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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | わかったわ！またね、さようなら。 |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | えぇ、そうね。シャルドネのグラスをもらえますか？ |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | ほんとにもう行かなきゃ。それじゃレストランでね。好きよ… |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | ねえ、あなた、ディエゴの話を最後まで聞いてみない!？ |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | お察しのとおり 11 時のアポをすっぽかしっちゃったの。 |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| 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？ |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | もしもし、ジェンどうしたの？ |
| Stay on the line, please... | 電話を切らずにお待ちください… |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | えぇ、でも立方体にカットしてもらってもいいかしら？ |
| Well done, very clever! | よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。 |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | 注意して見ててくれる？ |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | 分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。 |
| Really? Thank you so much! | 本当？どうもありがとう。 |
| 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 we see the kitchen first, please? | まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか？ |
