Meaning
「I wouldn't want you to」は英語で相手に対する配慮や気遣いを表現する際に使われるフレーズです。この表現は、相手が特定の行動を取らないように促す、あるいはその行動を避けることを勧める場合に使われます。
例えば、友人が雨の中で遠くまで歩こうとしているとき、「I wouldn't want you to get wet」（濡れてほしくない）ということで、傘を貸すか、車で送りたいという気持ちを伝えられます。このように、「I wouldn't want you to」は、相手に対して直接的な命令をするのではなく、間接的に願いや意向を伝えるために用いられます。
この表現は、丁寧さや思いやりを示すために非常に役立ちます。例えば、「I wouldn't want you to worry」（心配してほしくない）ということで、相手の不安を和らげることができるでしょう。
このように、「I wouldn't want you to」は、他者への気遣いや配慮を示すための便利なフレーズです。
Today's Sentences
- I wouldn’t want you to be late.
- I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
- I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
- I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
- I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
- Writer's Note
01
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to visit me.
What are you doing later?
この後は何をする予定ですか?
I’m gonna go visit my Grandma.
How are you for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
遅刻しないようにしたいのですが。
I’ve got about 30 minutes before I should get going.
Situation 2
It’s been great catching up with you.
Likewise.
It’s so good to hear that you’re doing well.
元気だと聞いてとても嬉しいです。
Are you okay for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
遅れてほしくないので。
Actually, I should get going.
I’ve gotta pick up the kids from school.
学校から子供たちを迎えに行かなきゃ。
02
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
Situation 1
You should wear something warmer.
Like a sweater or jacket?
The mornings are getting chillier
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
風邪をひかないように気をつけてください。
Okay.
Situation 2
Are you coughing?
Yes, I’ve got a bit of a sore throat.
Can I pick up some medicine for you?
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
あなたが病気になるのは避けたいです。
If you can, that would be helpful.
I’ve got a sore throat, cough, and sneezing.
I’ve got a sore throat, cough, and sneezing.
03
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
Situation 1
I’m gonna walk home.
I can give you a ride.
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
あなたを一人にしたくありません。
It’s okay.
It’s just a few blocks away.
ほんの数ブロック先です。
Alright.
Let me know when you get home.
家に着いたら教えてね。
Situation 2
My friends were over but they just left.
Are you okay?
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
一人にしたくありません。
I’m okay.
I’ll just clean up a bit before my family gets home.
家族が帰宅する前に少し片付けをしておきます。
Well, let me know if you need some company.
04
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
Situation 1
Thanks for preparing all this food.
You’re welcome.
It was my pleasure.
私の方こそ嬉しかったです。
I just might overeat!
Don’t do that.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
食べ過ぎないでほしいです。
Situation 2
Is this plate all for me?
It is.
But you don’t have to finish it.
しかし、終わらせる必要はありません。
It looks really good.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
05
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Situation 1
My husband tries to help around the house.
He takes out the garbage and does the dishes.
彼はゴミを出して皿洗いをします。
Really? No one ever helps me at our house.
I should ask him why he never does things for me.
彼にどうして私のために何もしてくれないのか尋ねるべきですね。
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Some things need to be said.
Situation 2
Well, I don’t think she can be trusted.
Why?
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
だから、彼女が嘘をついていたことを今お伝えします。
Thanks for letting me know.
Writer's Note
It is a contraction of "would not", which makes it sound more natural in conversation. While the literal translation to "Why would not want you to" is grammatically correct, it sounds awkward and is rarely used in modern English. The contraction "wouldn't" helps the sentence flow better and makes it sound more conversational.
