Meaning
「Where did you」は英語の疑問文の一部で、過去の出来事に対する情報を尋ねる際に使われます。基本的な構造は「Where did you + 動詞の原形 + その他の情報」です。ここで「Where」は場所を尋ねる疑問詞、「did」は過去を示す助動詞、「you」は質問の対象となる人を指します。
例えば、「Where did you go?」は「あなたはどこに行ったのですか？」という意味になります。このフレーズは、過去に行った場所を具体的に知りたい時に使われます。
他の例としては、「Where did you buy that?」は「それはどこで買ったのですか？」という意味で、物を購入した場所を知りたい場合に使用されます。
このように、「Where did you」は過去に関する場所を尋ねる際に非常に便利な表現です。日常会話でよく使われるので、ぜひ覚えておきましょう。
Today's Sentences
- Where did you see this?
- Where did you go for college?
- Where did you get your jeans?
- Where did you go for vacation?
- Where did you learn to scuba dive?
01
Where did you see this?
Situation 1
Did you know they’re predicting the volcano to erupt?
Where did you see this?
It was in the news this morning.
So much for my trip to Hawaii.
Situation 2
A lot of the animals were injured or angry.
Where did you see this?
I went to the zoo yesterday and noticed that the animals weren’t happy.
I can only imagine how stressed they must be.
02
Where did you go for college?
Situation 1
I always had a love for computers.
Really?
Where did you go for college?
どこの大学に行ったのですか?
I was in California for college and then moved out east for work.
What an accomplishment, you should be proud of yourself.
Situation 2
Where did you go for college?
I went to school in New York.
Really? Me too.
I studied Urban Design and Architecture.
私は都市デザインと建築を学びました。
My friend studied the same field.
We have so much in common.
私たちは共通点がとても多いです。
03
Where did you get your jeans?
Situation 1
Where did you get your jeans?
I got them on sale last week.
I love the fit.
They’re really comfortable and the perfect length.
Situation 2
I love your outfit today.
Where did you get your jeans?
そのジーンズはどこで買ったのですか？
Thanks!
I got them from that new store downtown.
それはダウンタウンの新しい店で手に入れました。
They’re really nice!
We should go shopping together some time.
04
Where did you go for vacation?
Situation 1
Where did you go for vacation?
We spent the summer at our cabin.
Wow, that must have been relaxing.
The kids love swimming in the lake and spending time in the outdoors.
Situation 2
Where did you go for vacation?
We visited Portugal for a week.
Wow, how was it?
It was one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been to.
05
Where did you learn to scuba dive?
Situation 1
Where did you learn to scuba dive?
I got my certification in The Maldives.
What a great experience.
And stunning views!
そして、驚くべき景色です！
They’ve got white sand beaches and excellent reefs.
Perfect for diving.
ダイビングに最適です。
Situation 2
Where did you learn to scuba dive?
I visited Australia and they had tons of diving excursions.
I’d love to go someday.
How was your experience?
あなたの経験はどうでしたか？
Shore diving in Sydney was great because it’s close to the city.
But Australia is well-known for its Great Barrier Reefs
Absolutely stunning!
しかし、オーストラリアは「Great Barrier Reefs」でよく知られています
本当に見事です！
