How to Ask About the Deadline in English
仕事で丁寧に締め切りを確認する方法
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to say:
Where Will You Use This? · いつ使うのか
Here are 7 real situations where you will need to ask about a deadline:
- Receiving a new task: When your manager hands you a new assignment in person or via email.
上司やリーダーから新しい仕事を任されたとき。 - Joining a project mid-way: When joining an ongoing project and needing to catch up on dates.
途中からプロジェクトに参加し、全体の日程を把握したいとき。 - Confirming meeting details: When you heard a date in a meeting but didn't write down the exact time.
会議で聞いた締め切りをメモし忘れ、再確認したいとき。 - Replying to client emails: When a client email doesn't mention a specific due date.
日時が明記されていないクライアントのメールに返信するとき。 - Clarifying time specifics: Checking whether "by Friday" means morning, EOD, or COB.
「金曜日まで」が午前中か終業時かを明確にしたいとき。 - Coordinating shared work: Asking a coworker for their section so you can plan your own schedule.
自分の計画を立てるため、同僚の担当分の提出予定を聞くとき。 - Following up on changes: When a project timeline seems to have shifted.
締め切りが変更されたように見え、確認(フォローアップ)したいとき。
Why It Matters · なぜ大切なのか
- Manage your time effectively: Prioritize tasks accurately without last-minute panic.
直前に慌てることなく、優先順位をつけて効率的に時間管理ができます。 - Avoid embarrassing mistakes: Never miss a critical deliverable due to assumptions.
勝手な思い込みによる提出遅れやミスを未然に防げます。 - Build professional trust: Show your team and manager that you are organized and proactive.
「計画的で仕事が丁寧な人」という信頼を社内外で築けます。
The 3-Part Basic Pattern · 3つの基本パーツ
Almost every deadline question follows one of these simple templates:
What each part does · 各パーツの役割
- Softener (クッション言葉) — "Sorry to bother you," or "Just to confirm,"
質問の唐突感を和らげ、丁寧で配慮のある印象を与えます。 - The question itself (質問本文) — "could you let me know the deadline for this?"
知りたい情報(日付、時間、確認事項など)を明確に尋ねます。 - Reason (理由・補足) — "so I can plan my week."
理由を添えることで、催促ではなく計画的な姿勢が伝わります。
Set Your Scene · 単語を確認しよう
Tap each card to learn key vocabulary. Grouped by Schedule, Actions, Urgency, and Finishing. Click all 27 cards to continue. ビジネスで必須の単語です。全部タップしてみましょう。
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27 Key Words for Deadlines
Study these essential business terms grouped by category. Practice pronouncing them aloud:
⏰ Time and Schedule · 時間とスケジュール
🔍 Asking and Confirming · 質問と確認の動詞
🚨 Urgency and Priority · 緊急度と優先度
📦 Submitting and Finishing · 提出と完了
Verb Selection Tap · 動詞を選ぼう
Choose the correct word to complete each business sentence. 正しい英語を選んで文を完成させましょう。
🎉 Mini-Game Complete!
The Right Phrase for Every Business Moment
Grouped by dialogue function for quick reference:
💬 1) Softeners · クッション言葉
📍 2) Direct Questions · 直接締め切りを聞くとき
確認 3) Confirming Dates · 既に聞いた日にちを確認するとき
⏱️ 4) Checking Time & Urgency · 時間や緊急度を確認するとき
✨ 5) Wrapping Up Politely · 会話を丁寧に終えるとき
Category Phrase Sort · フレーズを分類しよう
Tap a phrase, then tap the correct column. There are 3 categories: Softeners, Ask & Confirm, and Wrap Up. フレーズを分類しましょう。
🎉 Sorting Complete!
Asking Your Manager About a New Report · 上司に確認する
Setting: Your manager, David, hands you a new assignment in the office. Notice how time zones and drafts are clarified.
Checking In With a Coworker Over Coffee · 同僚と確認する
Setting: You and Priya talk about your upcoming shared project presentation.
Meeting a New Freelance Client · クライアントと交渉・確認する
Setting: You are a freelance web designer discussing a redesign with Alex.
Fluency Tips: Before vs After · 自然な英語のコツ
Notice how adding a softener or a short reason completely changes the tone:
Tip 1: Add a softener and context
Tip 2: Confirm with "Just to confirm"
Tip 3: Extend short responses
5 Pitfalls When Asking About Deadlines · よくある5つの間違い
Avoid these common mistakes in business English conversations:
Quick Capstone Quiz · 総まとめクイズ
Answer 4 questions to test your deadline communication skills. 全問正解を目指しましょう。
🎉 Quick Quiz complete!
Write Your Own Deadline Script
Use the 3-part formula to create your own business deadline script.
🌟 Worked Examples · 記入例
Lesson Complete! 🏆
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大丈夫です。間違いは学びの一部です。ハートが回復しました。