Meaning
「I'm dying to」は英語で非常に強い願望や期待を表現する表現です。直訳すると「死ぬほど〜したい」となりますが、実際には「とても〜したい」「〜するのが待ちきれない」という意味で使われます。
この表現は、何かに対する強い好奇心や楽しみを伝えたいときに使います。たとえば、新しい映画が公開されたときに、「あの映画を早く見たい!」という気持ちを伝えるために「I'm dying to see that movie!」と言うことができます。
日常会話では、友人や家族に自分の強い興味や欲求を伝える際に便利です。特に、相手に自分の興奮や期待を共有したいときに使われます。
例文としては、
- 「I'm dying to try that new restaurant.」- その新しいレストランを試してみたくてたまらない。
- 「I'm dying to know the results.」- 結果が知りたくてたまらない。
このように、「I'm dying to」は、何かを非常に楽しみにしているときや、強い欲求があるときに効果的に使える表現です。
Today's Sentences
- I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
- I'm dying to see you.
- I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
- I'm dying to clean this room.
- I'm dying to eat this dessert.
- Writer's Note
01
I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
Situation 1
Oh no!
The shop on the corner closed down.
角の店が閉店したのよ。
I know.
But there’s a hot new place right next door.
でも、すぐ隣にとても人気の新しい場所があるんだ。
I heard about it.
Are the reviews any good?
レビューは良いですか?
They are!
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
あの新しいレストランを試してみたくてたまらない。
Situation 2
There are so many new fusion eateries around here.
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
The one on 1st street?
Yes! They just got a Michelin star too!
02
I'm dying to see you.
Situation 1
My flight arrives at 10am.
I hope there aren’t any delays.
I’m dying to see you.
I’ve missed you too! See you when you get here!
Situation 2
I’m dying to see you.
Me too!
It feels like it’s been a whole year.
I feel the same.
But it’s only been a few weeks!
でも、まだ数週間しか経っていません!
03
I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
Situation 1
Have you been to the new store downtown?
Yea! I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
The new suede ones right?
Yes!
I'm saving up every penny.
私は毎ペニーを貯めています。
Situation 2
I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
They’re so sleek and stylish.
I love how they go well with any outfit.
I’ll buy a pair if you do too.
04
I'm dying to clean this room.
Situation 1
I’m dying to clean this room.
Why?
What’s wrong with it?
それの何が問題なのですか?
It’s the messiest room I’ve ever seen.
Really?
Is it that bad?
そんなに悪いの?
Situation 2
I just sent the last of our guests home.
Wow,
it’s been a long night.
長い夜でしたね。
I’m dying to clean this room.
Look at this mess.
この散らかりようを見てください。
I’m so tired.
Can we clean tomorrow please?
明日掃除してもいいですか?
05
I'm dying to eat this dessert.
Situation 1
What a great meal!
Definitely. And I’m dying to eat this dessert.
Really? I don’t think I can have another bite.
You’re missing out!
Situation 2
I’m dying to eat this dessert.
It looks delicious!
I love chocolate lava cake.
Let’s dig in!
Writer’s Note
The expression "I'm dying to" is a figure of speech that emphasizes a strong desire to do something. You can use this expression when you want to show how eager you are or how much you look forward to an event. For example, I'm dying to move to a new house, I'm dying to eat lunch, I'm dying to see the concert, I'm dying to go to Hawaii. The dialogues, shown above, demonstrate common situations that you can tweak and practice on your own.
Here are some creative sentences to get you more familiar with the phrase "I'm dying to":
- I’m dying to try that new ramen place everyone’s posting about.
- I’m dying to eat something that’s not instant noodles for once.
- I’m dying to bake cookies—but mostly just to eat the dough.
- I’m dying to take a break and disappear into the mountains for a few days.
- I’m dying to visit a country where I don’t speak the language at all—just for the adventure.
- I’m dying to see the Northern Lights with my own eyes.
- I’m dying to tell you what happened—but I have to wait until we’re alone.
- I’m dying to hear how your date went. Spill everything!
- I’m dying to meet your dog. I’ve heard so much about him!
- I’m dying to start a project that actually excites me.
- I’m dying to learn something new this year—maybe coding or photography.
I've been dying to communicate with you guys! So let us know what you've been dying to do. Another day of successful learning. Cheers!