01
Aren't you expecting too much from the boy?
意味あの子に期待しすぎなんじゃないか？
- but aren't you expecting too much from the boy
- Aren't you expecting too much from a new hire?
💡 expect too much from ~ は〜に多くを求めすぎる。否定疑問でやんわり指摘します。
Episode Summary
Over drinks, Geese tells Paul some hard truths about surviving the Demon Continent and why Rudeus played down his hardships. The next morning Paul comes to apologise, and Rudeus, remembering a friendship he let slip in his past life, suggests they simply start over. Father and son finally embrace, and with travel money and a letter of introduction, the party prepare to leave Millis.
これは 上級レベル版。第17話は、旧友の説得、前世の後悔、そして旅立ちの決意が英語の見どころです。Aren't you expecting too much from the boy? / I'll grant you that Rudeus is impressive. / You're welcome to air all your grievances. といった実際に作中で使われている表現に、chaperone / handicaps / barren / judgy / grievances のような語彙を合わせました。もう一方のレベルは〈中級〉版でどうぞ。
🔥 Must-Know Expressions 10 expressions ｜ 各解説つき
〈上級〉第17話の説得・反省・和解から、手応えのある表現を10個。すべて作中で実際に話されている英語です。
02
I'll grant you that Rudeus is impressive.
意味ルーデウスが大したやつだってのは認めるよ。
- I'll grant you that Rudeus Is impressive
- I'll grant you that the plan is bold.
💡 I'll grant you that ~ は〜なのは認めるが。譲歩してから反論する前置きです。
03
At the end of the day, he's still an 11-year-old kid.
意味結局のところ、あいつはまだ十一歳のガキなんだ。
- At the end of the day, he's still an 11-year-old kid
- At the end of the day, she's still new to the job.
💡 at the end of the day は結局のところ。議論の核心に戻す言い方です。
04
Anyone could have made it back with a chaperone like that.
意味あんな付き添いがいれば、誰だって戻ってこられたさ。
- Anyone could have made it back with a chaperone like that
- Anyone could have won with a coach like that.
💡 could have + 過去分詞 で〜できただろう。chaperone は付き添いです。
05
In my extremely considered opinion, you're taking the whole place way too lightly.
意味よくよく考えた上で言わせてもらうと、あんたはあの土地をなめすぎだ。
- you're taking the whole place way too lightly
- In my considered opinion, you're taking this way too lightly.
💡 considered opinion は熟慮した意見、take ~ lightly は〜を軽く見るです。
06
His party includes a Superd warrior who could betray him at any moment.
意味仲間には、いつ裏切るかわからないスペルド族の戦士がいる。
- could betray him at any moment
- The old bridge could collapse at any moment.
💡 at any moment はいつ何時でも。絶え間ない緊張を表します。
07
You're being judgy that he didn't comb the place for survivors on top of that?
意味そのうえ生存者を探し回らなかったって、責め立ててるのか？
- And you're being judgy that he didn't
- You're being judgy that she didn't call on top of that?
💡 judgy は批判がましい（口語）、comb ~ for … は〜をくまなく探すです。
08
Haven't seen any evidence to the contrary.
意味そうじゃないって証拠は見たことないね。
- Haven't seen any evidence to the contrary
- He says he's reliable, but I haven't seen any evidence to the contrary.
💡 to the contrary はそれと反対の。主語を省いた皮肉まじりの返しです。
09
You're welcome to air all your grievances.
意味不満をぶちまけるのは構わない。
- You're welcome to air all your grievances
- At the meeting, you're welcome to air all your concerns.
💡 air は動詞で（意見・不満を）表明する。be welcome to ~ で自由に〜してよいです。
10
And yet, I never took this kind of initiative.
意味それなのに、ぼくはこういう一歩を自分から踏み出したことがなかった。
- And yet, I never took this kind of initiative
- Back then, I never took this kind of initiative at work.
💡 take the initiative は自ら率先して動く。And yet で自分との対比を示します。
📚 Essential Vocabulary 10 words ｜ 英語＆日本語の解説つき
barren (adj.)ENtoo poor to grow plantsJP不毛な
chaperone (n.)ENa person who goes along to protect someoneJP付き添い
cherish (v.)ENto love and care forJP大切にする
cinch (n.)ENsomething very easyJP楽勝
grievances (n.)ENcomplaints about unfair treatmentJP不満
handicaps (n.)ENdisadvantagesJP不利な条件
initiative (n.)ENthe act of starting something yourselfJP率先
judgy (adj.)ENtoo quick to criticiseJP批判がましい
riddle (v.)ENin 'riddle me this': answer me thisJP謎をかける
scheme (n.)ENin 'the grand scheme of things': the big pictureJP全体像
💬 Useful Phrases 10 expressions
〈上級〉言い返す・認める・心に刻む——硬い場面でも通る言い回しを10個。Must-Know とは別枠の実用表現です。
01
You've got some nerve showing your face here!
意味よくもぬけぬけと顔を出せたわね
- You've got some nerve showing your face here
- After what you did? You've got some nerve showing up.
02
Most fathers are far from perfect.
意味たいていの父親は完璧とはほど遠い
- Most fathers are far from perfect
- Most plans are far from perfect.
03
It's only natural that you'd be upset.
意味怒るのも当然だ
- It's only natural that you'd be upset
- You lost your job. It's only natural that you'd be upset.
04
I won't pretend I know what's going on.
意味事情がわかっているふりはしない
- I won't pretend I Know what's goin’ on
- I won't pretend I know how you feel.
05
You should at least look him in the eye.
意味せめて目を見て話してやれ
- But you should at least look him in the eye
- If you're going to say no, at least look her in the eye.
06
Compared to me, Paul's doing great.
意味ぼくに比べれば、パウロは立派にやってる
- Compared to me, Paul's doing great
- Compared to last year, we're doing great.
07
I was already prepared for that much!
意味それくらいの覚悟はできてたわ
- I was already prepared for that much
- Bad news? I was already prepared for that much.
08
Now getting to the Central Continent will be a cinch.
意味これで中央大陸に渡るのは楽勝だ
- Now getting to the Central Continent will be a cinch
- With this map, finding the place will be a cinch.
09
So I'd like to make them my priority.
意味だから、そちらを優先したい
- So I'd like to make them my priority
- My health comes first, so I'd like to make it my priority.
10
You should always cherish your siblings.
意味きょうだいは大切にするものだ
- You should always cherish your siblings
- You should always cherish your old friends.
🎯 Grammar Patterns 3 patterns
第17話の実際のセリフから、書き言葉でも通用する上級構文を3つ。
PATTERN 1
I'll grant you that ~（〜なのは認めるが）
I'll grant you that Rudeus Is impressive.
ルーデウスが大したやつだってのは認めるよ。
grant は認める。相手の主張の一部を認めてから本題の反論に入る、議論で役立つ型です。
他にも使える例：
- I'll grant you that it's expensive.
- I'll grant you that he tried.
PATTERN 2
far from ~（〜とはほど遠い）
Most fathers are far from perfect.
たいていの父親は完璧とはほど遠い。
not より強い否定を表します。控えめに見えて、実は断定的な言い方です。
他にも使える例：
- The work is far from finished.
- He's far from happy.
PATTERN 3
be welcome to ~（自由に〜してよい）
You're welcome to air all your grievances.
不満をぶちまけるのは構わない。
許可を与えるときの丁寧な形。皮肉として「どうぞご勝手に」の響きにもなります。
他にも使える例：
- You're welcome to join us.
- Guests are welcome to use the pool.
🎯 Today's Phrase Native daily-use expression
★ TODAY'S PHRASE
In the grand scheme of things.
大局的に見れば。
- Doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things
- One bad day doesn't matter much in the grand scheme of things.
- In the big picture.
grand scheme は壮大な構図。in the grand scheme of things で「全体から見れば（大したことではない）」。小さな問題にこだわる相手を諭すときに使えます。この回では、旧友が父親に、旅の中身より無事の再会を喜べと説く場面で使われています。
🎤 Shadowing Practice 5 sentences to repeat
01
Most fathers are far from perfect
父親は完璧とはほど遠い——
02
It's only natural that you'd be upset
怒るのも当然だ——
03
You should always cherish your siblings
きょうだいは大切に——
04
I was already prepared for that much
覚悟はできてたわ——
05
Compared to me, Paul's doing great
パウロは立派にやってる——
🔁 この回で再会する表現 前に扱ったもの ｜ 3 expressions
第17話の台本には、前の回で扱った表現がまた出てきます。一度で覚えられるものはありません。ここで思い出しておくと定着します。
🗝 EP17 Key Takeaways most useful for daily English
〈上級版〉第17話は、見方を正す・反省する・和解する回。Aren't you expecting too much from the boy? / You're welcome to air all your grievances. / in the grand scheme of things のような表現から、chaperone / handicaps / barren / judgy のような語彙まで扱いました。I'll grant you that ~ で譲歩してから反論する言い方は、議論や交渉のひな型としてそのまま使えます。
Aren't you expecting too much from the boy?
I'll grant you that Rudeus is impressive.
At the end of the day, he's still an 11-year-old kid.
Anyone could have made it back with a chaperone like that.
In my extremely considered opinion, you're taking the whole place way too lightly.
His party includes a Superd warrior who could betray him at any moment.
You're being judgy that he didn't comb the place for survivors on top of that?
Haven't seen any evidence to the contrary.
You're welcome to air all your grievances.
And yet, I never took this kind of initiative.
編集部が実際に観て厳選した、第17話の見どころと英語学習ポイント〈上級版〉。
第17話「再会」は、こじれた親子がやり直す回。前半は酒場で旧友が父親をいさめる場面で、相手の見方を正す言い方が並びます。中盤は宿での謝罪と、前世の後悔。後半は父と子の仲直りと旅立ちで、謝る・受け入れる表現が続けて出てきます。
この 上級版 では、Aren't you expecting too much from the boy? / You're welcome to air all your grievances. / In the grand scheme of things. を中心に据えました。語彙は chaperone / handicaps / barren / judgy / grievances で揃えています。いずれも作中に実在する英語です。
この回でとくに実用になるのは、相手の見方を正す英語です。「期待しすぎじゃないか」「それは認めるが」「大局的に見れば」——友人として耳の痛いことを言うときの言い方が並びます。硬い文の型では I'll grant you that ~ が譲歩を、far from ~ が強い否定を表します。第17話は見方を正す・反省する・和解する回です。
総合難易度：★★★★☆／英語学習価値：★★★★★／おすすめ度：★★★★★。第17話はこじれた親子がやり直す回。謝る・受け入れる言い方と、相手の見方を正す言い方が手に入ります。
第17話〈上級〉、お疲れさまでした 🏁
いちばん効いたのは、「大局的に見れば」という in the grand scheme of things でしたね。
Aren't you expecting too much from the boy? / You're welcome to air all your grievances. / In the grand scheme of things. など、見方を正し、反省し、和解するときに効く表現が揃いました。
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