Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'It is said that...' to report general beliefs, news, or rumors objectively without naming a specific person.
- Start with the 'dummy' subject 'It' followed by 'is' and a past participle: 'It is believed...'
- Connect your main idea using the word 'that': 'It is thought that...'
- Follow 'that' with a full sentence: 'It is rumored that the shop is closing.'
Overview
It の後に受動態の報告動詞を用いることで機能します。その核心的な原則は、特定可能な行為者による直接的な言葉や考えというよりも、報告された発話や一般的な意見を一般的な陳述として提示することです。これにより、情報とその元の情報源との間に心理的な距離が生じ、中立性や広範な受容の認識が促進されます。これらの構造で一般的に使用される報告動詞は、コミュニケーション、思考、知覚を表す動詞です。これらには、say、believe、think、know、report、understand、expect、allege、consider、claim、assume、estimate、prove などがあります。People say that the new restaurant is excellent.」（人々はその新しいレストランが素晴らしいと言っている）を考えてみましょう。文法的には正しいですが、People say は非常に一般的で、情報源として「人々」を特定しています。これを非人称受動態に変換すると、「It is said that the new restaurant is excellent.」（その新しいレストランが素晴らしいと言われている）となり、焦点は完全に、そのレストランの素晴らしさが一般的に持たれている信念であるという事実に移ります。It はダミー主語として機能し、文法的な主語の位置を占めますが、特定の対象を指さず、それによって非人称性を維持します。動詞 is said は、受動態で報告の行為を表します。- 1非人称
It構造:It + passive reporting verb + that-clause
that-clause 内に保持し、報告の一般的性質を強調します。報告された文自体が最も重要な要素である場合や、報告された節の主語があまり重要でない場合にしばしば使用されます。It is believed that exercise improves mental health. （運動がメンタルヘルスを改善するという一般的な信念が最も重要です。）- 1主語引き上げ構造 (Subject-raising construction):
Subject + passive reporting verb + to-infinitive
that-clause の主語が、主要な受動態文の主語になります。この構造は、報告されている人や物事を強調したい場合に役立ちます。to-infinitive は、元の動詞句の意味を伝えます。このパターンは、報告された情報が特定の人物や対象に直接関わる場合、より自然に感じられることがあります。Exercise is believed to improve mental health. （ここでは、「運動」が、その信念が持たれている対象として強調されています。）to-infinitive の形での時制の管理方法を理解することが重要です。これらのパターンにおける正確さは、明確で文法的に正しいコミュニケーションに不可欠です。It 構造It を使用し、その後に be 動詞、報告動詞の過去分詞、そして that-clause が続きます。It + be (活用形) + Past Participle (報告動詞) + that + Subject + Verb (報告節)It: これはダミー主語です。特定の代名詞を指さず、文を文法的に完成させるために主語の位置を埋めるだけです。その存在が、発言を非人称にします。be (活用形): この動詞は、報告の時制を表現したいに応じて形が変わります。通常は現在単純形 (is) または過去単純形 (was) ですが、他の時制も可能です。Past Participle (報告動詞): これは報告動詞の-ed形または不規則形です（例:said、believed、known）。報告動詞が選択されると、この形は固定されます。that: これは報告節を導入する接続詞です。口語ではしばしば省略可能ですが、明確さのためにフォーマルな文章では強く推奨されます。Subject + Verb (報告節): これは、報告されている実際の情報や意見を含む完全な節です。その時制は、報告された出来事や状態の時間を反映します。
It is said/believed/known that... | It is said that she lives abroad. | People say that she lives abroad. |It was said/believed/known that... | It was believed that the earth was flat. | People believed that the earth was flat. |It has been reported that... | It has been reported that sales are up. | Authorities have reported that sales are up. |It will be announced that... | It will be announced that the merger failed. | They will announce that the merger failed. |It is known that eating vegetables is good for you. （野菜を食べることが体に良いという一般的な事実の現在の報告。）It was rumored that the festival would be cancelled. （祭りが中止されるだろうという過去の噂の過去の報告。）It has been estimated that the project will cost millions. （プロジェクトに数百万ドルかかるという現在の見積もりの現在完了形の報告。）that-clause の主語を文の先頭に移動させ、非人称受動態構造の文法的主語にします。that-clause は to-infinitive 句になります。Subject (報告節から) + be (活用形) + Past Participle (報告動詞) + to-infinitiveSubject: これは元の報告節の主語だった名詞または代名詞です（例:she、the earth、the project）。be (活用形) + Past Participle (報告動詞): この部分はパターン1と全く同じように機能し、*報告*の時制を反映します。to-infinitive: これは、*報告された行動*の時制と相を、報告時との関係で伝える重要な要素です。不定詞の形は、元のthat-clauseの動詞時制に依存します。- 単純不定詞 (
to + base verb): 報告された行動が報告時と同じ時間に起こる場合、または一般的な状態を表す場合に使用されます。
People say that he is rich.He is said to be rich.- 完了不定詞 (
to have + past participle): 報告された行動が報告時より前に起こった場合に使用されます。
People believed that she stole the money.She was believed to have stolen the money.- 進行不定詞 (
to be + -ing): 報告された行動が報告時に進行中である場合に使用されます。
They think that he is working late.He is thought to be working late.- 完了進行不定詞 (
to have been + -ing): 報告された行動が報告時より前に進行中であった場合に使用されます。
It is reported that he has been studying all night.He is reported to have been studying all night.to-infinitive の形 | 例 | 能動態の等価文 |is/are) | to be | He is said to be a talented musician. | People say that he is a talented musician. |was/were, V2) | to have been / to have V3 | She is believed to have left the country. | People believe that she left the country. |is/are V-ing) | to be V-ing | They are known to be planning a big event. | People know that they are planning a big event. |was/were V-ing) | to have been V-ing | He was thought to have been sleeping during the meeting. | They thought that he was sleeping during the meeting. |has/have V3) | to have V3 | The company is expected to have announced profits. | They expect that the company has announced profits. |The new policy is expected to increase efficiency. （元の文: They expect that the new policy will increase efficiency. - to increase は報告時からの未来の行動を示唆します。）The suspect is alleged to have fled the scene. （元の文: Authorities allege that the suspect fled the scene. - to have fled は報告時からの過去の行動を示します。）The CEO is considered to be retiring next year. （元の文: People consider that the CEO is retiring next year. - to be retiring は進行中の未来の計画を示します。）It is said that...」や「Subject + is said to be...」は、さまざまな文脈で正確なコミュニケーションを可能にする洗練されたツールです。その主な有用性は、客観性、フォーマルさをもたらしたり、情報源が不明、重要でない、あるいは意図的に伏せられている状況を乗り切ったりする能力にあります。- 1一般的な知識または広範な意見のため:
It is said that the best way to learn a language is through immersion.（言語を学ぶ最善の方法は没入であると言われています。）It is generally believed that honesty is the best policy.（正直が最善の策であると一般的に信じられています。）The earth is known to be warming at an alarming rate.（地球が驚くべき速さで温暖化していることは知られています。）
- 1ニュース報道、公式発表、学術論文:
It has been reported that the company's profits increased by 15% this quarter.（今四半期の企業の利益が15%増加したと報告されています。）It is expected that the new regulations will come into effect next year.（新しい規制が来年発効すると予想されています。）The document is understood to contain sensitive information.（その文書には機密情報が含まれていると理解されています。）
- 1不確かな情報や噂:
It is rumored that the celebrity is getting married.（その有名人が結婚するという噂です。）It was alleged that the politician accepted bribes.（その政治家が賄賂を受け取ったと虚偽の告発がありました。）He is thought to be living in hiding.（彼は隠れて住んでいると考えられています。）
It is said/rumored/thought that... が同様の役割を果たします。- 1フォーマルな状況や丁寧さ:
It is requested that all visitors sign in at the reception.（すべての訪問者は受付で署名することが求められています。）The package is understood to have been delivered yesterday.（小包は昨日配達されたと理解されています。）
Subject + is said to...) の使用:It 構造よりも、文の主語に焦点が当たります。- 人物について:
The CEO is expected to announce record profits.（CEOは記録的な利益を発表すると予想されています。）She is believed to be the wealthiest person in the country.（彼女はその国で最も裕福な人物だと信じられています。）He is said to have a secret talent for painting.（彼は絵の隠れた才能があると言われています。）
- 物事や概念について:
The new bridge is reported to be the longest in the region.（新しい橋がその地域で最も長いと報告されています。）This method is known to be highly effective.（この方法が非常に効果的であることは知られています。）The project is estimated to be completed by next year.（プロジェクトは来年までに完了すると見積もられています。）
Subject + is said to... は、この日本語の構造と非常に似た感覚で使えます。- 1主語
Itの省略または不適切な使用:
- 間違い:
Is said that the meeting was long.(誤り) またはSaid that the meeting was long.(誤り) - 理由: 日本語では主語（特に「人々は」「一般的に」など）は頻繁に省略されます。そのため、英語でも主語を省略してしまいがちですが、英語の SVO（主語-動詞-目的語）の語順では、主語は文の構造上不可欠です。特に非人称受動態では、ダミー主語
Itが文法的な穴埋めとして機能するため、これを省略すると文が成立しません。また、Itではなく、報告される内容の主語（例:The meeting）をItの位置に置いてしまう間違いも考えられます。 - 正しい形:
It is said that the meeting was long.
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that-clauseの動詞時制の誤り（特に主語引き上げ構造で）:
- 間違い:
He is said to live in London.(彼がロンドンに住んでいると言われている、という現在の事実なら正しいが、もし「彼は以前ロンドンに住んでいたと言われている」と言いたい場合) - 理由: 日本語では、「～と言われている」という表現は、過去の出来事であっても現在の報告の形をとることが多いです。例えば、「彼は昔ロンドンに住んでいたと言われている」をそのまま英語にすると、「
He is said to live in London.」となってしまい、過去の行動が現在の状態であるかのように聞こえてしまいます。主語引き上げ構造で過去の出来事を報告する場合、報告時よりも前の出来事であることを示すために完了不定詞 (to have + 過去分詞) を使う必要があります。 - 正しい形（過去の行動を報告する場合）:
He is said to have lived in London.（彼はロンドンに住んでいたと言われている。）
- 1能動態のまま、または不完全な受動態の使用:
- 間違い:
People say that he is a doctor.をHe says that he is a doctor.としたり、He is say a doctor.としたりする。 - 理由: 日本語では「～が言うには」という形で、主語を明確にすることが多いですが、英語で「～と言われている」という一般的な意見や事実を客観的に述べたい場合は、非人称受動態が適しています。単純に能動態で
People say...とすることも可能ですが、よりフォーマルで客観的な響きを持たせたい場合には非人称受動態が選ばれます。また、受動態の形 (be + 過去分詞) を理解していても、He is sayのようにbe動詞を省略したり、過去分詞形を誤ったりすることがあります。 - 正しい形:
It is said that he is a doctor.またはHe is said to be a doctor.
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to-infinitiveの形の間違い（特に完了不定詞）:
- 間違い:
She was believed to stole the money. - 理由: 主語引き上げ構造で、報告される出来事が報告時よりも前に起こったことを示す完了不定詞 (
to have + 過去分詞) の形を正しく使えていない。単純不定詞 (to steal) を使ってしまうと、あたかも「彼女が（今）お金を盗んだと信じられている」かのように聞こえてしまう可能性があります。 - 正しい形:
She was believed to have stolen the money.（彼女はお金を盗んだと信じられていた。）
It is said that...) vs. 能動態 (People say...)It is said that...) | 能動態 (People say...) |People, They, Many experts）。 |It is said that the new park will open next month. | People say that the new park will open next month. |It is said that...→ 「～と言われている」「～そうだ」People say that...→ 「人々は～と言っている」「～という話だ」
It is said that...) vs. 主語引き上げ受動態 (He is said to...)It 構造 (It is said that...) | 主語引き上げ構造 (He is said to...) |that 節の内容）。 | 文の主語（He）と、その主語に関する報告内容。 |It + be + pp + that + clause | Subject + be + pp + to-infinitive |It is said that he is a talented singer. | He is said to be a talented singer. |It is said that he is...→ 「彼が～であると言われている」 (事実全体に焦点)He is said to be...→ 「彼は～であると言われている」 (彼自身に焦点)
It is said that...) vs. 現在完了受動態 (It has been said that...)It is said that...) | 現在完了受動態 (It has been said that...) |It is said that this is the oldest temple in the city. | It has been said that this is the oldest temple in the city for many years. |It is said that...→ 「～と言われている」（現在の一般的な事実・意見）It has been said that...→ 「～と言われてきた」「～という話がある」（過去から現在にかけて言われ続けている、または過去の報告）
It is said that...) vs. There is/are... 構文It is said that...) | There is/are... 構文 |It + be + pp + that-clause | There + be + noun/noun phrase |It is said that a new hospital will be built. | There is a plan to build a new hospital. |It is said that...→ 「～と言われている」There is...→ 「～がある」
It is said that... と He is said to... のどちらを使うべきですか？It is said that... は、文全体の内容、つまり「～である」という事実や意見そのものを一般的に伝えたい場合に適しています。一方、He is said to... は、「彼」という人物について、一般的にどのようなことが言われているのか、というように、主語である「彼」に焦点を当てたい場合に用います。例えば、「彼が才能ある歌手である」という事実について一般的に言われていることを伝えたいなら He is said to be a talented singer. の方が自然です。単に「彼が才能ある歌手である」という情報が流布していることを伝えたいなら It is said that he is a talented singer. も可能です。It is believed that... と It is thinking that... では、どちらが正しいですか？It is believed that... が正しいです。believe (信じる) は、思考や意見を表す報告動詞として非人称受動態でよく使われます。一方、think (考える) も報告動詞として使えますが、非人称受動態では It is thought that... の形になります。It is thinking that... は文法的に誤りです。 thinking は進行形であり、この文脈では通常、受動態の過去分詞形である thought を使います。また、think を使う場合、主語引き上げ構造で He is thought to be... のように使われることも多いです。It is said that he arrived yesterday. と He is said to have arrived yesterday. は同じ意味ですか？It is said that he arrived yesterday.: 「彼が昨日到着した」という事実・情報全体に焦点を当てています。He is said to have arrived yesterday.: 「彼」という人物に焦点を当て、「彼」が昨日到着したということが言われている、というニュアンスです。完了不定詞to have arrivedを使うことで、報告時（現在）よりも前の出来事（昨日到着したこと）を正確に表しています。
He is said to have arrived...) がより自然に響くことが多いです。It is said that... で訳せますか？It is said that... や It is rumored that...、It is believed that... などでうまく表現できます。しかし、「～そうだ」（例：「雨が降りそうだ」）のように、話し手の推量や伝聞のニュアンスが強い場合は、It seems that... や It looks like...、あるいは単に looks like を使った表現の方が自然な場合もあります。例えば、「雨が降りそうだ」は It seems that it will rain. や It looks like it's going to rain. と言うのが一般的です。It is said that it will rain. と言うと、「雨が降るだろうと言われている」という、より客観的な情報や噂のニュアンスが強くなります。したがって、文脈によって最適な表現を選ぶことが大切です。Common Reporting Verbs in the Impersonal Passive
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Present Simple
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It is + V3
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say
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It is said that...
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Past Simple
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It was + V3
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think
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It was thought that...
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Present Perfect
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It has been + V3
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report
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It has been reported that...
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Future Simple
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It will be + V3
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expect
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It will be expected that...
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Present Continuous
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It is being + V3
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rumor
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It is being rumored that...
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Past Perfect
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It had been + V3
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believe
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It had been believed that...
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Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
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It is said
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It's said
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Common in speech, rare in formal writing.
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It was said
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N/A
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We rarely contract 'It was' in this structure.
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It has been said
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It's been said
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Very common in spoken English.
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Meanings
A formal structure used to report information, opinions, or beliefs when the specific source is unknown, unimportant, or general.
General Belief
Reporting what is widely accepted as true by society or a large group.
“It is believed that the pyramids were built by thousands of workers.”
“It is thought that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
News & Formal Reporting
Reporting facts or events where the journalist wants to remain objective.
“It is reported that the two companies are planning a merger.”
“It is alleged that the suspect fled the scene in a red car.”
Rumors & Speculation
Sharing unconfirmed information without taking personal responsibility for its truth.
“It is rumored that they are getting a divorce.”
“It is whispered that the house is haunted.”
Reference Table
| 能動態の報告 | 受動態 (It形式) | 受動態 (主語形式) | 使う場面 |
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People say he's smart.
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It is said that he is smart.
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He is said to be smart.
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一般的な意見、カジュアル〜フォーマル
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They believe she moved.
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It is believed that she moved.
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She is believed to have moved.
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広く信じられていること、フォーマル
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We know she's capable.
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It is known that she is capable.
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She is known to be capable.
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確立された事実、フォーマル
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They expect him to win.
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It is expected that he will win.
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He is expected to win.
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予想される結果、フォーマル
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People consider her a leader.
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It is considered that she is a leader.
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She is considered to be a leader.
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一般的な評価、フォーマル
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They reported the discovery.
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It was reported that they discovered...
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They were reported to have discovered...
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ニュースや公式報告
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フォーマル度スペクトル
It is widely believed that the corporation is facing insolvency. (Business news)
It is thought that the company is going out of business. (Business news)
It's said that the shop is closing down. (Business news)
Word is the place is toast. (Business news)
客観的な受動態: 'It is said that...'
構造1: 非人称の 'It'
- It is said that... Focus on the statement
- It is believed that... General belief
- It is known that... Common knowledge
構造2: 主語に注目
- He is said to be... Focus on the person/thing
- She is expected to win. Anticipated outcome
- They are understood to have... Past action/state
よく使う動詞
- 言う (say)
- 信じる (believe)
- 知る (know)
- 報告する (report)
主な用途
- 客観性 Sound neutral/unbiased
- フォーマルな場面 News, academic, official
- 情報源の秘匿 Don't know or don't want to say who
能動態 vs 受動態の報告
受動態報告の構造の選び方
一般的な意見や事実を報告したいですか？
特定の「人」や「物」を強調したいですか？
報告されている内容は、報告時より「前」に起きましたか？
受動態報告: 動詞と用途
よく使われる動詞
- • say
- • believe
- • know
- • report
- • expect
- • consider
- • understand
- • allege
いつ使うか
- • ニュースの見出し
- • 学術的な文章
- • 公式な議論
- • 責任追及を避ける時
- • 噂の共有
- • 一般的な真実
主なメリット
- • 客観性
- • フォーマルさ
- • 非人称性
- • プロフェッショナルな響き
- • 距離感
- • 簡潔さ
よくある落とし穴
- • be動詞の忘れ
- • 不定詞の時制ミス
- • 'by people' の付けすぎ
- • カジュアルな場での多用
レベル別の例文
It is said that he is a good doctor.
Se dice que es un buen médico.
It is thought that today is a holiday.
Se piensa que hoy es festivo.
It is known that water is important.
Se sabe que el agua es importante.
It is believed that they are happy.
Se cree que son felices.
It was said that the movie was boring.
Se decía que la película era aburrida.
It is reported that the train is late.
Se informa que el tren llega tarde.
It is expected that the weather will be nice.
Se espera que el tiempo sea agradable.
It is not thought that he will win.
No se piensa que vaya a ganar.
It is rumored that the CEO is resigning.
Se rumorea que el director general va a dimitir.
It is widely believed that the economy is improving.
Se cree ampliamente que la economía está mejorando.
It is estimated that the project will cost millions.
Se estima que el proyecto costará millones.
It is suggested that we start the meeting early.
Se sugiere que empecemos la reunión temprano.
It has been argued that social media is addictive.
Se ha argumentado que las redes sociales son adictivas.
It is often claimed that money cannot buy happiness.
A menudo se afirma que el dinero no puede comprar la felicidad.
It is alleged that the company avoided paying taxes.
Se alega que la empresa evitó pagar impuestos.
It is understood that the two parties have reached an agreement.
Se entiende que las dos partes han llegado a un acuerdo.
It is postulated that the universe is constantly expanding.
Se postula que el universo está en constante expansión.
It is commonly surmised that the author wrote the book in exile.
Comúnmente se conjetura que el autor escribió el libro en el exilio.
It is feared that the conflict could escalate further.
Se teme que el conflicto pueda escalar más.
It is acknowledged that the previous policy was a failure.
Se reconoce que la política anterior fue un fracaso.
It is widely contended that the socio-economic ramifications were underestimated.
Se sostiene ampliamente que se subestimaron las ramificaciones socioeconómicas.
It is tentatively suggested that the findings may be biased.
Se sugiere tentativamente que los hallazgos pueden estar sesgados.
It is frequently asserted that the traditional family structure is evolving.
Se afirma con frecuencia que la estructura familiar tradicional está evolucionando.
It is rumored, albeit without substantial evidence, that the treaty will be vetoed.
Se rumorea, aunque sin pruebas sustanciales, que el tratado será vetado.
間違えやすい
Learners mix the 'that' clause with the 'to' infinitive.
Using active voice for general rumors.
よくある間違い
Is said that he is nice.
It is said that he is nice.
It says that he is nice.
It is said that he is nice.
It is say that the rain will stop.
It is said that the rain will stop.
It is thought the movie is good.
It is thought that the movie is good.
It is believed him to be rich.
It is believed that he is rich.
It was reported that the fire starts at 10.
It was reported that the fire started at 10.
It is alleged the suspect to have stolen the car.
It is alleged that the suspect stole the car.
文型パターン
It is ___ that ___.
It is widely ___ that ___.
Real World Usage
It is reported that the storm will reach the coast by midnight.
It is rumored that Sarah is getting a promotion.
It is argued that the industrial revolution changed social structures.
It is alleged that the contract was breached on June 5th.
It is expected to rain later today.
It is thought that the city was abandoned due to drought.
強調したいポイントで形を選ぼう
It is said that... を使い、「その人や物」を主役にしたいなら He is said to be... を選ぶと自然だよ。 He is said to be a genius.
be動詞を忘れずに！
It *is* said や He *was* believed のように必ずセットで使おう。 It is believed that she is right.
完了形の to 不定詞に注目
to have + 過去分詞 を使うのがコツ。 He is said to have won the prize.
中立で知的な響きに
It is considered that the plan is feasible.
Smart Tips
Swap them for 'It is thought that' or 'It is believed that' to instantly boost your academic tone.
Use 'It is rumored that' to distance yourself from the gossip.
Remember that 'It says' is for written words, but 'It is said' is for spoken beliefs.
Use 'It is reported that' to introduce your main facts.
発音
Weak 'It is'
In natural speech, 'It is' is often reduced to 'It's' or the 'is' becomes very short.
Stress on the Verb
The stress usually falls on the reporting verb (said, thought, believed) to emphasize the nature of the information.
Reporting Intonation
It is reported ↗ that the weather will be nice ↘.
A slight rise on the reporting verb followed by a fall at the end of the sentence.
暗記しよう
記憶術
IT IS SAID: Information Transferred Is Simply Stated As Indirect Data.
視覚的連想
Imagine a news anchor behind a desk. They aren't saying 'I think,' they are pointing to a screen that says 'IT IS REPORTED.' The anchor is just a messenger for the 'It'.
Rhyme
When you don't know who to blame, use 'It is said' to hide the name.
Story
A secret agent needs to share a rumor without getting caught. Instead of saying 'I heard the boss is a spy,' he leaves a note that says 'It is rumored that the boss is a spy.' The 'It' protects his identity.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Look at a news website for 5 minutes. Try to find one sentence that starts with 'It is reported that' or 'It is believed that.' If you can't find one, rewrite a headline using this structure.
文化メモ
British news (like the BBC) uses this structure very frequently to maintain a 'neutral' and 'unbiased' tone, which is a core value of British journalism.
In Western universities, using 'I think' in an essay is often discouraged. Students are taught to use 'It is argued that' to make their arguments sound more objective.
In US and UK law, 'It is alleged that' is used to talk about crimes before a person is found guilty. This avoids 'defamation' (saying something untrue that hurts a reputation).
The use of 'It' as a dummy subject (expletive) dates back to Old English, but the formal impersonal passive became popular in Middle English as a way to mimic Latin's objective style.
会話のきっかけ
It is said that breakfast is the most important meal. Do you agree?
It is rumored that AI will take all our jobs. What do you think?
It was once thought that the Earth was flat. What other old beliefs do you know?
日記のテーマ
よくある間違い
Test Yourself
The new policy ___ expected to increase student engagement.
Find and fix the mistake:
It believed that laughter is the best medicine.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
練習問題
8 exercisesIt ___ (believe) that the ancient city was very large.
Find and fix the mistake:
Is said that the coffee here is the best in town.
Choose the best option for an academic essay.
People say that he lives in a castle.
Match the following:
You can use 'It is said that' with any verb, like 'It is eaten that'.
A: Why is everyone leaving the office? B: ___ that there is a fire drill.
rumored / that / is / it / is / she / leaving
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe ancient ruins ___ thought to be thousands of years old.
正しい文を選んでね：
The project leader is expected complete the report by Friday.
英語に訳してね：'その映画はいくつかの賞を受賞したことが知られている。'
単語を並べ替えて文を作ってね：
文の前半と後半を組み合わせてね：
The new AI tool ___ (expect) to revolutionize data analysis.
正しい文を選んでね：
The new policy is considered being unfair by some employees.
英語に訳してね：'その宝物は洞窟に隠されていると信じられていた。'
並べ替えて文を作ってね：
能動態と、それに対応する受動態を組み合わせてね：
Score: /12
よくある質問 (8)
Yes! Use 'It was said that' to report something people believed in the past. For example: `It was thought that the Earth was the center of the universe.`
In casual speech, yes. `It's said he's rich.` But in formal writing, you should always include it: `It is said that he is rich.`
Only 'reporting verbs' work. Common ones are: `say, think, believe, know, report, expect, claim, suggest, rumor, allege`.
Yes, the meaning is the same, but 'It is said that' is much more formal and objective.
In English, every sentence needs a subject. Since we don't want to say WHO said it, we use 'It' as a placeholder or 'dummy' subject.
Yes. `It is not believed that the situation will improve.` This is a very formal way to express doubt.
Yes, it is common in both American and British English, especially in news and formal documents.
The meaning is identical, but the grammar is different. 'It is said that' is followed by a full sentence, while 'He is said to' is followed by a verb.
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In Other Languages
Se dice que...
English uses a passive verb; Spanish uses a reflexive pronoun.
On dit que...
French uses an active verb with an indefinite subject.
Man sagt, dass...
German prefers the indefinite pronoun 'man'.
...to iwarete iru
Japanese word order is reversed, but the passive logic is similar.
Yuqālu 'anna...
Arabic does not need a dummy subject like 'It'.
Jùshuō...
Chinese uses a fixed phrase rather than a conjugated passive verb.
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