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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | もしもし、ジェンどうしたの？ |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| 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？ |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | オーブンを予熱させなきゃ、オーブンのスイッチをオンにしてくれるかい？ |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | ケイト、バッグは持って行くよ。心配ないようにね。 |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | お察しのとおり 11 時のアポをすっぽかしっちゃったの。 |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。 |
| Sure, no problem. | ああ、問題ないよ。 |
| To be more realistic, of course! | よりそれっぽくするために決まってるだろ！ |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | それでいいわよ、最初の事を出来るかしら？ |
| Stay on the line, please... | 電話を切らずにお待ちください… |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | 玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる？お願い！ |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | 見学できる物件を 2 軒見つけたよ。君の方はどう？ |
| 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！ |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| That would be nice, thank you. | そうですね、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。 |
