Meaning
「It’s like」は、何かを説明するときに「まるで～のようだ」という比喩を用いる表現です。この表現を使うことで、相手に具体的なイメージを伝えやすくします。
例えば、「彼の声はまるで天使のようだ」と言いたいときに、「His voice is like an angel’s」と表現します。この場合、「It’s like」を使うことで、彼の声がとても美しいということをわかりやすく伝えることができます。
使い方のポイント
「It’s like」を使うことで、自分の感情や状況を他のものに例えて、相手にわかりやすく伝えることができます。
Today's Sentences
- It’s like eating ice cream.
- It’s like hiking in the mountains.
- It’s like you’re always on my mind.
- It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
- It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s like eating ice cream.
Situation 1
Have you ever tried sorbet?
No, I haven’t.
It’s like eating ice cream.
But it’s actually dairy-free.
しかし、実際には乳製品不使用です。
That sounds really good.
I’d love to try it some time.
いつか試してみたいです。
Situation 2
What are you eating?
It’s strawberry gelato.
Gelato?
What’s that?
それは何ですか？
It’s like eating ice cream.
It’s really good, wanna try some?
本当に美味しいですよ、試してみませんか？
02
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 1
How was your day trip?
It was great.
We went trekking for a few days and camped out for a few nights.
私たちは数日間トレッキングをして、数晩キャンプをしました。
What’s trekking?
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 2
Hey, I heard you went on a trekking trip.
I did.
It was great!
素晴らしかったです！
What’s it like?
Is it like going for a walk?
散歩に行くようなものですか？
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Trekking excursions are usually over a few days.
トレッキングの遠足は通常、数日間続きます。
03
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
Situation 1
How are you?
I’m good.
I miss you.
あなたが恋しいです。
I miss you too.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
まるであなたがいつも私の心にいるようです。
You’re so sweet.
I think about you all the time too.
私もいつもあなたのことを考えています。
Situation 2
How have you been?
I’ve been good.
I wish you were here.
あなたがここにいてくれたらいいのに。
I know the feeling.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
まるでいつもあなたのことを考えているようです。
Hopefully, we can see each other soon.
04
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
Situation 1
It’s so nice to get away from everyday life.
It really is.
I’m glad you’re having a good time.
楽しんでいるようで嬉しいです。
Look at the sky.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
それは私たちが旅行で見た日の入りのようです。
The hues of red, orange, and pink are absolutely stunning.
Situation 2
The sky is beautiful this evening.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip to Hawaii.
It does have the same feel.
I'd love to go back one day.
05
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Situation 1
Do you want to try this cannoli with ricotta cream?
What’s ricotta cream?
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
It’s whipped and sweetened ricotta cheese.
それはホイップして甘くしたリコッタチーズです。
I’d love to try it!
Situation 2
What’s custard?
It’s a creamy dessert made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar.
It sounds kinda like pudding.
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Writer's Note
"Like" is used to compare or show similarities between two or more objects or individuals. It is often used to highlight resemblances as well.
Remember: "Like" is a preposition. It is used before a noun or a pronoun which acts as its object.
- She is like her sister.
- He is a lawyer like his father.
- The Olympic athlete runs like a cheetah.
- You got your hair cut just like me.
- Like his parents, he studies music.
What kinds of similarities in your life can you tell us about? What is studying with Welling like? What are you like? Who do you look like within your family? We'd love to hear about you.
