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 we have the menu, please? | メニューもらえますか？ |
| Good night, see you later. | おやすみ、また今度ね。 |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから！ |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | いいえ、私は結構よ。ありがとう。 |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | おい、よしてくれよ！何か別の事を話そうじゃないか、頼むから！ |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | えぇ、私通路側が好きじゃないの。ありがとう。 |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | え、ええ、そうですね。それではお母さんと、ジョーンズ夫人と変わっていただけますか！ |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | それでも商品倉庫を確認してもらえますか？ |
| See you at the station at 5. | 5時に駅で会いましょう。 |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。 |
| 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 really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | ほんとにもう行かなきゃ。それじゃレストランでね。好きよ… |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | そうかもね、ご愁傷様。 |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| 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！ |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう！ |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| Really? Thank you so much! | 本当？どうもありがとう。 |
| 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。 |
