Meaning
「It’s just」は英語で日常的に使われる表現で、状況や感情を軽く説明するときに用いられます。このフレーズは、何かが重要ではないことを示したり、物事を単純化して伝えたいときに便利です。
例えば、「It’s just a joke」と言えば、相手に冗談であることを強調し、深刻に受け取らないでほしいという意味になります。また、「It’s just the beginning」という場合、これは「まだ始まったばかりだ」という意味を強調し、これからもっと続きがあることを伝えています。
使い方としては、「It’s just」の後に説明したい内容を続けることで、相手に「これは単なる〇〇だ」というニュアンスを伝えることができます。この表現は、誤解を避けるためや、相手に安心感を与えるために使われることが多いです。
Today's Sentences
- It’s just a phase.
- It’s just a little cough.
- It’s just a suggestion.
- It’s just the beginning.
- It’s just a waste of time.
01
It’s just a phase.
Situation 1
Does your husband stay up all night watching the World Cup?
Yes.
It’s so annoying.
本当にイライラします。
And then he complains that he’s so tired.
It’s just a phase.
Situation 2
What’s all this hype about reselling sneakers.
I have no idea.
And he doesn’t even wear them, he just repackages them and displays them on the shelf.
It’s just a phase.
02
It’s just a little cough.
Situation 1
Are you sick?
It’s just a little cough.
You should go see a doctor.
I’ll be fine.
Situation 2
Did I hear you cough?
It’s nothing.
It’s just a little cough.
ただの軽い咳です。
Last time you were sick that you ended up taking meds for 10 days.
I’ll go see a doctor if it gets worse.
03
It’s just a suggestion.
Situation 1
I cleaned the house today.
I noticed!
The house looks great. Although…
家が素晴らしく見えますね。でも…
Although, what?
Although, I think the sofa looks better on this side.
It’s just a suggestion.
ただの提案です。
Situation 2
We’re planning to remodel the kitchen.
Do you know what colors you’re looking at?
I was hoping to go with gold and emerald.
We see a trend of creams and warm wood colors this year.
It’s just a suggestion though.
ただの提案ですけれども。
04
It’s just the beginning.
Situation 1
I have some big news.
What?
Did you quit your job or something?
仕事を辞めたとかそういうこと？
I did!
I’m so scared but happy.
とても怖いけれど幸せです。
It’s just the beginning so you should try to enjoy it!
Situation 2
Jen and I have decided to open a coffee house.
Really?
That’s such great news!
それは本当に素晴らしいニュースです！
It’s just the beginning, but we’re really excited.
I’m sure your new adventure will be a success.
05
It’s just a waste of time.
Situation 1
Don’t you want to spend the weekends with your family?
I do.
But I need to have my own time too.
でも、私自身の時間も必要です。
It’s just a waste of time.
Why is it a waste?
Because I’m drinking alcohol?
私が「drinking alcohol」だから？
Situation 2
Why do you read books?
I enjoy reading, why?
It’s just a waste of time, you should buy ebooks.
I think it’s a matter of personal preference.
