Meaning
「I'm responsible for」は、自分が特定の仕事や任務、役割を担当していることを表現する際に使います。たとえば、仕事の中で「私はこのプロジェクトの進行を担当しています」と言いたい場合、「I'm responsible for the progress of this project」と表現します。
この表現の使い方:
- 仕事や役割を説明する際に、自分の担当範囲を明確に示すために使用します。
- 責任を持っていることを強調したいときに適しています。
- 「I'm responsible for」はフォーマルな場面でもカジュアルな場面でも使えるため、幅広い状況で使用可能です。
「I'm responsible for」を使うことで、聞き手に自分の役割や責任の範囲を明確に伝えることができます。これは職場でのコミュニケーションを円滑にし、誤解を避けるのに役立ちます。
Today's Sentences
- I’m responsible for my health.
- I’m responsible for loving myself.
- I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
- I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
- I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m responsible for my health.
Situation 1
Welcome back to work!
How are you feeling?
気分はいかがですか?
I’m doing much better.
How long were you in the hospital?
I was there for a week.
I realized I’m responsible for my health.
自分の健康に責任があることに気づきました。
Situation 2
I’m so glad that you’re feeling better.
Me too.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m responsible for my health.
私は自分の健康に責任があるという結論に至りました。
I agree.
We all need to take care of ourselves.
私たちは皆、自分自身を大切にする必要があります。
I’m gonna try to feed my body with regular exercise and healthy eating.
02
I’m responsible for loving myself.
Situation 1
I’m cutting out the toxic people in my life.
Why have you suddenly set boundaries?
Well, I’m responsible for loving myself.
And when I’m around people who criticize me I find I become very negative.
そして、私を批判する人々の周りにいると、非常にネガティブになってしまうことに気づきます。
Good for you.
I’m glad you took initiative to put yourself first.
自分を優先するために率先して行動したことを嬉しく思います。
Situation 2
I don’t know why people are so judgmental.
It’s part of modern society and probably because people compare themselves to others.
Well, I believe that I’m responsible for loving myself.
That’s very wise of you to focus on yourself and your strengths.
03
I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
Situation 1
Why did you give your pet up for adoption?
I know that I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
And love isn’t always enough.
そして、愛だけでは十分ではないこともあります。
I understand.
The hospital expenses were too much for me.
Situation 2
Did you go to the vet yesterday?
I finally did.
I thought she would get better naturally but I realized I’m responsible for caring for my pet.
彼女が自然に良くなると思っていましたが、自分のペットの世話をする責任があることに気付きました。
I agree.
Sometimes going to see the vet earlier is a lot less costly.
時には早めに獣医に行くことが、ずっと費用を抑えることになります。
I’m glad that I did.
It seems like she’ll be just fine.
彼女はきっと大丈夫でしょう。
04
I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
Situation 1
Why should I obey the law?
It gives you the benefits of being protected by higher powers of the country.
I guess I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
I just wonder why I have to obey but politicians get to lie and cheat.
ただ、なぜ私たちが従わなければならないのに、政治家たちは嘘をつき騙すことが許されるのか不思議に思います。
I understand your frustration.
But you should always lead an honest and law abiding life.
しかし、常に正直で法律を守る生活を送るべきです。
Situation 2
People are so greedy in our society.
It’s all about showing off.
すべては見せびらかしに関することです。
I’m sure uploading on social media doesn’t help either.
But I think I’m responsible for being an honest citizen.
Regardless of the lies and corruption.
嘘や腐敗に関係なく。
I’m proud that you think that way.
05
I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
Situation 1
I think I need a second job.
Why?
I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
I need some extra income.
追加の収入が必要です。
The things we do for love.
Your family is very lucky to have you.
あなたの家族はあなたがいてとても幸運です。
Situation 2
What kind of obligations do you have?
Well, I’m responsible for taking care of my family.
Me too.
That’s a big one for me.
それは私にとって大きなことです。
But I believe that part of that responsibility is to be a happy and healthy individual too.
Self care is just as important as taking care of your family.
自己管理は家族を大切にすることと同じくらい大切です。
Writer's Note
Did you know that "responsible" is usually followed by the preposition "for". Let's go over it together!
When the adjective "responsible" is used to describe a person or thing that caused something, or that has the job of managing something, it is followed by the preposition "for".
- The teachers are responsible for educating, supporting, and coaching the students to perform at their best.
- The CEO is responsible for making major corporate decisions and communicate with the board of directors.
- He is responsible for developing strategies and research marketing trends for the project.
- The music therapist is responsible for preparing material for the senior groups she works with.
When "responsible" is used to mean capable, reliable or trustworthy, and no preposition is used.
- She is a very responsible employee.
- We're responsible in the development of healthy food concepts.
- We like to encourage responsible behavior at this facility.
- I'm not sure if he is responsible enough to limit his own screen time.
- Do you think he's responsible enough to care for a pet?