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 | |
|---|---|
| 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, 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。 |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| Okay, thank you very much. | はい、ありがとうございます。 |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。 |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き？ |
| See you later, Nick. | また後でね、ニック。 |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。 |
| 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？ |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。 |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。 |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー！ |
| 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'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
| 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？ |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | ご親切にどうもありがとう。 |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | ううん、普通のワインよ、4~5ポンドだと思うわ。 |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか？ |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。 |
