







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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな! |
| Sure, no problem. | ああ、問題ないよ。 |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | 玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる?お願い! |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下? |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか? |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | う~ん、似たようなことだけど、同じではないな! |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | すてきね。お部屋を見せてもらえるかしら? |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| Hello sir, table for two? | いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか? |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 何としてもするべきだろうね… |
| 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。 |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | 一軒家かい? 今よりも高いのは確実だね。 |
| 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。 |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | うん、そうなんだけど、そんなこと忘れるわけないだろ? どんだけバカなんだよ、僕は… |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | もしもし、ジェンどうしたの? |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | ねえ、あなた、下に降りるの手伝ってくれる? |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | はい、ケイトよ。 |
| Okay, see you! | オーケー、またね! |