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 | |
|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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？ |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | 僕のものを彼らが使うんだから、僕たちだって彼らのパン少しくらい ''借りれる''って思うよ。 |
| 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。 |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| Really? Very interesting. | 本当？とても興味深いね。 |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | 言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ！ |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 何としてもするべきだろうね… |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | おめでとう、よく分かったわね！ |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー！ |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか？ |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | もしもし、今夜 2 名で一席テーブルを予約したいのですが。 |
| 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 Jen, what's up? | もしもし、ジェンどうしたの？ |
| Stay on the line, please... | 電話を切らずにお待ちください… |
| Sure, no problem. | ああ、問題ないよ。 |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | 拡大してくれる？ |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
