Meaning
「I should have」は、過去の出来事に対する後悔や反省を表す英語表現です。このフレーズは、何かをすべきだったのにしなかったことに対して使われます。たとえば、「I should have studied more for the exam.」と言うと、「試験のためにもっと勉強すべきだった」という意味になります。この文では、勉強が足りなかったことに対する反省が込められています。
使い方としては、過去の行動や選択を振り返り、それが間違っていた、または別の方法がより良かったと感じるときに使われます。例えば、「I should have called you earlier.」は「もっと早くあなたに電話すべきだった」という意味で、電話をしなかったことを悔やんでいるニュアンスがあります。
この表現は、後悔だけでなく、アドバイスをする際にも使われます。誰かが間違いを犯したときに「You should have asked for help.」と言えば、「助けを求めるべきだったね」という意味で、過去の選択を改善するための提案として使われます。
まとめると、「I should have」は過去の行いに対する後悔や反省、またはそれに対するアドバイスを表す表現です。このフレーズを使うことで、自分の気持ちや考えをより具体的に伝えることができます。
Today's Sentences
- I should have apologized.
- I should have ordered a drink.
- I should have eaten breakfast.
- I should have gone to bed earlier.
- I should have worn my other swimsuit.
- Writer's Note
01
I should have apologized.
Situation 1
Have you seen Anna?
You just missed her.
She left to go home.
彼女は帰宅するために出かけました。
I should've apologized.
Why?
Did something happen?
何かあったのですか?
Situation 2
Do you know what the worst feeling is?
Tell me please.
Feeling like, “I should have apologized.”
Are you saying I should say sorry before it’s too late?
02
I should have ordered a drink.
Situation 1
How was your steak?
It was perfect. Thank you.
Are you ready for the bill?
Yes, I should've ordered a drink but it’s ok.
Situation 2
This Greek Chicken Pita Wrap is amazing!
It’s really tasty.
I should've ordered a drink.
Me too.
I could really use a drink right now.
今すぐ一杯飲みたい気分です。
03
I should have eaten breakfast.
Situation 1
What’s that sound?
It was my stomach.
I should’ve eaten breakfast.
朝ごはんを食べるべきでした。
Do you wanna grab an early lunch?
I’d love that.
Situation 2
I’m so hungry.
Me too.
I should've eaten breakfast.
朝食を食べるべきでした。
I skipped breakfast because I slept in.
Me too!
04
I should have gone to bed earlier.
Situation 1
Is it just me or do you look tired today?
I stayed up late talking to my girlfriend.
Talking or arguing?
Our conversation turned into an argument.
I should have gone to bed earlier.
もっと早く寝るべきでした。
Situation 2
Have you seen the series on E-TV?
I was up all night catching up on the series.
I should have gone to bed earlier.
もっと早く寝るべきでした。
Isn’t it a good show?
Very thrilling and so many twists!
05
I should have worn my other swimsuit.
Situation 1
Are you ready to go for a swim?
Yes, let’s go.
Everyone is so dressed up!
I should have worn my other swimsuit.
Situation 2
I should've worn my other swimsuit.
Why? You look amazing.
The other swimsuit was trendier.
This one is just as eye-catching.
Writer's Note
"should have" + past participle = talk about actions we regret.
(To regret = to feel bad about something that happened or did not happen in the past.)
Today's sentences show the "should have" + past participle structure!
- I should have apologized.
- I should have ordered a drink.
- I should have eaten breakfast.
- I should have gone to bed earlier.
- I should have worn my other swimsuit.
Remember that "should have" = "should've" sounds like /ˈʃʊd.əv/
Create your own "should have" sentences and show them off in the comment section! ⭐You're doing great, way to go!⭐
