Meaning
「I can't wait to/for」は、何かを楽しみにしている気持ちや、早くその瞬間が来てほしいという期待を表現するフレーズです。この表現は、待ち遠しい気持ちを伝えるときに使います。
「I can't wait to」は、動詞の不定詞と組み合わせて使われ、具体的な行動や出来事を楽しみにしている場合に用います。例えば、「I can't wait to see you」は「あなたに会うのが待ちきれない」という意味です。
一方で、「I can't wait for」は名詞や名詞句と組み合わせて使われ、その出来事や物事が起こるのを楽しみにしている場合に用います。例えば、「I can't wait for the weekend」は「週末が待ちきれない」という意味です。
このフレーズを使うことで、相手に自分の期待感や楽しみにしていることを効果的に伝えることができます。日常会話でよく使われる表現の一つですので、ぜひ取り入れてみてください。
Today's Sentences
- I can't wait to see you.
- I can't wait to see my family.
- I can't wait for this week to be over.
- I can't wait for the new album to come out.
- I can't wait for my birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I can't wait to see you.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too!
I’ve been counting down the days.
ずっと日を数えていました。
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
私がSUVで空港まで運転します。
Situation 2
I’m just outside your office.
Really?
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too. I’ll be out in a second.
02
I can't wait to see my family.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see my family.
You must be so excited.
It’s been a few years since I saw them.
You must get homesick from time to time.
Situation 2
I can’t wait to see my family.
They’ll be glad you weren’t hurt too bad.
Do they know I was in a car accident?
They do and they’re on their way to the hospital.
03
I can't wait for this week to be over.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long week.
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Are you doing anything this weekend?
Honestly,
I’m just gonna sleep off the stress.
ストレスを解消するために寝ることにします。
Situation 2
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Why?
All this wedding planning is so stressful.
I heard that it can get quite overwhelming.
04
I can't wait for the new album to come out.
Situation
I can’t wait for the new album to come out.
Is it today?
Yes! I’ve been waiting a whole year!
You must be excited.
05
I can't wait for my birthday.
Situation 1
I can’t wait for my birthday.
Really? I stopped counting mine.
It’s the one day of the year my family does nice things for me.
I can see why you’re looking forward to your special day.
Situation 2
I’ve been wanting these new shoes.
What kind of shoes?
These cool new retro sneakers.
I can’t wait for my birthday!
誕生日が待ち遠しいです！
Since you work, why don’t you buy your own shoes?
Writer’s Note
The phrase "I can’t wait to" or "I can’t wait for" is a common and enthusiastic way to express excitement or eagerness about something in the future.
- Key Points for "I can’t wait to / for"
👉 Used to express strong excitement or impatience for a future event.
👉 Similar in meaning to: "I’m really looking forward to" but often more emotional or casual.
Examples:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend! - Structure:
"I can’t wait to" + base verb
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
"I can’t wait for" + noun / noun phrase
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
👉 未来の出来事に対する強い興奮や待ちきれない気持ちを表現するために使います。
👉 意味的には「I’m really looking forward to」に似ていますが、より感情的またはカジュアルな表現です。
例:
👉 映画を見るのが待ちきれない！
👉 週末が待ちきれない！
「I can’t wait to」 + 기본 동사
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
「I can’t wait for」 + 명사 / 명사구
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
Have any of these situations happened to you? I think there were more times when I couldn’t wait for something to happen when I was younger. But as I grew older, and maybe wiser, there was less to look forward to? But I’m trying to change how I think and accept what I cannot change and be grateful for all that comes my way. In turn, I have noticed that I am more excited about the little joys that life throws at me. Let me know if you feel the same. What kinds of events or things excite you that you can’t wait for them to happen? Leave a comment below!
