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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | おめでとう、よく分かったわね！ |
| 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？ |
| 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。 |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| 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… |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | 彼女切りやがった！なんて馬鹿やろうだ！ |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | はじめから話してくる？ |
| 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！ |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから！ |
| See you at the station at 5. | 5時に駅で会いましょう。 |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー！ |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| That's okay, no problem. | 了解、問題ないよ。 |
| 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？ |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。 |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい？ |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | お部屋のために猫を手放すつもりはないわ。ありがとう！ |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 煙草を1箱、お願いします。 |
| 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？ |
