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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you soon. | よし、またね。 |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから！ |
| 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！ |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | どうもありがとう、良い一日を！ |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | 冷蔵庫からワインを取ってくれるかしら？ |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。 |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ？ |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | あ、ちょっと待って。あなたのお家の上の階はどう？ |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 何としてもするべきだろうね… |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| 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？ |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前？ |
| Really? Thank you so much! | 本当？どうもありがとう。 |
| 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？ |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | ケイトの綴りは K ではなく C ですよ。もう一度ご確認いただけますか？ |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | はい、ケイトよ。 |
| You too, byee! | あなたもね、さようなら。 |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | ドリンクは食事の前にいただけますか？ |
| I'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
