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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | もちろん、他にやることがなかったらだけど。 |
| 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。 |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | またあとでお願いするわ。今はこれで全部です。ありがとう！ |
| Hello sir, table for two? | いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか？ |
| 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？ |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| 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？ |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | お部屋のために猫を手放すつもりはないわ。ありがとう！ |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | 行っちゃう前に要約だけでも教えてもらえるかしら？ |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | う～ん、覚えてないわ… お肉料理だったかしら。 |
| 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。 |
| Alright, see you Cate. | 分かった、またね、ケイト。 |
| 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… |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| Well done, very clever! | よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。 |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか？ |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | 言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ！ |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | 僕にまな板と包丁取ってくれるかい？ |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | …これはどうも。僕もお会いできて光栄だな！ |
