Meaning
「Let me know」は、相手に情報を知らせて欲しいときに使う表現です。日本語では「教えてください」や「知らせてください」に相当します。このフレーズは、相手からの反応や情報を待っている状況でよく使われます。
例えば、友達に新しいレストランの感想を知りたいときに「Let me know what you think of the new restaurant.（新しいレストランの感想を教えてね）」と言います。このように、特定の情報や意見を求める際に便利です。
ビジネスシーンでも頻繁に使われます。例えば、メールで「Let me know if you have any questions.（質問があれば教えてください）」と書くことで、相手に疑問点を気軽に相談して欲しいというニュアンスを伝えられます。
Let me knowを使うことで、相手にコミュニケーションの扉を開き、情報の共有を促すことができます。この表現は日常会話やビジネスコミュニケーションの両方で役立ちます。
Today's Sentences
- Let me know when you get home.
- Let me know if you need anything.
- Let me know what you think.
- Let me know if you’re going to be late.
- Let me know what time the show starts.
- Writer's Note
01
Let me know when you get home.
Situation 1
Are you done school?
Yes, I just finished my last class.
Let me know when you get home.
I will.
Situation 2
I’m on the train getting home.
Is it packed?
Packed as ever.
I’m sorry to hear.
Let me know when you get home.
家に着いたら教えてください。
02
Let me know if you need anything.
Situation 1
How’s the new job going?
It’s good but stressful.
It’ll take a few months to settle.
Let me know if you need anything.
何か必要なものがあれば教えてください。
I will.
Thank you.
ありがとうございます。
Situation 2
How’s your broken leg?
It’s slowly getting better.
Let me know if you need anything.
I will.
Thank you.
ありがとうございます。
03
Let me know what you think.
Situation 1
I just finished writing this new song.
Really?
Let’s hear it!
聞かせてください！
Let me know what you think.
I love it, it’s so catchy!
Situation 2
Have you seen the layout for the new art exhibit?
No, not yet.
Let me know what you think.
I will but I know it will be amazing.
04
Let me know if you’re going to be late.
Situation 1
Are you still coming to the party?
Of course.
Let me know if you’re going to be late.
Can I be fashionably late?
Situation 2
Can you pick me up after work?
Sure.
What time are you off work again?
あなたは何時に仕事が終わりますか？
I’ll be done at 7 but let me know if you’re going to be late.
Ok.
See you at 7.
7時に会いましょう。
05
Let me know what time the show starts.
Situation 1
I have free tickets to a concert this Friday night.
Really?
Are you offering them to me?
私に提供してくれるのですか？
I am.
Let me know what time the show starts!
Situation 2
Can you come see the play this week?
I have some time this week.
Let me know what time the show starts.
ショーが何時に始まるか教えてください。
It’s playing Monday to Thursday at 6pm.
I think I can make it on Wednesday.
Writer's Note
Did you know?
Other ways to say "Let me know" are:
- Please keep me posted. / Keep me posted.
- Please keep me updated. / Keep me updated.
- Please keep me in the loop. / Keep me in the loop.
- Feel free to update me. / Update me.
You can use these phrases within emails, texts, or during conversations with others. For example, "Are you still going to the party?" You can answer with or without "please", but without "please" it will sound more casual. "Keep me posted". These are all commonly used so try them out and let us know which ones work well with your writing/speaking style! 👏
