Meaning
「You must be looking」という表現は、英語で「あなたは見ているに違いない」という意味を持ちます。このフレーズは、話し手がある状況や事実について強い確信を持っていることを示すために使用されます。
例えば、友人が何かを探しているように見える場合、あなたは「You must be looking for something」と言って、その行動についての確信を示すことができます。この表現は、観察や状況から推測される行動について、話し手がほぼ確実であると感じていることを伝えるときに使われます。
文法的に見ると、「must」は助動詞で、話し手の強い推測や確信を表現するために使用されます。「be looking」は進行形で、現在の進行中の動作を指しています。したがって、「You must be looking」は、ある行動が現在進行中であり、その行動について話し手が確信していることを意味します。
この表現は日常会話で頻繁に使われるため、使い方を覚えておくと役立ちます。状況を観察し、相手の行動や心情を推測する際に、このフレーズを使ってみてください。
Today's Sentences
- You must be looking for a new bag.
- You must be looking for some runners.
- You must be looking for some furniture.
- You must be looking at houses around here.
- You must be looking at these vacation deals.
- Writer's Note
01
You must be looking for a new bag.
Situation 1
Hello.
You must be looking for a new bag.
新しいバッグをお探しですね。
Yes, I’ve been looking at these mid-size leather ones.
Even though the leather is soft, it’s very durable.
That’s great.
I love the pockets and hardware details too.
ポケットとハードウェアのディテールも気に入っています。
Situation 2
You must be looking for a new bag.
Yes, I’ve seen this bag on the street a few times and just fell in love with it.
It’s beautifully designed and trendy.
Can you show me some other colors and sizes in this bag?
02
You must be looking for some runners.
Situation 1
Can I help you with anything?
Well, I just started working out and was looking around for some gear.
You must be looking for some runners.
Absolutely.
Could you show me some running shoes?
ランニングシューズをいくつか見せていただけますか?
Situation 2
You must be looking for some runners.
How did you know?
It seemed like you were eyeing some sneakers earlier.
Actually, would you be able to show me a few shoes that are fit for outdoor running?
03
You must be looking for some furniture.
Situation 1
Are you looking for anything in particular?
We came in for the sale.
You must be looking for some furniture.
Would we be able to see some bed frames today?
Situation 2
You must be looking for some furniture.
Yes.
We’re renovating our home and need some new additions to the house.
私たちは家を改装中で、新しい家具をいくつか追加する必要があります。
You must be excited.
What kind of furniture should we look at first?
まずどんな家具を見てみましょうか？
Can we start with the living room and maybe then we can move to bedroom furnishings?
04
You must be looking at houses around here.
Situation 1
Good morning!
Are you here for the open house?
オープンハウスにいらっしゃいましたか？
Yes, we are.
You must be looking at houses around here.
We just sold our current home and we’re looking for a new neighborhood to settle down in.
Situation 2
Are you new to the area?
Yes, we want to move here.
You must be looking at houses around here.
I’m actually a real estate broker.
実は、私は不動産業者なんです。
Are you? We’d love to ask you a few questions then.
Can we schedule an appointment?
私たちとアポイントメントをスケジュールできますか？
05
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
Situation 1
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
Yes, we want to travel to Southeast Asia but thought it would be easier to travel through a package deal.
If you’re unfamiliar with the country then it’s definitely worth your first visit to choose a vacation package.
Could you recommend a few?
Situation 2
Have you thought of any places of interest?
No we haven't.
You must be looking at these vacation deals.
My name is Cole and I can help with any questions you have.
私の名前はコールです。ご質問があればお手伝いします。
Can you show us some all-inclusive promotions?
My wife and I can’t decided where to go during our holiday.
妻と私は休暇中にどこに行くか決められません。
Writer's Note
"Must" is often used in a sentence to express obligation, possibility, a conclusion or deduction that something is true. It can be used to strongly give orders or suggest advice. Here are some different usages of "must":
- To register, students must fulfill the criteria to be considered for early admission.
- When baking, you must remember to preheat the oven.
- Is dress code a must?
- Must you make such a mess?
- You must be out of your mind!
- I must ask you not to speak quietly, this is a library.
- You mustn't use that kind of language, especially around your younger brother.
