動画を探す

Penny for your thoughts meaning | English from movies

動画を閉じる

動画を再生

再生ボタンを押すとYouTubeで動画が再生されます。

YouTubeで開くチューターとチャットする

プレイヤーが読み込まれない場合は、YouTubeで動画を開いてください。

12行中1行目 0:00 Marco

Hana, 's ?

一緒に読む一行ずつ聞くだけ

もう一度聞きたい文を選んでください。単語をタップすると意味が表示されます。下線が引かれた単語は、この動画のキーワードです。

Marco Hana, 's ?
Hana , and one .
Marco So a ?
Tutor and .
An American in Paris: The Musical for .
Tutor and .
Oliver's Ghost , is on ?
Tutor and .
Falling .
Marco for , Hana?
Hana the . I .
Marco Too . I ate it.

まず押さえたいこと

Penny for your thoughts: ask what they think

"Penny for your thoughts" is a playful way to ask someone what they are thinking, usually when they look quiet. For a warmer question to a friend who seems worried, ask "What is on your mind?" To tell someone to say what they really think, use "Speak your mind," which sounds bold and serious.

この動画のキーワード

単語をタップすると意味が表示されます。下線が引かれた単語は、この動画のキーワードです。

表現ごとの解説

Penny for your thoughts. 口調とニュアンス: Playful and light

Use it when someone looks quiet or lost in thought and you want to start a friendly chat. Don't use it when someone is clearly upset or in a formal meeting, because it can sound too light.

“Penny for your thoughts.”

使用作品：An American in Paris: The Musical (2018)
What is on your mind? 口調とニュアンス: Warm and caring

Ask a friend, partner, or coworker who seems worried or distracted. It invites them to share without pressure. In fast speech, people usually say "What's on your mind?"

“Oliver, what is on your mind?”

使用作品：Oliver's Ghost (2011)
Speak your mind. 口調とニュアンス: Bold and serious

Use it to tell someone they can say what they really think, even if it is difficult or critical. It sounds direct, so it fits honest talks, not small talk.

“Speak your mind.”

使用作品：Falling (2020)
What are you thinking about? 口調とニュアンス: Neutral and friendly

This is the simplest, most common way to ask. It works almost anywhere. Say it gently, because a sharp tone can sound like you are annoyed.
You seem quiet today. Is everything okay? 口調とニュアンス: Gentle and concerned

Use it when someone is quieter than usual and you want to check on them. It names what you noticed first, so it feels kind. Avoid it in a group if the person may not want attention.
Is something bothering you? 口調とニュアンス: Caring and direct

Ask this when you think someone has a problem or is upset. It is more direct than "What is on your mind?" so use it with people you know well.

よくある間違い

惜しい表現 ~~A penny of your thoughts.~~

より適切な表現 Penny for your thoughts.

The idiom uses "for." You are offering a penny in exchange for the thoughts. Keep the words exactly as they are.
惜しい表現 ~~What is in your mind?~~

より適切な表現 What is on your mind?

English uses "on your mind" for worries or thoughts you have right now. "In your mind" is used for imagining, as in "I can see it in my mind."
惜しい表現 ~~Saying "Speak your mind!" to a stranger who looks sad.~~

より適切な表現 "Is everything okay?" or "What is on your mind?"

"Speak your mind" is about giving an honest opinion, and it sounds strong. For someone who looks sad, a gentle, caring question fits better.