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 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？ |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | マイクのこと、言ってるねの。 |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| Well done, very clever! | よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。 |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | それらをみじん切りに切ってちょうだい！ |
| 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… |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| 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！ |
| Alright, see you then. | じゃあ、またあとで。 |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | すまなかったなケイト！初めまして。 |
| 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。 |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | 彼女切りやがった！なんて馬鹿やろうだ！ |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Hello sir, table for two? | いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか？ |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | はい、ケイトよ。 |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| Yes, what about them? | うん、彼女たちがどうしたの？ |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | えぇ、私通路側が好きじゃないの。ありがとう。 |
