oblige

義務づける、余儀なくさせる

規則や状況によって、ほかに選択肢がなく何かをさせる。

やさしい英語で： If a rule or situation makes you do something, it leaves you with no real choice.

• The rules oblige us to wear helmets.
• She felt obliged to attend the meeting.
• Heavy snow obliged them to turn back.

使い方： oblige someone to do something (The law obliges employers to provide safety training.); be obliged to do something (We were obliged to cancel the trip.)

類義語： require, force, compel

よく使う表現： oblige someone to, legally oblige someone, oblige by law

願いをかなえる、便宜を図る

相手の頼みや望みをかなえて助ける。

やさしい英語で： To help someone by doing what they ask or want.

• I asked for help, and he obliged.
• The waiter was happy to oblige with extra plates.
• She obliged us by taking a photograph.

使い方： oblige someone by doing something (Could you oblige me by opening the window?); oblige with something (She obliged with a short speech.)

類義語： help, assist, accommodate

反対語： refuse

よく使う表現： happy to oblige, gladly oblige someone, oblige with something, oblige someone by

ありがたく思う

何かをしてもらえればありがたいと、非常に丁寧に頼むときの表現。

やさしい英語で： Used in a very polite request to say you would be grateful if someone did something.

• I would be obliged if you could reply today.
• We would be obliged if you sent us the details.
• You would oblige me greatly by keeping this private.

使い方： would be obliged if someone could do something (I would be obliged if you could send the receipt.)

よく使う表現： be obliged if, greatly oblige me

恩義を感じさせる

助けることで、相手に感謝や恩義を感じさせる。

やさしい英語で： To make someone feel grateful because you have helped them.

• Much obliged for the lift!
• We are deeply obliged to everyone who helped.
• Your kindness has obliged me more than I can say.

使い方： be much obliged to someone for something (I am much obliged to you for your help.)

よく使う表現： much obliged, deeply oblige someone