Meaning
「Make sure you」は、何かを確認したり、確実にしたりする際に使われる英語の表現です。このフレーズは、相手に特定の行動を促し、それが確実に行われるようにするための注意喚起として使われます。
使い方の例:
この場合、「出かける前に電気を消すことを確実にしてください」という意味になります。
「Make sure you」は、相手に何かを忘れずに行うように促すときに便利です。たとえば、友達に「Make sure you bring your umbrella.」と言うと、「傘を忘れずに持ってきてね」という意味になります。
この表現は、日常生活のさまざまな場面で使われ、他の人に対して注意を促すやり取りで役立ちます。しっかりと相手に伝えたいポイントがあるときにぜひ活用してください。
Today's Sentences
- Make sure you see a doctor.
- Make sure you stop by for gas.
- Make sure you do the laundry.
- Make sure you wash your hands.
- Make sure you set the dinner table.
- Writer's Note
01
Make sure you see a doctor.
Situation 1
You’re coughing a lot today.
It started getting worse this morning.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Actually, do you mind if I take a few hours off work to go to the clinic?
Situation 2
I’m so exhausted and I have this rash on my back.
Really? It sounds a lot like Shingles.
Make sure you see a doctor.
必ずお医者さんに診てもらってください。
Shingles?
Gosh, I should drop by the clinic today.
今日はクリニックに寄った方がいいわね。
If you take medication in the early stages, it won’t be too bad.
02
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Situation 1
Looks like the low fuel warning light just came on.
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Actually, do you mind if I drop by the gas station before I take you home?
Sure, I’ve got time.
Situation 2
See you later.
And make sure you stop by for gas.
そして、必ずガソリンを入れに立ち寄ってください。
Are you low on fuel?
I think so.
You can use my card to fill up.
私のカードでガソリンを入れてください。
Okay, I’ll remember to go to the gas station later.
03
Make sure you do the laundry.
Situation 1
The laundry room is a mess!
Is it?
Make sure you do the laundry, if you have time.
I’ve been so busy between groceries and cooking that I forgot to do the laundry.
Situation 2
Make sure you do the laundry.
Sure.
Do I separate the colors and whites?
色物と白物を分けますか?
I usually make four piles.
Whites, lights, darks, and towels.
Whites、lights、darks、そしてタオルです。
I had no idea laundry was so complicated.
04
Make sure you wash your hands.
Situation 1
Time for dinner!
Be there in a second!
Make sure you wash your hands.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Do you wanna help me knead the bread?
Sure.
What do I do first?
最初に何をすればよいですか?
Make sure you wash your hands first.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
05
Make sure you set the dinner table.
Situation 1
Do we have company coming over?
Yes, we have guests coming from out of town.
Can I help you in the kitchen?
Extra help is always welcome.
Can you help wash the dishes and make sure you set the dinner table after?
食器を洗って、その後に夕食のテーブルを整えるのを手伝ってもらえますか?
Situation 2
Can I do anything to help?
That’s really sweet of you.
Maybe you could grab the wine and make sure you set the dinner table?
ワインを取って、ディナーテーブルの準備をしてもらえますか?
Sure.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help out with.
他にお手伝いできることがあれば教えてください。
Thanks for helping out.
Writer's Note
The sentence starter "Make sure you" is a great way to ask, verify, or remind someone to do something. "Make sure" may sound demanding at times so it would be more polite to add "please" at the beginning or ending of your request. Here are a few examples to show you.
- Please make sure to fill out the application forms.
- Please make sure you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
- Please make sure you refrigerate the leftovers.
- Please make sure the electronic devices are unplugged before you leave.
- Please make sure to return the room keys to the front desk.
To ask someone to do something using "please" at the end of your sentence.
- Could you make sure that you put the milk in the fridge, please?
- Would you make sure to turn down the music after 9pm, please?
- Make sure you don't let the dog in the house, please.
- Could you make sure to preheat the oven before I get home, please?
- Would you make sure to drive Lily to the airport on Thursday, please?
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