Meaning
「What kind of」は英語で「どのような種類の」や「どんな種類の」という意味を持つ表現です。このフレーズは、具体的な種類やタイプを尋ねたいときに使われます。たとえば、新しいレストランで食事をする際に、どんな種類の料理があるのか知りたい場合に「What kind of food do they serve?」と尋ねることができます。
また、「What kind of」は、特定の物や概念の特徴を明らかにするためにも使用されます。例えば、友達が新しい映画を見たと言った場合、その映画のジャンルを知りたいときに「What kind of movie is it?」と質問することができます。
この表現は、日常会話で非常に便利で、さまざまな状況で使われるため、しっかりと覚えておくと良いでしょう。質問の対象となるものの具体的な情報を求める際に役立ちます。
Today's Sentences
- What kind of dog is it?
- What kind of music do you like?
- What kind of exercises do you do?
- What kind of food would you like to eat?
- What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
- Writer's Note
01
What kind of dog is it?
Situation 1
Can I say ‘hello’?
Sure.
He won't jump on you or anything.
彼はあなたに飛びかかることはありません。
What's his name?
What kind of dog is he?
彼はどんな種類の犬ですか？
His name is Bruno and he’s an English Labrador.
Situation 2
Your dog is absolutely adorable!
Thanks.
What kind of dog is it?
It’s a Bedlington Terrier.
02
What kind of music do you like?
Situation 1
This track is really good.
Thanks.
What kind of music do you like?
どんな音楽が好きですか？
I usually listen to R&B but I like pop music too.
Looks like we have similar tastes in music.
Situation 2
What kind of music do you like?
I’m into Electronic music but I listen to a lot of Classical music too.
Really?
Those two genres are very different.
その2つのジャンルはとても異なっています。
I guess the two balance each other out.
One is super upbeat but classical is often relaxing.
一方はとても陽気で、クラシックはしばしばリラックスさせてくれます。
03
What kind of exercises do you do?
Situation 1
You look really fit.
Thanks.
I go to the gym every other day.
私は一日おきにジムに行きます。
What kind of exercises do you do?
I usually do interval training.
Situation 2
What kind of exercises do you do?
I like exercising outdoors so I’m usually running or cycling.
I like to run in the mornings as well.
We should meet for a morning run some time.
04
What kind of food would you like to eat?
Situation 1
There’s so much to eat at this festival!
What kind of food would you like to eat?
I sorta feel like Mexican.
How about you?
あなたはどうですか？
Sounds good.
I see a food truck with tacos and enchiladas over there.
あそこにタコスとエンチラーダを売っているフードトラックがありますね。
Situation 2
Thanks for picking me up.
Thanks for having dinner with me.
What kind of food would you like to eat?
どんな料理を食べたいですか？
Should we go to the fusion restaurant on 3rd?
They have savory Asian dishes that have good reviews.
そこには評判の良い美味しいアジア料理があります。
That sounds really good.
05
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
Situation 1
Wanna come over to watch a movie?
Sure.
What time should I come over?
何時に伺えばよろしいですか？
8 or 9?
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
どんな夜食を楽しんでいますか？
Late-night would be popcorn.
Situation 2
We’re having a game night.
Really?
Sounds like fun.
面白そうですね。
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
I usually don’t eat too late but veggie or antipasto platters are good for sharing.
Writer's Note
Kind of vs. Sort of
"Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
You use "kind of/sort of" when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way.
Since we’ve covered "kind of" above, here are some "sort of" examples:
Q. Are you feeling better?
A. Sort of.
A. まあまあです。
Q. How about these ones?
A. That’s the sort of tent I was looking for.
A. それは私が探していた種類のテントです。
Q. What do you do when you’re at home?
A. I enjoy listening to music, drawing, that sort of thing.
A. 音楽を聴いたり、絵を描いたり、そのようなことを楽しんでいます。
Q. Is something wrong with the car?
A. Tire problems, squeaking brakes, these sorts of things.
A. タイヤの問題やブレーキの音が鳴るといったことです。
