You're having a party next weekend. You want to invite one of your friends, who's a very busy person. You don't want to make her feel pressured, so you say:
Don't feel obligated to come if you're too busy.
busy, emotions, invitation, obligation, party, 日本語サポート You and family have been invited to someone's house for their daughter's birthday party. You don't really want to go because it's a long drive and you have other things you'd rather do that day. But you feel like you have to go because they invited you. You're discussing it with your husband and say:
I kind of feel obligated to go, you know?
invitation, obligation, party You rented a car. It was due to be returned by 6:00 on Sunday. You just barely returned it on time. You're telling your friend about returning the car at the last minute. To set up the story, you say:
I was supposed to bring it back by 6:00.
deadline, obligation, storytelling 