Meaning
"It's just"는 영어에서 특정 상황이나 상태를 강조하거나 설명할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 이 표현은 어떤 것을 단순화하거나 중요성을 낮추어 표현할 때 유용합니다.
첫 번째로, "It's just"는 상황이나 사실을 강조하면서도 그 중요성을 낮추고자 할 때 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "It's just a scratch"라고 하면, 상처가 크지 않으며 대수롭지 않다는 뜻을 전달합니다.
두 번째로, 변명을 하거나 어떤 행동에 대한 이유를 설명할 때도 자주 쓰입니다. 예를 들어, "It's just that I was busy"라고 하면 바빴기 때문에 다른 일을 하지 못했음을 설명하는 것입니다.
"It's just"는 대화를 부드럽게 하거나 불필요한 오해를 줄이기 위해 사용될 수 있습니다. 이 표현을 통해 상대방에게 현재 상황을 보다 간단하고 명확하게 전달할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- It’s just a phase.
- It’s just a little cough.
- It’s just a suggestion.
- It’s just the beginning.
- It’s just a waste of time.
01
It’s just a phase.
Situation 1
Does your husband stay up all night watching the World Cup?
Yes.
It’s so annoying.
정말 짜증나요.
And then he complains that he’s so tired.
It’s just a phase.
Situation 2
What’s all this hype about reselling sneakers.
I have no idea.
And he doesn’t even wear them, he just repackages them and displays them on the shelf.
It’s just a phase.
02
It’s just a little cough.
Situation 1
Are you sick?
It’s just a little cough.
You should go see a doctor.
I’ll be fine.
Situation 2
Did I hear you cough?
It’s nothing.
It’s just a little cough.
그냥 약간의 기침일 뿐이에요.
Last time you were sick that you ended up taking meds for 10 days.
I’ll go see a doctor if it gets worse.
03
It’s just a suggestion.
Situation 1
I cleaned the house today.
I noticed!
The house looks great. Although…
집이 아주 좋아 보이네요. 그런데…
Although, what?
Although, I think the sofa looks better on this side.
It’s just a suggestion.
그냥 제안일 뿐이에요.
Situation 2
We’re planning to remodel the kitchen.
Do you know what colors you’re looking at?
I was hoping to go with gold and emerald.
We see a trend of creams and warm wood colors this year.
It’s just a suggestion though.
하지만 이는 단지 제안일 뿐이에요.
04
It’s just the beginning.
Situation 1
I have some big news.
What?
Did you quit your job or something?
직장을 그만두기라도 한 건가요?
I did!
I’m so scared but happy.
너무 무섭지만 행복해.
It’s just the beginning so you should try to enjoy it!
Situation 2
Jen and I have decided to open a coffee house.
Really?
That’s such great news!
정말 좋은 소식이네요!
It’s just the beginning, but we’re really excited.
I’m sure your new adventure will be a success.
05
It’s just a waste of time.
Situation 1
Don’t you want to spend the weekends with your family?
I do.
But I need to have my own time too.
하지만 제 자신의 시간도 필요해요.
It’s just a waste of time.
Why is it a waste?
Because I’m drinking alcohol?
제가 술을 마시고 있어서 그런가요?
Situation 2
Why do you read books?
I enjoy reading, why?
It’s just a waste of time, you should buy ebooks.
I think it’s a matter of personal preference.