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 | |
|---|---|
| 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！ |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | ディエゴ！このひとでなし。 |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | 今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで！ |
| I'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
| 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！ |
| 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？ |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | すごいわ！ ありがとうございます！ |
| 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？ |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 明日は頑張って、またね。 |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら？ |
| 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。 |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 何としてもするべきだろうね… |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | 完璧だわ！ 本当にありがとうございます！ |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | トーストをほんの少しだけ食べたわ、あなたは？ |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 煙草を1箱、お願いします。 |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | 他のテナントについても何か情報をいただけないかしら？ |
| I don't know what to say, really... | なんというか… |
