I was wondering if

Writer’s Note

The phrase "I was wondering if" is a polite and indirect way to make a request, ask a question, or introduce a suggestion. It softens the tone and makes you sound more respectful or careful.

Examples:

1. I was wondering if you’d like to join me for a spontaneous coffee break.
I was wondering if 一緒に気まぐれのコーヒーブレイクに行きませんか。
2. I was wondering if you had time to listen to this wild idea I woke up with.
ちょっと気になっていたのですが、目が覚めたときに思いついたこの突拍子もないアイデアを聞いてもらう時間はありますか。
3. I was wondering if we could have a "no phones" dinner this weekend.
私は今週末に「no phones」のディナーをできないかと思っていました。
4. I was wondering if dogs dream in color—and if my dog secretly judges me.
I was wondering if 犬はカラーで夢を見るのか、そして私の犬が密かに私を判断しているのかどうか考えていました。
5. I was wondering if I could turn my room into a mini library this weekend.
私は 今週末に自分の部屋をミニ図書館に変えることができるかどうか考えていました。
6. I was wondering if time travel would ruin or improve my schedule.
私は時間旅行が私のスケジュールを台無しにするのか、それとも改善するのかを考えていました。
7. I was wondering if I could borrow your notes for the lecture I missed.
もしよろしければ 欠席した講義のノートを借りてもいいですか。
8. I was wondering if you'd be interested in collaborating on a small project.
I was wondering if あなたが小さなプロジェクトで協力していただけるかどうか伺いたいです。
9. I was wondering if I could take a few days off next month.
私は来月に数日間休暇を取れるかどうか考えていました。
10. I was wondering if you still remember the first time we met.
私は あなたが私たちが初めて会った時のことをまだ覚えているかどうか気になっています。
11. I was wondering if everything’s okay—you’ve been quiet lately.
最近あなたが静かなので、すべてが大丈夫かどうか気になっています。
12. I was wondering if you ever think about what we’d be like in 10 years.
私は あなたが10年後の私たちについて考えることがあるのかどうか気になっていました。

Having a set of alternate phrases, similar in meaning but a different sentence, is a great way to expand your English fluency. A lot of English sentences are very repetitive because your daily routine will usually be similar day to day. Remember not to feel pressure to memorize every possible sentence. Just start with a few that you’re comfortable with and think of what kinds of situations commonly arise in your daily life and go from there.

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