Meaning
「I’m going」は英語で「私は行くところです」という意味を持ちます。この表現は、現在進行形を使っており、話している瞬間に何かをする予定であることを示しています。
たとえば、友達が「今どこにいるの？」と尋ねた際に、「I’m going to the store」（私はお店に行くところです）と答えることができます。この場合、「I’m going」は、まさにその瞬間に行動を開始している、またはすぐに開始する意図があることを伝えています。
「I’m going」は日常会話で非常によく使われる表現で、単に物理的な移動だけでなく、何かを始める際にも使われます。例えば、「I’m going to start studying」（私は勉強を始めようとしています）のように、何か新しいことを始める計画を示す時にも使われます。
このように、「I’m going」は、動作や行動の開始を示すと同時に、計画や意図を表現する便利なフレーズです。状況に応じて使い方をマスターすると、より自然な英会話ができるようになります。
Today's Sentences
- I’m going on a trip.
- I’m going for a run.
- I’m going to bed now.
- I’m going to meet my friend.
- I’m going to throw the bouquet.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m going on a trip.
Situation 1
What are you doing during spring break?
I’m going on a trip.
Really?
Where to?
どこへ行くの？
I’m planning on going to France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Situation 2
What are you doing tomorrow?
I’m going on a trip.
Where are you planning on going?
I’m going on a wild camping trip in the mountains.
02
I’m going for a run.
Situation 1
Do you have any plans this morning?
Actually, I’m going for a run.
Really?
Can I join you?
私も参加してもいいですか？
Sure!
Situation 2
Are you busy right now?
I’m going for a run.
I didn’t know you had plans.
I’ll be back in an hour.
I’m free after that.
その後は時間があります。
03
I’m going to bed now.
Situation 1
What a long day.
I’m going to bed now.
私はもう寝ます。
You must be exhausted.
Have a good night!
おやすみなさい！
I have to be at work early tomorrow so I’m not sure if I’ll see you in the morning.
Okay.
I’ll see you after work tomorrow then.
では、明日仕事が終わったらお会いしましょう。
Situation 2
I’m going to bed now.
Looks like you’ve had a few drinks.
I lost count after a few shots.
You should wash up and go to bed then.
04
I’m going to meet my friend.
Situation 1
What are you doing tonight?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Where?
We’re supposed to meet at the Downtown Centre Cinemas.
Situation 2
Where are you off to?
I’m going to meet my friend.
Friend?
Or do you mean boyfriend?
それとも「boyfriend」のことですか？
Okay, I meant boyfriend.
05
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Situation 1
I’m going to throw the bouquet now.
I got it!
Congratulations.
I guess the next person to get married is the one with the bouquet!
次に結婚するのはブーケを手にした人でしょうね！
Thank you!
And congratulations.
そしておめでとうございます。
Situation 2
Do you remember what to do after the family photos?
I’m going to throw the bouquet.
Perfect, you remember.
I need you to throw it around the left side of your head so I can take a photo.
写真を撮りたいので、あなたの頭の左側にそれを投げてください。
Okay, got it.
Writer's Note
"I'm going to" is a semi-modal verb that's made up of the present form of "be+going to+V".
Here are a few examples:
- He just announced that he's ______ resign from the company.
- I'm not _______ negotiate a deal that isn't in my favor.
- You're not ______ go dressed like that, are you?
- She's out of her mind if she's ______ sail her boat out in this weather.
- They're ______ wait in line to be the first to get their hands on the new product.
Answers: #1-5 = "going to"
What do you think of these sentences? How are they different from the ones that you've made? How are the similar or different to the examples given above?
