Meaning
「It’s my first time」は、日本語で「初めてです」という意味を持つ表現です。初めての経験や状況に直面したときに使われます。このフレーズを使うことで、自分がその状況に不慣れであることを相手に伝えることができます。
使い方: この表現は、特定の行動や出来事を初めて経験する際に使います。たとえば、初めて外国を訪れたときや、新しい料理を試すときに「It’s my first time」を使うことができます。このフレーズを使うことで、相手に自分の経験の浅さを伝え、助けやアドバイスを求めることができます。
例文:
- 「It’s my first time visiting New York.」(ニューヨークを訪れるのは初めてです。)
- 「It’s my first time trying sushi.」(寿司を食べるのは初めてです。)
このように、「It’s my first time」は新しい経験や挑戦に直面したときに便利なフレーズです。相手に自分の状況を理解してもらうための手助けとなります。
Today's Sentences
- It’s my first time eating oysters.
- It’s my first time riding a scooter.
- It’s my first time sailing a boat.
- It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
- It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Situation 1
We’re thinking of ordering oysters.
Really?
Is that ok?
It’s my first time eating oysters.
But I’ll try anything once!
でも、一度は何でも挑戦してみるつもりです！
Situation 2
It’s my first time eating oysters.
Really?
Teach me how to eat these.
You can spritz some lemon juice, then use a tiny fork to loosen the oyster, then slurp from the wide end of the shell.
02
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
Situation 1
Ready?
Do you have your helmet on?
ヘルメットはかぶっていますか？
Got my helmet on! I’m so nervous.
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
スクーターに乗るのは初めてなんだ。
It’ll be fun.
I won’t go too fast.
私はそんなに速く行きません。
Let’s go!
Situation 2
It’s my first time riding a scooter.
You’ll love it!
I’m excited and a little scared at the same time.
It’s so practical and a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
03
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
Situation 1
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’ll have so much fun.
Just remember the basics we discussed.
私たちが話し合った基本を忘れないでください
Ok, I’m ready.
Let’s get this boat out on the waters!
Situation 2
You’re doing really well!
It’s my first time sailing a boat.
You’re a natural.
I feel so free out on the waters!
04
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Situation 1
Have you flown before?
No, it’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Ok, remember to have your protective gear and seatbelts secure.
If you start to get nervous keep your breathing steady.
緊張し始めたら、呼吸を落ち着けてください。」
Got it.
Situation 2
It’s my first time flying in a helicopter.
Let me explain the route.
We’ll be going over these mountains, lakes and these two national parks.
私たちはこれらの山々、湖、そしてこの2つの国立公園を通ります。
How long is the ride?
It’ll be around 90 minutes including take off and landing.
05
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Situation 1
Have you been to Paris before?
Yes, I have.
But it’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
でも、エッフェル塔を見るのは初めてです。
Really? You’ll love it.
It’s sort of magical being around the tower.
塔の周りにいるのは、ちょっと魔法のような感じです。
I hear that a lot.
Situation 2
It’s my first time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Really?
What do you think?
どう思いますか？
It’s a little more crowded than I thought.
But the view from the second floor is breathtaking.
しかし、2階からの眺めは素晴らしいです。
I agree.
The views from the tower are one of a kind.
タワーからの眺めは唯一無二です。
Writer's Note
We learned in the examples earlier that you can use "It's my first time" to express how you experience something for the first time. But you can also use "for the first time" at the end of a sentence without changing the tense.
- We tried sushi for the first time.
- I'm visiting Canada for the first time.
- He drove a supercar for the first time.
- She went bungee jumping for the first time.
- I played mini-golf for the first time.
What kind of first-time experiences have you been through?
