Meaning
「It's good to」は、日本語で「～することは良いことだ」や「～するのがいい」という意味で使われる表現です。このフレーズは、特定の行動や習慣が望ましい、または役立つと感じる状況でよく用いられます。
たとえば、「It's good to exercise regularly.」は「定期的に運動することは良いことだ」という意味になります。この文では、運動することが健康や生活に良い影響を与えるという考えを表現しています。
この表現は、日常生活の中で健康的な習慣を勧めるときや、良い行動を強調したいときに便利です。簡潔に相手に何かを提案したり、自分の考えを伝えたりする際に活用できる表現です。
例文:
- 「It's good to read books for expanding your knowledge.」
（知識を広げるためには本を読むことが良い。） - 「It's good to spend time with family.」
（家族と時間を過ごすのは良いことだ。）
このように、「It's good to」は、特定の行動や選択が良い結果をもたらすことを示すために使われる便利な表現です。
Today's Sentences
- It’s good to learn English.
- It’s good to listen to others.
- It’s good to speak your mind.
- It’s good to help those in need.
- It’s good to love your neighbor.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s good to learn English.
Situation 1
It’s good to learn English.
Why do you think so?
Well, you can communicate with people all around the world.
I guess that’s a good reason to study English.
Situation 2
Should I learn a new language?
Of course.
It’s good to learn English.
英語を学ぶことは良いことです。
Why English?
Did you know that learning English helps your job prospects and career skills?
You can even compete in the global job market.
さらに、グローバルな仕事市場で競争することもできます。
02
It’s good to listen to others.
Situation 1
What kind of quality do you look at when you’re on a date?
It’s good to listen to others.
So I look to see if they listen without interrupting.
だから、私は彼らが遮らずに聞いているかどうかを確認します。
I hate it when people interrupt.
I find people cut me off when they have so much to say.
人々は言いたいことが多いときに私の話を途中でやめさせることが多いと感じます。
Exactly.
It’s very rude.
とても失礼です。
Situation 2
Thanks for listening.
You’re so empathetic.
あなたはとても共感力がありますね。
Well, it’s good to listen to others.
It helps me understand you and exposes me to different perspectives.
それはあなたを理解するのに役立ち、異なる視点に触れることができます。
That’s true.
I should try to foster a good listening ear.
良い聞き耳を育てるように努力すべきです。
I think it’s all about awareness and being attentive.
03
It’s good to speak your mind.
Situation 1
It’s good to speak your mind.
But sometimes it seems like if you speak your mind you undergo backlash.
That’s true.
But don’t seek validation from others.
しかし、他人からの承認を求めないでください。
I guess speaking your mind is about intellectual independence.
Situation 2
Why are people so vocal about their perspectives?
It’s good to speak your mind.
But not everyone shares the same views.
That’s right, we all have different perspectives.
But never back down from voicing your stance on a topic.
しかし、あるテーマに対する自分の意見を述べることをためらわないでください。
04
It’s good to help those in need.
Situation 1
I’m going to the hospital.
Why do you visit the hospital every month?
It’s good to help those in need.
NICU needs help caring for new babies.
NICUは新生児のケアに支援が必要です。
That’s really sweet of you to help them adjust to life.
Situation 2
Is everything okay?
I’m just having a bad day.
These children are giving me an extra hard time today.
今日はこの子たちが特に手を焼かせます。
Hey, it’s good to help those in need.
These kids need your help and you’re doing an amazing job.
この子供たちはあなたの助けを必要としており、あなたは素晴らしい仕事をしています。
Working with special needs children is really rewarding.
But some days are easier than others.
しかし、ある日は他の日よりも簡単です。
05
It’s good to love your neighbor.
Situation 1
What are you up to?
I just finished cutting the grass and thought I’d do the lawn next door as well.
It’s good to love your neighbor.
That’s a nice gesture.
それは素晴らしい行為です。
It was no problem.
They’re always so grateful when I do their lawn.
私が芝生を手入れする時、彼らはいつもとても感謝しています。
Situation 2
Do you know that saying, ‘Treat others as you would like to be treated’?
I learned that phrase when I was younger.
Treating others with respect reflects a person’s character and true value.
You're right.
It’s good to love your neighbor and treat others with kindness.
隣人を愛し、他者に親切に接することは良いことです。
Writer's Note
When you use "It's good to", someone is expressing a positive thought or emotion towards something.
- It's good to give it a try.
- It's good to sit upright.
- It's good to eat healthy.
- It's good to sleep earlier.
- It's good to be kind to others.
- It's good to exercise regularly.
- It's good to watch TV at a distance.
- It's good to meditate when you've got a lot on your mind.
How about you? What kind of positive suggestions do you give others? What kind of acts do you consider to be constructive or effective?
If you're reading this post, you've come a long way! Good for you, cheers! 🫶
