Could Haveの縮約形: Coulda
意味: できたのに（日本語の直訳はないから場合によって変わります）
品詞: 法動詞
Dialogues
対話
そのまの使用 AS IS
A: Hey, did you get that job you applied for?
ねえ、応募した仕事もらえた？
B: Coulda. I decided not to take it though.
仕方ないね。でも、結局受けないことにした。
A: If we left when I got home, we coulda been there already.
帰った時に行っていれば、あそこもう着いてる。
B: I know honey, just give me a few more minutes to get ready.
分かってるあなた、まだ準備してるから、ちょっと待って。
A: You coulda killed me just now! Pay attention!
今のミスは人をケガさせるぞ！気を付けろ！
B: Sorry boss. I’ll be more careful next time.
ごめんなさい社長。今度ちゃんと気を付けます。
I coulda kept writing, but I wanted to tell you, you should be doing listening practice if you want to be fluent. Try it here.
Bill is an entrepreneur, English teacher, and blockchain technology advocate. Originally from the USA, he moved to Shiga Prefecture, Japan in 2007 where he owned and operated an English school for over 12 years. He currently lives in Thailand.
For private English lessons, contact him at bill@nonstopenglish.net