Meaning
「I'm stuck」は、何かに行き詰まったり、動けなくなった状態を表す英語の表現です。例えば、仕事や勉強で問題を解決できずに悩んでいるときに使います。また、物理的に動けない状況、例えば車が泥にハマって動けないときなどにも使用されます。
例文:
この表現は、困った状況にあることをシンプルに伝えるのに便利です。日常会話でよく使われるので、覚えておくと役立つでしょう。
Today's Sentences
- I’m stuck in line.
- I’m stuck at work.
- I’m stuck in traffic.
- I’m stuck at the airport.
- I’m stuck in this relationship.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m stuck in line.
Situation 1
Where are you?
Let’s grab a coffee!
コーヒーを飲みに行きましょう！
I’m stuck in line.
Where?
I’m in line to use the bank machine.
I think there’s a rush because it’s lunch time.
お昼時なので急いでいる人が多いと思います。
Situation 2
Are you almost here?
Sorry, I’m stuck in line.
Where?
At the coffee shop.
I wanted to grab us a coffee on my way to meet you.
あなたに会いに行く途中で、コーヒーを買おうと思いました。
02
I’m stuck at work.
Situation 1
Will you be able to make it to dinner?
Actually, I’m stuck at work.
Didn’t you stay at the office late yesterday too?
You must be so tired.
とても疲れているでしょう。
I did.
I think I’ll be home around 11.
11時頃に帰宅すると思います。
Situation 2
Since it’s your first day will you be home earlier?
Well, I’m stuck at work.
Why?
I have to takeover the new duties of team lead.
I’ll call you when I’m done.
終わったら連絡します。
03
I’m stuck in traffic.
Situation 1
Are you still on your way?
I’m stuck in traffic.
But I’ll be there as soon as I can.
できるだけ早く到着します。
Don’t rush.
I wouldn’t want you to get into an accident.
事故に遭ってほしくないので。
I’ll call you when I’m close-by.
Situation 2
Are you home yet?
I’m stuck in traffic.
I need to take the dog out for a walk.
But I’m stuck in traffic too.
しかし、私も交通渋滞にはまっています。
How about whoever gets home first, takes the dog out?
04
I’m stuck at the airport.
Situation 1
See you in a bit.
Actually, I’m stuck at the airport.
Why?
My flight got cancelled.
Situation 2
I’m stuck at the airport.
I thought you’d be arriving soon.
Can you get on the next flight?
次のフライトに乗れますか？
They’re trying to find one for me.
I’ll message you when I get my new flight details.
新しいフライトの詳細がわかったらメッセージを送ります。
Okay. Just get here safely.
I’ll be at the airport to pick you up.
空港で迎えに行くよ。
05
I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been okay.
I know you were having some second thoughts about your relationship.
Do you still feel the same?
今でも同じ気持ちですか？
I feel stressed because I know I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 2
How are you and your boyfriend doing?
Well, I’m stuck in this relationship.
Why do you feel that way?
Because I know I can never break up with him.
I love him enough that I can’t hurt his feelings.
彼のことを大切に思っているので、彼の気持ちを傷つけることはできません。
Writer's Note
Have you ever felt stuck in a situation? Have you ever felt stuck in life? I think we've all experienced these feelings once, whether in our personal or professional lives. Here are some ways feeling stuck may meaning various situations.
Physical Situation: It may refer to being physically trapped or unable to move, such as being stuck in traffic, having your vehicle stuck in mud or snow, having a ring stuck on your finger, or even stuck in a small space such as an elevator.
Mental or Emotional State: It can express feelings of being overwhelmed or unable to make progress in a situation. For example, you may be struggling with a problem, homework, studying for a test, feeling indecisive, or be in such states as composer’s block and writer's block.
Social Context: It might indicate a feeling of being trapped in a social situation. For example, being stuck in an uncomfortable conversation, meeting new people, being with friends that are different, or being in a limiting relationship.
Technical Issue: In technology, it can refer to software or devices that are not functioning properly. For example, software issues like crashes, glitches, or incompatibility issues. Hardware issues like damaged screens, batteries, or other hardware malfunction. Internet connectivity issues like slow connection, Wi-Fi connectivity, or network connectivity problems.
