Meaning
「I came here to」は、自分が特定の場所に来た目的を述べるための表現です。英語では、「私はここに〇〇するために来ました」と訳されます。この表現は、行動の目的を明確にする際に非常に便利です。
以下に具体的な使い方を示します。
このように、「I came here to + 動詞の原形」という形で使われ、動詞の部分を変えることで、さまざまな目的を表現できます。目的をしっかりと相手に伝えたいときに、このフレーズを活用してみてください。
また、目的を述べる際には、その場の状況や相手によって、丁寧な表現を付け加えるとより良い印象を与えることができます。
Today's Sentences
- I came here to see you.
- I came here to pick up a prescription.
- I came here to complain about the noise.
- I came here to talk about our argument.
- I came here to buy the new smartphone.
- Writer's Note
01
I came here to see you.
Situation 1
I came here to see you.
Really? Wanna grab a coffee?
Sure!
What do you feel like having?
I feel like a frappe!
フラッペが飲みたい気分です!
Situation 2
It’s been awhile since I saw you!
Yes, I came here to see you today.
How lovely. How have you been?
I’ve been busy but good.
Thank you.
ありがとうございます。
02
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Situation
How can I help you?
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Name please?
Janet Smithson.
03
I came here to complain about the noise.
Situation 1
I’d like to speak to the manager please.
Sure, one moment.
I came here to complain about the noise?
Could you explain the situation please?
Situation 2
I came here to complain about the noise.
Sorry about that.
We’re just having a birthday party tonight.
今夜は誕生日パーティーを開いています。
Do you think you could turn down the music a bit?
Not a problem.
Again, sorry for the noise.
再び、ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません。
04
I came here to talk about our argument.
Situation 1
Are you able to talk?
I am but I’m not sure that I want to.
I came here to talk about our argument.
Is there anything more to say about our divorce?
Situation 2
I came here to talk about our argument.
What is there left to say?
Come on, I think we are mature enough to talk it over.
Ok, let’s talk.
05
I came here to buy the new smartphone.
Situation 1
Can I help you find something?
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok, the newest smartphones are here on this table.
I’ll take a look. Thank you.
Situation 2
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok,
are you currently on a phone plan?
現在、携帯電話プランをご利用中ですか?
Yes,
I’m on a monthly plan.
私は月額プランに加入しています。
Take a look around and let me know if there’s a phone you like.
Writer's Note
You can use "I came here to" to explain the purpose or specific reason for your visit.
Let's look at some more examples to get your thinking gears rolling:
- I came here to meet my friend.
- I came here to ask you a question.
- I came here to see the sunset.
- I came here to apply for a job.
- I came here to help you, not to argue.
- I came here to study in a quiet place.
- I came here to buy some groceries.
- I came here to return a book I borrowed.
- I came here to relax and enjoy the view.
Were these sentences helpful in making the phrase clearer for you? Did this post help you feel more confident using the phrase? I hope these posts add depth and clarity to any comprehension issues!