Meaning
「I’ve noticed that」は、英語で自分が何かに気づいたことや観察したことを伝える際に使われる表現です。このフレーズは、過去のある時点から現在にかけて継続して気づいていることを示すのに便利です。
例えば、日常会話で「I’ve noticed that you’ve been working late recently.（最近、遅くまで仕事をしていることに気づきました）」というように使います。この文脈では、相手の行動や状況の変化に対して自分の観察を述べています。
「I’ve noticed that」は、単に事実を述べるのではなく、相手に対する配慮や関心を示すニュアンスも持っています。このため、ビジネスシーンや親しい間柄での会話においてもよく使われます。
この表現を用いることで、相手とのコミュニケーションがより円滑になり、信頼関係を築く手助けとなるでしょう。
Today's Sentences
- I’ve noticed that he loves her very much.
- I’ve noticed that the flowers are blooming.
- I’ve noticed that you’ve changed your hair.
- I’ve noticed that you’re wearing a new dress.
- I’ve noticed that she drinks coffee in the morning.
- Writer's Note
01
I’ve noticed that he loves her very much.
Situation 1
How have you been since your daughter was born?
I feel back to normal now.
My husband just melts when he sees her.
夫は彼女を見るとメロメロになります。
I’ve noticed that he loves her very much.
He does.
We’re both really happy.
私たちは二人とも本当に幸せです。
Situation 2
I’ve noticed that he loves her very much.
He’s absolutely in love.
I’ve never seen him happier.
こんなに幸せそうな彼を見たことがありません。
Will you be going to their wedding in June?
Yes, I’m planning to attend.
02
I’ve noticed that the flowers are blooming.
Situation 1
Isn’t the weather beautiful today?
I’ve noticed that the flowers are blooming.
It definitely feels like spring.
I think we should go for walks during lunch to enjoy the spring season.
Situation 2
Have you finished your lunch?
Join me for a walk.
一緒に散歩に行きましょう。
Sure, I’d love to.
The weather is getting warmer.
I’ve noticed that the flowers are blooming.
花が咲いているのに気づきました。
Yea, it feels like it turned into spring overnight.
03
I’ve noticed that you’ve changed your hair.
Situation 1
You look different!
Really?
What could it be.
何でしょうか。
I’ve noticed that you’ve changed your hair.
That’s right! I dyed my hair the other day.
Thanks for noticing.
気づいてくれてありがとう。
Situation 2
I’ve noticed that you’ve changed your hair.
Thank you for noticing.
I got a fresh new cut and color last week.
先週、新しくカットとカラーをしました。
It looks great on you!
Thanks for the compliment.
You made my day!
あなたのおかげで素晴らしい一日になりました！
04
I’ve noticed that you’re wearing a new dress.
Situation 1
Are you going somewhere tonight?
Why do you ask?
I’ve noticed that you’re wearing a new dress.
I’m actually going on a blind date right after work.
Situation 2
I’ve noticed that you’re wearing a new dress.
Thank you.
It looks great on you.
You can never go wrong with a little black dress.
「little black dress」はいつでも間違いありません。
I agree.
Classic black is always my default when I’m unsure.
クラシックなブラックは、迷ったときにはいつも私の定番です。
05
I’ve noticed that she drinks coffee in the morning.
Situation 1
Do you know where Jessie is?
I’ve noticed that she drinks coffee in the morning.
She might be in the break room.
彼女は休憩室にいるかもしれません。
Maybe I’ll just wait until she gets back to her desk.
I can let her know that you were looking for her, if you’re busy.
Situation 2
I wonder where Charlotte went.
I’ve noticed that she drinks coffee in the morning.
Really?
Should we go to the campus cafe and meet up with her?
キャンパスのカフェに行って彼女に会いましょうか？
Sure.
I could do with a cup of coffee right now.
今すぐにでもコーヒーが飲みたいです。
Writer's Note
Did you know that "I noticed" refers to a specific moment in time. It is used in the present tense and expresses a current observation or realization. "I have noticed" is used to explain an extended amount of time perhaps in the past and potentially in the future.
Let's look at some "I notice/I noticed" examples:
- I notice that the sun is beginning to set.
- Do you notice that she hasn't been into work for the past week?
- Would he notice if I wore a different outfit?
- I noticed that you were crying earlier.
- I just wanted to thank you since you noticed my coffee was on top of my car.
So fellow⭐Welling-ers⭐ there you have it! Now you can use "I've noticed that" and "I noticed" in a casually or professional setting. Practice with your friends and family so that you are confident and comfortable using it in new settings.
