Meaning
「You shouldn't」は英語で「あなたは〜すべきではありません」という意味です。この表現は、相手に何かをしない方が良いとアドバイスする際に使われます。例えば、「You shouldn't eat too much junk food.(ジャンクフードを食べ過ぎるべきではありません)」というように使われます。
使い方のポイント:
この表現を使うことで、相手に対する配慮や優しさを示しながら、意見を述べることができます。
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
過労では幸せを買うことはできません。
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
このアカウントを閉じたら、休みを取るように頼みます。
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
こちらにティッシュがありますよ。
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
このプロジェクトを期限内に完成させるために、先週は夜更かしをしていました。
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
成功へのエレベーターはなく、階段を上らなければならないんです。
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
待たせてごめんなさい。
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
私はここで1時間待っています。
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
そして、できるだけ早く家を出ようと努力しました。
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
私が遅れてあなたを待たせたことなんてありましたか。
Today!
You were late today!
今日は遅刻しました!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
礼儀をわきまえてください。
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
申し訳ありません。
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
とても美味しいです。
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
口を開けたまま食べてはいけません。
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
来年の旅行はどうですか?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
ハワイ旅行はかなり費用がかかりそうだよ。
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
でも、もし私がしなかったらどうなるか知っていますか?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
男はどうすればいいのでしょうか?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡