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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | どうもありがとう、良い一日を！ |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | もうお前の不細工な顔なんぞこれ以上見れなかったんだろう、たぶん。 |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | 笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで！ |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | おめでとう、よく分かったわね！ |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 煙草を1箱、お願いします。 |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。 |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | お前が起こす前俺は寝てたぜ、なんだよ？ |
| 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？ |
| Alright, if you say so! | わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら！ |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。 |
| 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。 |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | 今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで！ |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| 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。 |
| 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？ |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | あ、ちょっと待って。あなたのお家の上の階はどう？ |
