Meaning
「I have to admit that」は英語で「認めざるを得ない」という意味です。この表現は、話し手が何かを認めることに抵抗を感じているが、それでも事実として受け入れなければならないことを示しています。例えば、他人の意見や行動が予想外に良かった場合や、自分の間違いを認めざるを得ない状況で使われます。
使い方としては、何かをしぶしぶ認める際に、前置きとして使われることが多いです。例文を挙げるとすると、「I have to admit that her presentation was impressive.」という文は「彼女のプレゼンテーションが印象的だったことを認めざるを得ない」という意味になります。ここで話し手は、彼女のプレゼンテーションが予想以上だったことを認めています。
この表現を使うことで、話し手の正直な感情や、場合によっては感心している気持ちを伝えることができます。普段は認めたくないことを受け入れる際に、感情を素直に表現する手助けとなります。
Today's Sentences
- I have to admit that she is pretty.
- I have to admit that you were right.
- I have to admit that my health has improved.
- I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
- I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
- Writer's Note
01
I have to admit that she is pretty.
Situation 1
Your kids are beautiful!
Especially your daughter.
特にあなたの娘さんが素晴らしいです。
I have to admit that she is pretty.
You must be extremely proud of them.
I am.
Situation 2
You and your wife look amazing tonight.
Thanks!
I have to admit that she is pretty.
彼女が「pretty」であることを認めざるを得ません。
It’s so great to see you two so happy.
I'm really happy that I found the one.
02
I have to admit that you were right.
Situation 1
Aren’t you glad that you ordered the steak?
I have to admit that you were right.
I knew you wouldn’t be happy with a salmon salad.
You know me too well.
Situation 2
Didn’t I tell you that it was dangerous?
I have to admit that you were right.
You would've gotten hurt if you'd bought that secondhand motorbike.
Thank goodness I decided to buy a car instead.
03
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been doing well.
I know you were sick a few years ago.
Are things better?
今は良くなりましたか？
I have to admit that my health has improved.
Thank you for asking.
お尋ねいただきありがとうございます。
Situation 2
You look great! How have you been?
I have to admit that my health has improved.
That’s wonderful to hear.
I’ve been cancer-free for 6 years now.
04
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Situation 1
Are these for me?
Yes!
Happy Birthday.
お誕生日おめでとうございます。
You didn’t have to.
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful though.
でも、これらの花が美しいことは認めざるを得ません。
I thought you’d like them.
Situation 2
Look at all these flowers!
Surprise!
I thought I’d decorate the house for you.
あなたのために家を飾ろうと思いました。
I have to admit that these flowers are beautiful.
Our home looks and smells amazing!
私たちの家は見た目も香りも素晴らしいです！
I hope this makes your day.
05
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Situation 1
Did you make lunch for everyone at the office?
I did!
Help yourself to a sandwich!
サンドイッチをどうぞ！
Wow, I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
Thank you.
You should have seconds!
おかわりはいかがですか！
Situation 2
Do you wanna try this sandwich I made?
Wow!
I have to admit that this sandwich is very delicious.
このサンドイッチはとても美味しいと認めざるを得ません。
I hope you aren’t too full before dinner.
Don't worry, I always leave room for dinner.
Writer's Note
Depending on the situation, "to admit" something means to affirm a truth or to positively confess to engaging a specific thought, statement or action.
Affirming the truth means you say 'yes' or to confirm that something is true. The examples given above are more like truth affirming phrases.
Another way you "admit to something" is if you confess to an action that you are guilty of or feel bad about. In this case, you may tell your husband that you cheated on him. You could tell your parents that you shoplifted from the mall or confess to a serious crime.
What kind of actions or thoughts can you tell us about? What have you felt bad about in the past? Let us know!
