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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | また後でね、ニック。 |
| That's okay, no problem. | 了解、問題ないよ。 |
| 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。 |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | 注意して見ててくれる？ |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから！ |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | トーストをほんの少しだけ食べたわ、あなたは？ |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前？ |
| You too, byee! | あなたもね、さようなら。 |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| 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。 |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| 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？ |
| Really? Very interesting. | 本当？とても興味深いね。 |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | やっと君の大事なお米を手に入れたね、おめでとう！ |
| Alright, see you then. | じゃあ、またあとで。 |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | ねえ、あなた、ディエゴの話を最後まで聞いてみない!？ |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。 |
