Meaning
「Is it possible to」は、何かが可能かどうかを尋ねるときに使用される英語の表現です。日本語で言うと「〜することは可能ですか？」という意味に相当します。このフレーズは、何かを依頼したり、許可を求めたり、実行可能性を確認するために使われます。
例えば、新しいプロジェクトに取り組む前に「Is it possible to finish this task by next week?」と聞くことで「このタスクを来週までに終わらせることは可能ですか？」と尋ねることができます。このように、具体的な行動や計画について確認したいときに便利です。
また、丁寧な依頼としても使用されます。例えば、「Is it possible to get a refund?」は「返金を受けることは可能ですか？」という意味で、相手に丁寧に確認したいときに使います。
「Is it possible to」は、状況や相手によって柔軟に使える表現であり、日常会話からビジネスシーンまで幅広く利用されています。
Today's Sentences
- Is it possible to park here?
- Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
- Is it possible to switch seats?
- Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
- Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
01
Is it possible to park here?
Situation 1
Are you visiting the festival today?
Yes I am,
is it possible to park here?
ここに駐車することは可能ですか？
Unfortunately,
we’re full here but you can park down the street.
こちらは満車ですが、通りの下に駐車することができます。
Thanks a lot!
本当にありがとう！
Situation 2
Is it possible to park here?
No, if you park here you will get towed.
Even for 10 minutes?
Sorry ma’am, those are the rules.
02
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
Situation 1
Tickethub, how can I help you?
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
Do you mean for today’s soccer game?
Yes, the one at 4:30pm.
Situation 2
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
I couldn’t find any available online.
It must be sold out.
Too bad, I really wanted to go.
03
Is it possible to switch seats?
Situation 1
Can you see the players?
No, I can’t see a thing.
Is it possible to switch seats?
No, I don't think we can switch seats last minute.
Situation 2
Excuse me, is it possible to switch seats?
I believe there are a few empty seats on the flight.
Should I wait?
Let me see how the seats fill up and I’ll come let you know.
04
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
Situation 1
Do you find that you eat more during the colder months?
I definitely pack on more weight as it gets colder.
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
I’m sure it’s possible but
I can imagine that it would be a challenge.
それは挑戦になるだろうと想像できます。
Situation 2
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
Don’t even talk to me about losing weight.
Why?
It feels like a lifelong battle
and winters are no exception.
冬も例外ではありません。
05
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
Situation 1
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
Sure. So a Vanilla Latte with lactose-free milk?
Yes, please.
Coming right up!
Situation 2
We’ll be going around with refreshments now.
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
I’m sorry,
we don’t have any lactose-free milk.
「lactose-free milk」はございません。
That’s okay,
I’ll just have sparkling water then.
スパークリングウォーターをいただきます。
