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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | 価格はどう？ |
| 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？ |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう！ |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。 |
| 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。 |
| 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！ |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー！ |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | えぇ、そうね。シャルドネのグラスをもらえますか？ |
| 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。 |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | お家を出る件に決まってるじゃない… |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。 |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | それすごくいいわね、ありがとう。 |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | すまなかったなケイト！初めまして。 |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | あとはチキンブイヨンを取るためのお玉杓子が必要だわ、それで全部かな、と思う。 |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | ボトルはキレイだと思うわよ、でもグラスは洗ってもらえるかしら？ |
| To be more realistic, of course! | よりそれっぽくするために決まってるだろ！ |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | 見学できる物件を 2 軒見つけたよ。君の方はどう？ |
| 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？ |
