Meaning
「I want to know」と「I wanna know」はどちらも「知りたい」という意味を持つ英語表現です。ここで「want」は「欲しい」や「望む」という意味で、何かを知りたいという欲求を表現します。
「I want to know」はよりフォーマルで、公式な場面や文書でよく使われます。この表現は、相手に対してしっかりとした意志を伝える際に適しています。
一方、「I wanna know」は「want to」を短縮してカジュアルな形にしたもので、主に口語で使われます。友人との会話やリラックスした場面で使われることが多く、親しみやすい印象を与えます。
どちらの表現も「知りたい」という気持ちを表現しますが、状況に応じて使い分けることで、コミュニケーションをより効果的に行うことができます。
Today's Sentences
- I want to know how it works.
- I want to know if you still love me.
- I want to know where you’re going.
- I want to know more about you.
- I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
- Writer's Note
01
I want to know how it works.
Situation 1
What are you taking apart?
Well, I’m repairing this watch so I’ve got it sitting on a movement holder.
I want to know how it works.
The parts look so tiny.
部品がとても小さく見えます。
There are so many parts which makes it complicated to repair.
Situation 2
What are all these knobs and switches for?
In a nutshell, they all adjust the sound parameters in some way.
I wanna know how it works.
How do you know which buttons to press?
どのボタンを押すべきかどうやってわかりますか?」
I use hardware and software to help with recording sessions and to mix tracks.
Over time, you learn how these all work to design a good quality sound.
時間が経つにつれて、それらがどのように機能するかを学び、良質な音をデザインする方法を学びます。
02
I want to know if you still love me.
Situation 1
Can I ask you something?
You know you can ask me anything.
I want to know if you still love me.
Of course, I do.
Don’t ever doubt my love for you.
君への愛を疑わないで。
Situation 2
So it’s been quite a while since we got together.
10 years now.
I want to know if you still love me.
10 years is a long time to love someone.
But my love has only grown deeper for you over time.
それでも、私のあなたへの愛は時が経つにつれてますます深くなりました。
03
I want to know where you’re going.
Situation 1
Where are you going?
I’m just going out for a bit.
I want to know where you’re going.
Sorry, but I can’t tell you right now.
Situation 2
Where do you think you’re going?
Don’t worry, I’m not going out to buy you a birthday present.
I want to know where you’re going.
No secret planning remember?
秘密の計画はなしでお願いしますよ。
I'm just going for a walk.
No secrets I promise.
秘密はありません、約束します。
04
I want to know more about you.
Situation 1
Do you still have time for dinner tonight?
I was wondering if we could keep it simple and have coffee instead?
Okay, I want to know more about you.
Which is why I asked you out.
だからお誘いしました。
I know and I’m happy to get to know one another.
I think coffee is a good start.
コーヒーを飲むのはいいスタートだと思います。
Situation 2
I want to know more about you.
You can ask me anything.
Well, I’d like to spend time getting to know you.
Maybe over dinner or drinks?
夕食や飲み物を一緒にどうですか?
Sure.
How about going to that wine bar later?
あとであのワインバーに行くのはどうですか?
05
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
Situation 1
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
Well, there are around 200 billion trillion stars in the sky.
Really?
That many?
そんなに多いのですか?
I’m sure there’s a whole other universe that’s beyond us.
Situation 2
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
I’m not too sure but I read in a book once, that when we leave this earth that we become stars.
Writer's Note
Let's discuss the word "wanna". "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to". It's a very casual way or pronouncing or expressing "want to". In writing and spoken English whenever you can, it's better to use "want to" correctly. Here are some correct and casual examples to show you the difference.
- I want to eat that apple pie. 👉 I wanna eat that apple pie.
- I want to know more about space. 👉 I wanna know more about space.
- I want to travel to the Bahamas. 👉 I wanna travel to the Bahamas.
- We want to visit the museum. 👉 We wanna visit the museum.
- We want to buy that used car. 👉 We wanna buy that used car.
- They want to take the bus. 👉 They wanna take the bus.
Do you notice something? Do you see that when using "wanna", there isn't a "to" after it?
IMPORTANT RULE: "Wanna" is a combination of two words that is "want + to" so when we write "wanna" we NEVER write "to" after it.
Example 1. I wanna to know where I parked the car. ❌
Example 2. I wanna know where I parked the car. ✅