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For Life
2006.02.16(Review of 2004.02.11 edition)

Since we last visited our young couple, they've decided that their relationship is more than just fun and games - and so is today's WordMaster! So don't take this edition lightly!

Today's Lesson
GET SERIOUS   本気になる、真剣になる

Explanation

  • When two people in a romantic relationship get serious, their feelings for each other become very strong, and they may start to think about getting married.
  • 二者間の恋愛関係について get serious と言う場合、お互いを思う気持ちがとても強くなってきて、結婚を考え始めるかもしれないような状態をさします。

examples

  1. a: Are you and Keiko getting serious?
    b: Yes. We love each other very much.
  2. I don't want to get serious with anyone right now, Tom. Let's just have fun together, okay?
  3. I think Amy's getting serious about you. She never stops talking about you.

英会話レッスンWe'll be back again tomorrow - seriously!