Meaning
「I'm kind of」は英語で自分の感情や状況を曖昧に表現する際に使われます。この表現は「ちょっと」や「ある程度」といった意味を持ち、話し手が完全には確信していないときや、微妙なニュアンスを伝えたいときに便利です。
例えば、「I'm kind of tired」は「ちょっと疲れています」といったニュアンスです。この表現を使うことで、完全に疲れているわけではないが、多少疲れを感じていることを伝えられます。
また、感情だけでなく、意見や状況についても「I'm kind of」を使うことができます。「I'm kind of interested in that idea」は「そのアイデアにちょっと興味があります」という意味になり、興味はあるが、まだ決心していないことを示します。
このように、「I'm kind of」は微妙なニュアンスを伝える際に非常に便利な表現です。日常会話で頻繁に使用されるため、覚えておくと英語をもっと自然に話すことができるでしょう。
Today's Sentences
- I’m kind of tired.
- I’m kind of bored.
- I’m kind of in love.
- I’m kind of hungry.
- I’m kind of annoyed.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m kind of tired.
Situation 1
Wanna go out for drinks?
I’m kind of tired today.
Are you?
Okay.
Okay.」
Maybe another weekend?
Situation 2
You’re home so late.
I had so much work from last week that I had to stay late.
Do you wanna watch a late night movie?
Actually, I’m kind of tired today.
Can we watch a movie tomorrow?
明日映画を観てもいいですか？
02
I’m kind of bored.
Situation 1
I love rainy days.
I do too, but I’m kind of bored today.
Wanna play a board game to pass the time?
Sure.
What game did you want to play?
どのゲームをプレイしたいですか？
Situation 2
I’m kind of bored.
We’re all so overstimulated it seems wrong to be bored.
There’s nothing to do at home.
How about you try to take up an analog activity or hobby?
03
I’m kind of in love.
Situation 1
So how was the date?
I’m kind of in love.
I’m so happy for you!
So, tell me all the details!
それで、詳しい話を全部教えてください！
We have so much in common, he was very sweet and considerate.
And he’s so cute!
それに、とても可愛いんです！
Situation 2
So what’s new with you?
I’ve been dating since the divorce.
That’s great to hear!
Have you found someone as wonderful as you?
あなたと同じくらい素敵な人を見つけましたか？
I’m kind of in love.
She’s the sweetest person I’ve ever met.
彼女は私が今まで会った中で最も優しい人です。
04
I’m kind of hungry.
Situation 1
I’m kind of hungry.
Me too.
Should we go for tacos?
Sounds good!
Situation 2
What do you feel like having?
I’m kind of hungry.
Should we get a burger?
ハンバーガーを食べませんか？
Burger and fries is always the answer!
Ok, I’ll look up restaurants nearby.
05
I’m kind of annoyed.
Situation 1
Is something bothering you?
I’m kind of annoyed.
Why?
I got a flat tire on my way to work.
What a way to start the day.
なんて一日の始まりでしょう。
Situation 2
I’m kind of annoyed.
About the election?
Yea.
Who are you going to vote for?
あなたは誰に投票する予定ですか？
Well, I wish there was a box that I can check for 'I do not support or oppose any candidate or party'.
Writer's Note
"Kind of" and "sort of" are very common expressions in speaking. They soften other words and phrases so that they do not appear too direct. "Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
Here are a few examples:
- I'm into biking, hiking, and camping, that sort of thing.
- I love this kind of music.
- We're experiencing some sort of technical difficulty with online security.
- I'm looking for the kind of jacket you'd wear while running at low temperatures.
- What kind of subjects interest you at school?
- What sorts of hobbies have you taken up over the years?
