Meaning
「I wonder if」という表現は、話し手が何かについて疑問や好奇心を持っていることを示します。このフレーズは、何かが本当かどうか、またはある状況が可能かどうかを考えているときに使われます。
使い方の例：
- 「I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.」
（明日雨が降るかどうか気になるな。） - 「I wonder if she received my email.」
（彼女が私のメールを受け取ったかどうか気になる。）
この表現は、相手に直接質問するのではなく、独り言のように自分の考えを述べる際に使われます。相手に問いかけるのではなく、自己反省や考察をするための柔らかい言い回しです。
また、「I wonder if」は、何かを頼む前に丁寧に導入するためにも使われます。
例：
- 「I wonder if you could help me with this problem.」
（この問題を手伝っていただけないかと思っているのですが。）
このように、「I wonder if」は、疑問や願望を穏やかに表現するための便利な表現です。
Today's Sentences
- I wonder if you’re happy.
- I wonder if it’s going to rain.
- I wonder if she likes coffee.
- I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
- I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
- Writer's Note
01
I wonder if you’re happy.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I’m fine.
Why do you ask?
どうして聞くのですか?
I wonder if you’re happy sometimes.
Thanks for caring.
But I’m as happy as can be.
でも、私はこれ以上ないくらい幸せです。
Situation 2
Sometimes, I wonder if you’re happy.
I’m a lot happier than before.
I’m glad to hear that.
I think I’m a lot wiser than when I was younger.
And it has made me more happier.
そして、それが私をより幸せにしてくれました。
02
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
Look at all the dark clouds coming in.
I wonder if it’s going to rain?
No worries.
I’ve got an umbrella.
傘があります。
It’s great that you’re so prepared.
Situation 2
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
I saw that there are parts of the city that are expecting rain.
Do you know which parts?
I’d have to check the forecast again.
03
I wonder if she likes coffee.
Situation 1
I’m not sure what to get as a gift.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
How about a gift card?
That sounds good.
Coffee card it is!
「Coffee card」にしましょう！
Situation 2
Do you remember what she wants to drink?
No, I don’t.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
彼女はコーヒーが好きなのかしら。
Maybe you should give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
04
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Situation 1
This is a beautiful hotel.
Look, they have a waterfall and an infinity pool.
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
I think it may be.
I’m so glad we found this gem!
この宝石を見つけて本当に嬉しいです！
Situation 2
Should we switch hotels?
This is nothing like I imagined.
これは私が想像していたものとは全く違います。
Me too.
How about the one right next to us?
私たちのすぐ隣にあるのはどうですか？
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Let me give them a call and see if they have any rooms.
電話をかけて、部屋があるかどうか確認してみますね。
Sure.
I’ll start packing a little bit.
少し荷造りを始めますね。
05
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
Situation 1
Have you seen Angela and her friends?
No I haven’t.
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
彼らは「bike ride」に行っているのかな。
Maybe I’ll give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
See when she’ll be home for dinner if you get a hold of her.
彼女と連絡が取れたら、夕食にいつ帰宅するか確認してください。
Situation 2
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
She did say her friends were coming over and I don’t see her bike outside.
I’m sure she’ll be home soon.
Let’s give her a few more hours.
あと数時間待ちましょう
Okay.
Writer's Note
Since you've practiced some "I wonder if" sentences, let's try some "I wonder" + WH question word'.
- I wonder who will be the opening act for the concert.
- I wonder what kind of cake she'll get for my birthday.
- I wonder where my keys are.
- I wonder when his flight in arriving.
- I wonder why they're always late coming into work.
- I wonder how the presidential election will go later this month.
