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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you make it bigger, please? | 拡大してくれる？ |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き？ |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | どうもありがとう、良い一日を！ |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | わかった、トビー、おしゃべりマンの僕の友よ、悪いけど... |
| 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。 |
| 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 okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから！ |
| 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！ |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前？ |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | 僕のためにいくつかのジャガイモの皮をむいてくれる？お願い！ |
| 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？ |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | はい、ケイトよ。 |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。 |
| Alright, see you Cate. | 分かった、またね、ケイト。 |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | すまなかったなケイト！初めまして。 |
