Meaning
「It’s worth」は英語で「それは価値がある」を意味します。この表現は、何かが時間やお金、努力を費やす価値があると判断されるときに使います。例えば、映画を見に行くことが期待以上に良かった場合、「It’s worth watching」と表現します。
このフレーズは、特定の活動や物事について、それに費やす価値があると感じたときに使う非常に便利な表現です。たとえば、新しいレストランで食事をすることが価格に見合う価値があると感じた場合、「It’s worth the price」と言います。
使い方の例:
- 「この本は読む価値があるよ。」→「It’s worth reading this book.」
- 「その美術館は訪れる価値がある。」→「It’s worth visiting the museum.」
このように「It’s worth」は、物事の価値や重要性を評価する際に非常に役立つ表現です。
Today's Sentences
- It’s worth trying.
- It’s worth buying.
- It’s worth visiting.
- It’s worth reading.
- It’s worth practicing.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s worth trying.
Situation 1
What are you eating?
It’s a vegan protein-rich meal.
Is it any good?
It doesn’t look very appetizing.
あまり美味しそうには見えません。
It’s worth trying.
I like it for the nutrients.
栄養素が豊富なので好きです。
Situation 2
Do you like tofu?
It’s worth trying.
It’s high in protein and great for adding flavor.
タンパク質が豊富で、風味を加えるのに最適です。
I tried tofu burgers once and they weren’t that bad.
I must’ve had one too many drinks.
お酒を少し飲み過ぎたのかもしれません。
I think if they didn’t tell you it was tofu, you’d enjoy it more.
02
It’s worth buying.
Situation 1
How do people afford such expensive things?
What kinds of things?
Like clothes, electronics, cars, and vacations.
It’s worth buying if you can afford it.
I feel that people do overspend and overindulge these days.
最近、人々は過剰にお金を使いすぎて贅沢をしていると感じます。
Situation 2
How do you like your new electric car?
It’s worth buying.
I see the advantages and disadvantages.
利点と欠点が見えます。
Take me for a ride sometime.
No time like the present.
Let’s go!
行きましょう！
03
It’s worth visiting.
Situation 1
How was your summer in Italy?
It was beautiful and there was so much delicious food.
I’d love to travel there with my husband one day.
It’s worth visiting.
Situation 2
Did you go to all the museums while you were in Paris?
There are too many to see in one visit.
But we were able to fit in museum visits here and there.
しかし、私たちはここそこに博物館訪問を組み込むことができました。
I’m going there in the fall.
It’s worth visiting.
The Louvre was the best one, hands down.
ルーブル美術館は間違いなく最高でした。
04
It’s worth reading.
Situation 1
I always see you with something to read.
I’ve been reading these magazine articles lately.
I usually just look at the photos and product info.
It’s worth reading.
I think these type of articles are underrated.
このようなタイプの記事は過小評価されていると思います。
Situation 2
These novels that were recommended on the reading list look really interesting.
Can I take a look?
Sure.
Have you read any?
何か読んだことはありますか？
I’ve read the first 10 that were recommended.
They’re worth reading.
それらは読む価値があります。
05
It’s worth practicing.
Situation 1
I signed up for basketball but I don’t know if I’ll be any good.
If you love something enough, it’s worth practicing.
I hope so.
I really want to play well.
本当にうまくプレーしたいです。
If you put in blood, sweat, and tears then you will eventually reach your goal.
Situation 2
I’m learning the violin but I don’t seem to be improving much.
Well, do you enjoy it?
I do. I want to play all these beautiful pieces.
But I just can’t seem to get my skills up to the level I need.
でも、必要なレベルまで技術を上げられないようです。
Well, keep your expectations high and keep up with the lessons.
It’s worth practicing if you love it.
それが好きなら、練習する価値があります。
Writer's Note
"Worth" usually follows the verb "to be" and is often used with "it". To leave the ground and begin flight. 2. To take off in popularity, success, or momentum. (figurative) It can then be followed by an "-ing" clause. You can see in the examples above, that this formula applies. But here's another way to use it! "Worth" is only used after verbs such as "be, seem, look" (as a predicative adjective). It means 'having a particular value', especially in money.
- It seems like it would be worth your time to get an accountant.
- Do you know how much your watch is worth?
- These costly investments aren't worth the pursuit.
- For what it's worth, I still love you.
- A picture is worth a thousand words.
- Wouldn't it be worth the wait if you purchased a new car after saving for one?
The predicate tells us what the subject is doing or experiencing and usually consists of a verb or a verb phrase and possibly a direct object, subject complement, and/or other modifiers.
So what things are worth your time? Who, in your life, makes you feel self-worth? What hobbies are worth your time? Is learning English worth it?
To get the most mileage out of these posts, try to involve aspects of your life in the situations and make it your own! 💛If you get tired, learn to rest. Not to quit.💛
