







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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, if you say so! | わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら! |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな! |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | そうかもね、ご愁傷様。 |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 明日は頑張って、またね。 |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | ご親切にどうもありがとう。 |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | あとはチキンブイヨンを取るためのお玉杓子が必要だわ、それで全部かな、と思う。 |
| 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? |
| You too, byee! | あなたもね、さようなら。 |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | え、ええ、そうですね。それではお母さんと、ジョーンズ夫人と変わっていただけますか! |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | 僕のために小ビール3個を取って来てもらっていいかな? |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当?わかってたよ、説明ありがとう! |
| 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? |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | やっと君の大事なお米を手に入れたね、おめでとう! |
| 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? |
| What about you? | あなたは? |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | 悪いんだけど、お願い探してくれない? |
| Yes, what about them? | うん、彼女たちがどうしたの? |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。 |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | まずはバスルームを見てもいいですか? |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | ちょっと。それでポゴの悪口についてはどうなのよ? |