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 | |
|---|---|
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | ボトルはキレイだと思うわよ、でもグラスは洗ってもらえるかしら？ |
| Well done, very clever! | よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。 |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | 気を散らさないでくれる？ |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | ええ、エビせんべいと春巻きをお願いします。 |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | もしかしたらリラックス効果がちょっとあるかもよ、だといいけど... |
| That would be nice, thank you. | そうですね、ありがとう。 |
| Can we have the menu, please? | メニューもらえますか？ |
| Alright! See you, bye. | わかったわ！またね、さようなら。 |
| 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？ |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き？ |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | う～ん、まずは カムデン・ロックスかしら。 |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| Yes, what about them? | うん、彼女たちがどうしたの？ |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。 |
| What about you, Mike? | あなたはどう、マイク？ |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | おい、よしてくれよ！何か別の事を話そうじゃないか、頼むから！ |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。 |
