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2006.08.02(Review of 2002.03.18 edition)

Why not try these expressions out on your own family and teach THEM some English at the same time?

Today's LessonCATEGORY: 役に立つ表現
IT'S TIME (FOR BED / TO GET UP).
(寝る/起きる)時間ですよ。

Explanation

  • In order to tell a child that he or she should go to bed, we often use the expression It's time for bed.

    We also say It's time to get up to encourage a child (or adult) to get out of bed.
  • 子供に、もう寝るべきだと言いたいとき、It's time for bed. という表現をよく使います。

    It's time to get up. という表現は、子供(大人でも)に起きるようにと促すときに使います。

examples

  1. MOTHER: It's 9:00. It's time for bed, Jenny.
    CHILD: Can't I stay up a little longer? I'm not at all tired.
  2. (mother to children)
    Okay, everyone upstairs - it's time for bed. Remember, you have school tomorrow.
  3. (husband to wife at 6:30 a.m.)
    It's time to get up, honey. I'll make you some coffee.

英会話レッスンIt's time to go. Bye!