EN: The phrase 'Good to see you' is a shortened version of 'It is good to see you.' It is a common way to greet someone you already know.
日本語: フレーズ「Good to see you」は、「It is good to see you.」の省略形です。すでに知っている人と挨拶を交わす際の定番の表現です。
Good to meet you.
お会いできて光栄です。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good to see you' is used for people you have met before. If it's the first time meeting, you should say 'Nice to meet you'.
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
日本語: 単語 'too' を文末に置くと、「〜もまた」という意味になります。丁寧な返答で非常によく使われます。
I like apples too.
私もリンゴが好きです。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to mirror a greeting. If someone says they are happy to see you, responding with 'too' shows mutual respect and friendliness.
EN: Use 'wanted to' + verb to politely introduce a topic you wish to discuss. Even though it is in the past tense, it is often used to talk about what you want to do right now.
日本語: 話し合いたい話題を丁寧切り出すときは、「wanted to」+ 動詞 を使います。過去形が使われていますが、通常は「今したいこと」を表します。
I wanted to ask you a question.
一つ質問をしたいのですが。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'I wanted to' instead of 'I want to' is a common way to sound less demanding and more polite when initiating a serious conversation.
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for more details or the topic of a conversation, book, or movie.
日本語: 会話の話題や、本・映画の内容について詳しく尋ねるときは、「What is it about?」を使います。
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 cultures, saying 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are ready to listen or help.
EN: Use 'start to + verb' to talk about beginning a new activity or habit.
日本語: 新しい活動や習慣を始めることを表すときは、「start to + 動詞」を使います。
I started to learn English last year.
私は昨年、英語の学習を始めました。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, volunteering at an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is a common way to give back to the community and gain work experience.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to react to what someone says. Use 'What do you do...?' to ask about a person's regular activities or job.
日本語: 相手の発言にリアクションをとるときは「sounds + 形容詞」を使います。普段の活動や仕事内容を尋ねるときは「What do you do...?」を使います。
That sounds fun! What do you do at school?
それは面白そうですね!学校では普段どのようなことをしているのですか?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using enthusiastic responses like 'That sounds great!' is a common way to show active listening and support for a friend's activities.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed directly by another base verb (without 'to') to show what action you are assisting with.
日本語: 動詞「help」の後ろには、原形不定詞('to' を伴わない原形動詞)を直接続けることができ、手伝う動作の内容を表します。
I help cook dinner every night.
私は毎晩、夕食を作るのを手伝っています。
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at parks or planting trees is a common way for citizens to give back to their local neighborhood.
EN: Use 'for' to show who or what benefits from an action or situation.
日本語: ある行動や状況が、誰や何にとってプラスになるか(利益をもたらすか)を示すときは 'for' を使います。
Exercise is good for your health.
運動は健康に良いです。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'community' refers not just to a location, but to the spirit of helping neighbors and local organizations.
EN: Use 'is' with singular subjects (like 'the impact') to describe a state or quality using an adjective.
日本語: 主語が単数(the impact など)の場合、be 動詞の 'is' に形容詞を続けて、状態や特徴を表します。
The food is really delicious.
この食べ物はとてもおいしいです。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using words like 'amazing' or 'wonderful' is common when praising community service or positive actions to show enthusiasm.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
日本語: ~したいという願望や意図を表すには、「want to」の後に動詞の原形を続けます。
I want to learn English.
私は英語を学びたいです。
EN: In Western cultures, volunteering is a common way to build social connections and give back to the community. Asking 'How can I join?' shows enthusiasm and initiative.
EN: Use 'on' with days of the week or 'weekends' to show when something happens. Adding an 's' to 'weekends' means it happens regularly.
日本語: 曜日や「週末」に起こる出来事を表すときは、直前に 'on' を使います。'weekends' のように語尾に 's' をつけると、習慣的な出来事であることを表せます。
I play basketball on weekends.
私は週末にバスケットボールをします。
EN: In many Western cultures, volunteering on weekends is a common social activity and a way to give back to the local community.
EN: Use 'That works for me' to show you agree with a plan or time.
日本語: 提案された計画や日時に同意するときは、「That works for me」を使います。
Meeting at 3 PM works for me.
午後3時に会うので問題ありません。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That works for me' is a very common and polite way to accept a suggestion during casual or business conversations.
EN: Use 'need + people + to + verb' to talk about what you want others to do.
日本語: 誰かに何かをしてほしいと伝えるときは、「need + 人 + to + 動詞」を使います。
I need you to help me.
あなたに手伝ってもらう必要があります。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, donating gently used clothes and non-perishable food to NGOs or 'food banks' is a very common way for citizens to support their local community.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or possibility.
日本語: 「can」の後に動詞原形を続け、能力や可能性を表します。
I can bring some food to the party.
パーティーに食べ物を少し持っていくことができます。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, donating gently used clothes to NGOs or local charities is a very common way to support the community and promote recycling.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that finished at a specific time in the past.
日本語: 過去形(動詞 + ed)を使って、過去の特定の時点で完了した動作について話します。
Last week, we visited a museum.
先週、私たちは博物館を訪れました。
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at local NGOs or food banks is a common way to support neighbors and build social connections.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give your opinion or react to something you just heard.
日本語: 聞いたことに対して感想やリアクションを伝えるときは、「That is a/an + 形容詞 + 名詞」のパターンを使います。
That is a beautiful song!
とても美しい曲ですね!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving positive feedback like 'That is a big impact' is a common way to encourage someone who is doing volunteer work.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas or feelings in one sentence.
日本語: 1つの文の中で、対比となる2つの考えや感情をつなぐときは 'but' を使います。
The test was difficult, but I passed it.
テストは難しかったですが、合格しました。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, people often emphasize the personal satisfaction ('felt good') that comes after physical labor or community service.
EN: Use '-ing' (Gerunds) at the beginning of a sentence to turn an action into a subject.
日本語: 文頭に動詞の -ing 形(動名詞)を置くことで、動作を文の主語にすることができます。
Learning English is fun.
英語を学ぶのはとても楽しいです。
EN: This sentence reflects the English idiom 'Actions speak louder than words,' emphasizing the value of practical help over mere promises.
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things when the adjective is long (two or more syllables).
日本語: 形容詞が長い場合(2音節以上)、2つのものを比較するときは「more + 形容詞 + than」を使います。
Health is more important than money.
健康は金銭よりも大切です。
EN: This is a common English proverb: 'Actions speak louder than words.' It emphasizes that what you do is more significant than what you say you will do.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
日本語: 発言したその場で決めた将来の予定や約束を表すには、「will」の後に動詞の原形を続けます。
I will call you tomorrow.
明日あなたに電話します。
EN: In English, when specifying a time like 'next Saturday morning', we do not use a preposition like 'at' or 'on' before 'next'.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
日本語: 将来行う予定のことや約束について話すには、「will」を使います。
I will call you tomorrow.
明日あなたに電話します。
EN: In casual conversation, 'later' is a common way to end a promise of action without specifying an exact time, implying it will be done soon.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about future events or feelings that you expect to happen.
日本語: 将来起こると予想される出来事や気持ちを表すときは、「will」を使います。
The party will be great.
パーティーはきっと素晴らしいものになりますよ。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding someone's name after 'Thank you' makes the appreciation feel more personal and sincere.
EN: The structure 'make + object + adjective' is used to describe causing a person or thing to change into a certain state.
日本語: 人やものをある状態にすることを表すときは、「make + 目的語 + 形容詞」の構文を使います。
Exercise makes your body healthy.
運動は体を健康にします。
EN: The concept of 'community' is very important in many cultures, emphasizing that collective action leads to better results than working alone.
EN: The phrase 'can't wait to' is used to express that you are very excited about doing something in the future.
日本語: 「can't wait to」という構文は、これから行うことにとてもワクワクしていて、待ちきれない気持ちを表すときに使います。
I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
明日あなたにお会いするのが待ちきれません!
EN: Volunteering is a common and highly valued activity in many English-speaking communities, often seen as a way to give back and build social connections.
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: ボランティアをする、ボランティア活動に参加する
文中での意味: 地域の、地元の
文中での意味: 地域社会、コミュニティ
文中での意味: 影響、及ぼす効果
文中での意味: 寄付する、寄贈する
文中での意味: 家族(複数形)
文中での意味: 行動、行為
文中での意味: より強い、より頑丈な
文中での意味: 住所、アドレス
文中での意味: 素晴らしい、見事な
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。
What you do is more significant than what you say.
言葉より行動
To have a significant effect on a person or situation.
影響を与える;変化をもたらす
To be very excited about something and eager to do it.
...するのが待ちきれない
Non-Governmental Organization; a non-profit group that operates independently of any government, typically one that addresses social or political issues.
非政府組織
The measurable effect or positive change that a project or action has on a community or social problem.
社会的影響 / インパクト
A phrase used to indicate that a suggested time, plan, or arrangement is convenient or acceptable.
私には都合がいいです / 大丈夫です