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, Joseph, nice to meet you. | こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。 |
| That would be nice, thank you. | そうですね、ありがとう。 |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | ムール貝、イカ、エビを数匹、それと焼き魚をください。 |
| 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。 |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Sure, no problem. | ああ、問題ないよ。 |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | そうさ、もし彼のチンチンが出たままなのかどうか気になったのさ、ありがとよ！ |
| 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。 |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | お前が起こす前俺は寝てたぜ、なんだよ？ |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。 |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか？ |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | 注意して見ててくれる？ |
| 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？ |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | マイクのこと、言ってるねの。 |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前？ |
