Meaning
「You look」は英語で「あなたは~のように見える」という意味です。外見や印象について話すときに使われます。
たとえば、「You look tired」と言うと、「あなたは疲れているように見える」となり、相手の表情や身体の状態についての印象を伝えます。
この表現は視覚的な印象だけでなく、感情や雰囲気についても使うことができます。「You look happy」は「あなたは幸せそうに見える」という意味で、相手の表情や態度から感じ取った印象を伝えています。
「You look」に続く形容詞を変えることで、さまざまな印象を伝えることができます。「You look great」は「素晴らしく見える」、「You look worried」は「心配そうに見える」となります。
この表現は日常会話で非常に頻繁に使用され、相手に対する関心や気遣いを示す方法の一つです。使い方を覚えておくと、より自然なコミュニケーションが取れるでしょう。
Today's Sentences
- You look fit.
- You look exhausted.
- You look happy today.
- You look angry right now.
- You look anxious, are you ok?
- Writer's Note
01
You look fit.
Situation 1
I’ve been hitting the gym every week.
You look fit and healthy.
Thanks.
I’m prone to gaining weight, so I try.
私は太りやすいので、努力しています。
The effort really paid off.
Situation 2
Do you work out?
Yes, I’m into running and strength training.
You look really fit.
Really?
Thank you for the compliment.
褒めてくれてありがとう。
02
You look exhausted.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long day.
You look exhausted.
Maybe you should go home and call it a day.
今日は帰って、もう休んだ方がいいかもしれません。
I think I do need some rest.
I’ll see you tomorrow morning.
Situation 2
Is everything ok?
Why?
You look exhausted.
I’ve been running errands all day.
I must look really messy and tired.
本当にだらしなくて疲れているように見えるでしょうね。
03
You look happy today.
Situation 1
You look happy today.
Do I?
Are you feeling better after the breakup?
Much better.
I’m definitely in a better place.
間違いなく、今はより良い状態にいます。
Situation 2
There’s something different about you.
Really?
I wonder what it is.
それは何だろう。
I think it’s because you look happy today.
I do feel like I’m having a really good day.
Maybe that’s why I look happy.
だから、嬉しそうに見えるのかもしれません。
04
You look angry right now.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
Why?
You look angry right now.
I’m angry about this project at work but I’ll be ok.
Situation 2
You look angry right now.
Really?
I’m not angry at all.
私は全然怒っていません。
You’ve got frown lines between your eyebrows.
I had no idea!
I was just focusing on my computer screen.
私はただコンピュータの画面に集中していました。
05
You look anxious, are you ok?
Situation 1
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m just waiting for an important email.
From who?
The employer that I had an interview with, they said they would email me if I got the job.
Situation 2
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m actually not feeling very well.
Maybe you should lay down.
Thanks.
I’ll rest here for a bit.
少しここで休憩します。
Writer's Note
Action Verb vs. Non-Action Verb
Action verbs are what most people think of when they are asked to list some verbs. These kinds of verbs are also known as dynamic verbs. Most of the verbs we use are action verbs.
- Jump
- Dance
- Talk
- Laugh
- Sleep
- Open
- Swim
- Yell
Non-action verbs are also known as stative verbs. Instead of telling us what someone is doing, these verbs tell us about the subject’s feelings, opinions, senses, and state of being.
- Think
- Know
- Want
- Need
- Believe
- Imagine
- Expect
- See
Non-action verb + Adjective
"Look" can be a non‑action verb that can describe someone’s appearance. The structure often looks like this "You look + [adjective / noun / like-clause]." Let's look at some more examples together!
Examples
- You look stunning! What a beautiful black dress.
- He looks arrogant. I can't stand his demeanor.
- She looks impressed. I think the presentation is going to end on a good note.
- They look enraged. I want to avoid this crowd.
- We look awesome! Let's wear these outfits more often!