Meaning
「I need to」は英語で「～しなければならない」や「～する必要がある」という意味を持ちます。この表現は、何かをする必要性や義務を示すときに使われます。
例えば、「I need to finish my homework.」と言うと、「宿題を終わらせる必要がある」という意味になります。この場合、「I need to」は、宿題を終わらせることがやるべきこと、または責任であることを示しています。
「I need to」は個人的な必要性を強調するため、他の人にそれを伝える際にも使います。例えば、「I need to go to the dentist.」は「歯医者に行く必要がある」です。
この表現は日常会話で非常に頻繁に使われ、何かを優先的に行う必要があるときや、計画や予定を話すときに役立ちます。
「I need to」は、単なる希望や願望ではなく、必須事項として捉えられるため、相手に対して真剣さを伝えることができます。
Today's Sentences
- I need to win.
- I need to work out.
- I need to go on a vacation.
- I need to go to the market.
- I need to volunteer on the weekend.
- Writer's Note
01
I need to win.
Situation 1
The race is tomorrow.
You’ll do great.
Believe in yourself!
自分を信じてください！
I need to win.
Winning isn’t everything.
But I hope you get to celebrate afterwards!
でも、その後でお祝いできるといいですね！
Situation 2
I’m so nervous about the game.
You’ve been competing for years now.
There’s nothing to worry about.
心配することはありません。
I need to win.
You win some and you lose some.
Stay positive.
前向きにいきましょう。
02
I need to work out.
Situation 1
The weather is horrible this week.
I hope it gets better soon.
I need to work out.
運動しなければなりません。
Were you planning on going for a run?
Yes, my goal was to run 10k every morning.
So much for that.
それもこれまでです。
Situation 2
I’ve been so stressed these past few days.
Oh no.
How about meditating?
瞑想してみてはどうでしょうか？
I need to work out.
Maybe you could ride that new bike you got last month.
03
I need to go on a vacation.
Situation 1
I need to go on a vacation.
Have you been stressed?
Yes, too many hours at the office.
Well, I hear the beaches are great this time of year.
Situation 2
Raising kids is such a handful.
I need to go on a vacation.
休暇に行きたいです。
Have they been getting to you?
Well, sometimes you just need to feel yourself again.
Trying to be a good parent can be overwhelming.
04
I need to go to the market.
Situation 1
It looks like there’s nothing to eat.
Have you checked the freezer for leftovers?
I need to go to the market.
Let me know if you need anything.
何か必要なものがあれば教えてください。
Actually, could you pick up some milk and eggs?
Thanks!
ありがとう！
Situation 2
I need to go to the market.
Is there something you wanted to get?
Just some wine and cheese for us tonight.
Let’s go to the market together.
05
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Situation 1
What are you doing on Saturday?
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
What kind of volunteer work?
I’ll be helping out at the food bank.
Situation 2
We’re going to the beach on Sunday.
Wanna come?
一緒に来ませんか？
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Where will you be?
I perform free wellness exams for animals on the weekends.
Writer's Note
Similar Words & Phrases
"Need" - Requiring something because it is essential or very important. Also, expressing necessity or obligation.
"Must" - Describes a general or permanent obligation, or an obligation in the near future.
"Should" - When talking about obligation, things that are necessary to do, or to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.
"Have to" - When something is necessary or required, or obliged to do something or have something happen.
Let's look at the examples below:
- I need to do the dishes.
- I must do the dishes.
- I should do the dishes.
- I have to do the dishes.
- He needs to go surfing.
- He should go surfing.
- He must go surfing.
- He has to go surfing.
Write your own examples, practice them aloud, and record yourself!
