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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | 今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで！ |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| 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。 |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | すてきね。お部屋を見せてもらえるかしら？ |
| Well done, very clever! | よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。 |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | 悪いんだけど、お願い探してくれない？ |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い！ |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | はじめから話してくる？ |
| 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。 |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう！ |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | …これはどうも。僕もお会いできて光栄だな！ |
| 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？ |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | そうかもね、ご愁傷様。 |
| I don't know what to say, really... | なんというか… |
| Hello sir, table for two? | いらっしゃいませ、お二人様ですか？ |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | それではお客様のお名前と携帯電話番号を伺ってもよろしいでしょうか。 |
| 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？ |
| 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！ |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
