Meaning
「I realize how」は、あることに気づいたり、理解したりする際に使われる表現です。このフレーズは、何かの重要性や影響を認識したときに使われます。例えば、「I realize how important my family is to me」では、家族が自分にとってどれほど重要かを理解したことを表現しています。
この表現を使うことで、状況や事実を再評価し、以前は気づかなかった視点を得たことを伝えることができます。日常会話では、何かの価値や影響を改めて認識したときに頻繁に使われます。
「I realize how」を使用する際には、その後に具体的な状況や要素を続けて説明することが一般的です。これにより、気づいた内容が具体的に何であるかを明確に伝えることができます。
この表現は、内省や学びのプロセスを示す上で役立ち、他者とのコミュニケーションにおいても、感謝や共感を伝える手段として使われることが多いです。
Today's Sentences
- I realize how precious my pet is.
- I realize how important fitness is.
- I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
- I realize how much I need my glasses.
- I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
- Writer's Note
01
I realize how precious my pet is.
Situation 1
After I got sick, I realize how precious my pet is.
I understand what you mean.
Pets are truly like family.
ペットは本当に家族のような存在ですね。
I agree.
I wouldn’t trade that love for anything in the world.
私はその愛を世界の何ものにも代えません。
I hope you have many more years together.
Situation 2
Looks like you’re out on a walk by yourself.
Oh, we had to have my dog put down.
He was terminally ill.
彼は末期の病気でした。
I’m so sorry.
My heart goes out to you.
心からお悔やみ申し上げます。
I realize how precious my pet is, now that he’s gone.
02
I realize how important fitness is.
Situation 1
Since I injured my leg, I realize how important fitness is.
How did you hurt your leg?
I dislocated my knee joint.
Gosh, that sounds really painful.
Situation 2
I realize how important fitness is.
Why is that?
Just getting older, I feel that I struggle with my energy levels and health.
I felt the same when I entered my 40’s.
03
I realize how beautiful the sunset is.
Situation 1
Let’s go for a sundowner.
Sundowner?
Like sitting on a terrace and having a drink at sunset.
That sounds perfect!
Situation 2
I had so much fun last night.
That’s good to hear.
What did you like about it?
何が気に入りましたか?
Being with family and enjoying nature.
I realized how beautiful the sunset is.
夕日がどれほど美しいかを実感しました。
I thought watching the sun go down was really nice too.
04
I realize how much I need my glasses.
Situation 1
I forgot to bring my glasses this morning.
You must have been uncomfortable all day.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
You’d better remember your essentials when you leave in the mornings.
Situation 2
How come you keep squinting your eyes?
I forgot to bring my glasses today.
Oh no, did you want to go home early today?
I might need to.
I realize how much I need my glasses.
メガネがどれほど必要かを実感しています。
05
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I just got back from water rafting.
In this weather?
It’s warm enough.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports after a long winter.
長い冬の後で、水上スポーツをどれほど楽しんでいるかを実感します。
Situation 2
Your hair is wet, did you go for a swim?
I actually went surfing with my friends.
You must really enjoy it, I think you went last week too.
I realize how much I enjoy water sports.
Writer's Note
Since we've gone over "realize how" let's explore sentences using "realize that". Remember that "to realize" something means to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation.
- I realize that my family is the most important thing in my life.
- I realize that it might be too late to say goodbye.
- I realize that I should have studied harder.
- I realize that we need to exercise more at our age.
- I realize that this moment will never come back.
What are some things that you've realized in the past? What have you learned or come to know as you've gotten wiser? What advice would you give to your younger self?
