日本語
An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.
In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.
Examples :
| Expression example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | 玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる？お願い！ |
| See you later, Nick. | また後でね、ニック。 |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか？ |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | ケイト、バッグは持って行くよ。心配ないようにね。 |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | お客様のお名前と携帯電話の番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか？ |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | 私がお野菜を洗う前に、流し台をキレイにするのお願いできるかしら？ |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 明日は頑張って、またね。 |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | それとも、これ洗うのお願いできるかしら？ |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | えっと、どう計算したらそうなるのか説明してくれるかな？ |
| I don't know what to say, really... | なんというか… |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | 私はケイト、はじめまして、まいく。 |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | ええ、エビせんべいと春巻きをお願いします。 |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | それをストーブの上に置いてくれるかい？ |
| Okay, see you! | オーケー、またね！ |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。 |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | はい、ケイトよ。 |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | すごく気前がいいじゃないか。ケイト、ありがとう。それじゃあ… |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | それでも商品倉庫を確認してもらえますか？ |
