packed」になります)。
They finished the project yesterday.
彼らは昨日そのプロジェクトを完了しました。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are extremely common in casual conversation. They are used to build rapport, keep the conversation flowing, and invite the listener to agree or respond, making the dialogue feel more interactive and friendly.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Here, 'leaves' (positive present simple) uses the negative auxiliary 'doesn't' with the pronoun 'it' to match 'the bus'.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。前の平叙文が肯定文の場合、付加疑問文は否定形になります。ここでは、肯定の単純現在形の動詞 'leaves' に対応して、否定の助動詞 'doesn't' と、主語 'the bus' を指す代名詞 'it' が使われています。
You like coffee, don't you?
あなたはコーヒーが好きですね、ね?
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to talk about scheduled future events, such as timetables for public transportation, flights, or programs.
日本語: 現在単純形(Present Simple)は、ここでは、公共交通機関、便、番組などの固定された時刻表など、予定された未来の出来事について話すために使われます。
The train arrives at nine tomorrow morning.
電車は明日の朝9時に到着します。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'doesn't it?' is a common, polite way to start a conversation or confirm details without sounding too demanding or interrogative. It invites the listener to participate in the conversation.
EN: Tag questions are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is negative ('You aren't...'), the tag question is positive ('are you?').
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、情報を確認したり、相手の同意を求めたりするために使われます。主節が否定文(例:'You aren't...')の場合、付加疑問文の部分は肯定形(例:'are you?')にする必要があります。
You aren't cold, are you?
寒くないですよね。
EN: The verb 'to be' (here in the contracted negative form 'aren't') is used with an adjective ('nervous') to describe a temporary emotional state.
日本語: be動詞(ここでは否定短縮形 'aren't')は、形容詞('nervous')と一緒に使われ、一時的な感情の状態を表します。
They aren't ready, are they?
彼らは準備ができていないですよね。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'You aren't nervous, are you?' is a common, gentle way to check on a friend's emotional state before an event (like a trip or a presentation). It shows empathy and invites the other person to share their feelings without pressure.
EN: The structure 'Let's + base verb' is used to make a suggestion that includes the speaker and the listener. It is a contraction of 'Let us'.
日本語: 「Let's + 原形動詞」の構造は、話し手と聞き手の両方を含む提案をするために使われます。これは「Let us」の短縮形です。
Let's grab a cup of coffee before the meeting.
会議の前にコーヒーを飲みに行きましょう。
EN: The tag question 'shall we?' is commonly used after suggestions starting with 'Let's' to politely ask for agreement or confirmation.
日本語: 付加疑問文「shall we?」は、「Let's」で始まる提案の後によく使われ、丁寧に相手の同意や確認を求めます。
Let's start the presentation, shall we?
プレゼンテーションを始めましょうか。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'shall we?' after 'Let's' is a very polite and collaborative way to make a suggestion. It softens the command-like nature of 'Let's' and invites the other person to participate in the decision-making process, fostering a sense of teamwork.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are used at the end of statements to ask for agreement or confirmation. For a positive statement with a main verb in the simple present tense (excluding 'be'), we use the negative auxiliary verb 'don't' or 'doesn't' followed by the subject pronoun.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に置かれ、相手の同意や確認を求めるために使われます。前半が肯定文で、主要動詞が一般動詞の現在形(be動詞以外)の場合、後半の付加疑問文では否定の助動詞「don't」または「doesn't」に主語の代名詞を続けます。
You like coffee, don't you?
あなたはコーヒーが好きですね、ね?
EN: The collocation 'make a great team' means to work very well together as a group or partnership.
日本語: 動詞のコロケーション「make a great team」は、「とても素晴らしいチームになる」という意味で、互いに協力し合い、息がぴったり合うことを表します。
With your design skills and my marketing experience, we make a great team.
あなたのデザインスキルと私のマーケティング経験があれば、私たちは素晴らしいチームになれます。
EN: In Western culture, particularly in team-oriented environments like schools or workplaces, expressing appreciation for collaboration by saying 'We make a great team' is a common way to build rapport, boost morale, and foster a positive relationship.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the statement is positive, the tag is negative. Here, the positive statement with 'will' uses the negative tag 'won't it?' to seek agreement or confirmation.
日本語: 付加疑問文(Tag questions)は、平叙文の末尾に付け加えられる短い疑問文です。前の平叙文が肯定文の場合、後の付加疑問文は否定形にする必要があります。ここでは、'will' を使った肯定文に、否定の付加疑問文 'won't it?' が続き、相手の同意や確認を求めています。
Emma will join us for dinner, won't she?
エマは私たちと一緒に夕食を食べますよね。
EN: The simple future tense with 'will' is used to express predictions about the future, expressing what the speaker thinks or believes will happen.
日本語: 'will' を使った単純未来形は、未来についての予測を表すために使われ、話し手が起こるだろうと考える、または信じることを示します。
This project will be successful.
このプロジェクトは成功するでしょう。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'won't it?' is a common social strategy to build rapport and encourage conversation. It invites the listener to agree, creating a shared positive expectation about the upcoming event.
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: 予約する(部屋やチケットなど)
文中での意味: 日焼け止め
文中での意味: 思い出、記憶。
文中での意味: 緊張している、心配している
文中での意味: 興奮した、わくわくした
文中での意味: 退屈な、つまらない
文中での意味: 驚くべき、素晴らしい
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。
To do things that will be remembered with pleasure in the future.
思い出を作る、素敵な思い出を残す
A school excursion or outing taken by a class of students.
クラス旅行、修学旅行、校外学習
To examine or review a list of items to ensure everything is correct or completed.
リストを確認する、名簿を照合する