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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't know what to say, really... | なんというか… |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ？ |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | その物件の広告番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか？ |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | すまなかったなケイト！初めまして。 |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| 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 another glass of wine, please. | ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。 |
| You're welcome! | どういたしました！ |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| 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？ |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | うん、そうなんだけど、そんなこと忘れるわけないだろ？ どんだけバカなんだよ、僕は… |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| 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！ |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | おい相棒よ、うんちを拾うリクエストはまた別の10ポンドだぜ、じゃあな！ |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | おめでとう、よく分かったわね！ |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | すごいわ！ ありがとうございます！ |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | 白ワインも一杯お願い。 |
| Good night, see you later. | おやすみ、また今度ね。 |
