Meaning
「I can't afford to」は、何かをする余裕がない、または何かをすることができないという意味を持つ表現です。具体的には、金銭的な面だけでなく、時間やエネルギーの余裕がない場合にも使われます。
このフレーズは、以下のように使われます。
I can't afford toは、個人の状況や制限を伝えたいときに非常に便利なフレーズです。日常会話やビジネスシーンで広く使われており、相手に自分の事情を理解してもらうための重要な表現となります。
Today's Sentences
- I can’t afford to travel.
- I can’t afford to lose you.
- I can’t afford to get married.
- I can’t afford to eat out often.
- I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
- Writer's Note
01
I can’t afford to travel.
Situation 1
What are you doing this weekend?
I’m flying to New York for a few days.
Really?
I can’t afford to travel.
旅行する余裕がありません。
Neither can I.
I just save a lot and look for deals.
ただ、たくさん貯金して、お得な情報を探します。
Situation 2
What’s your goal this year?
I’d love to go on vacation.
But I can’t afford to travel.
しかし、旅行する余裕がありません。」
No doubt, trips cost a lot.
If I were you, I’d plan ahead!
もし私があなたの立場なら、前もって計画を立てるでしょう！
I guess making a plan would be a smarter way to travel.
02
I can’t afford to lose you.
Situation 1
Are we breaking up?
I think it’s time to go our separate ways.
I can’t afford to lose you.
It’ll ruin me.
私にとって大変なことになります。
I don’t see any other way.
I can’t ignore the cheating and lies.
不正行為と嘘を無視することはできません。
Situation 2
I’m here to tell you that I’m leaving the company.
I can’t afford to lose you.
We need someone like you to lead the team.
私たちにはあなたのような人がチームを率いる必要があります。
I’m sorry, I wish things were different.
But I’ve already made up my mind.
しかし、私はすでに決心しました。
Okay, I respect your decision.
I’ll let HR know.
人事部に知らせておきます。
03
I can’t afford to get married.
Situation 1
You should tell her the truth.
But she wants me to propose.
If you don’t tell her that you’re having money problems, she’ll misunderstand your actions.
I guess I should tell her that I can’t afford to get married.
Situation 2
I can’t afford to get married.
Who can?
A wedding is a significant expense.
結婚式は大きな出費です。
I don’t think she’s open to other options though.
I think you should discuss the situation with her.
04
I can’t afford to eat out often.
Situation 1
Do you wanna join us for Wing Night on Friday?
I can’t afford to eat out often.
It’s okay.
Just bring some cash and we can share.
現金を少し持ってくれば、一緒に分け合いましょう。
I wouldn’t be comfortable with that.
But thank you for inviting me.
お誘いいただきありがとうございます。
Situation 2
How come you always pack your lunch?
I can’t afford to eat out often.
Are you saving up for something?
Actually, I’m saving toward a down payment for a condo.
05
I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
Situation 1
Did you get a new wallet?
Yea, I went shopping this weekend.
It’s really nice.
I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
贅沢品を買う余裕がない。
I used to think that way.
But I stopped spending on the little things to buy a better quality product.
しかし、より良い品質の製品を購入するために、小さなことにお金を使うのをやめました。
Situation 2
I can’t afford to buy luxury goods.
I don’t know many people who can actually afford them financially.
People seem to want to show off their wealth and higher status.
It might be about feeling self-worth through the act of purchasing the finer things in life.
Writer's Note
"Can't" is used in the present tense to express a lack of ability. Here are some examples of "can't" + verb to express things you cannot do.
- I can't stand properly with these heels.
- You can't eat junk food for dinner.
- We can't spoil our kids this way.
- He can't see her because she's in ICU.
- She can't expect people to give her all the attention she wants.
- Our company can't serve the needs of our senior staff any longer.
- I can't imagine all the pain you must be going through.
- You can't undo what has already been done.
What kind of things do you usually advise not to do? What kind of warnings do you give members of your family, using the word "can't"? Don't be shy, share your sentences!
