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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't know what to say, really... | なんというか… |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | 今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで！ |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | シャルドネとソーヴィニヨン・ブランを頼むわ、ありがとうマイク。 |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | 一軒家かい? 今よりも高いのは確実だね。 |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | オーブンの扉を僕のために開けてもらっていいかい？ |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから！ |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | ねえ、あなた、下に降りるの手伝ってくれる？ |
| 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？ |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 何としてもするべきだろうね… |
| What about the prices? | 価格はどう？ |
| 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。 |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | お知らせありがとう。またね！ |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | 私がお野菜を洗う前に、流し台をキレイにするのお願いできるかしら？ |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| 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！ |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | あら、見つかったんですね、どうもありがとうございました！ |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう！ |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか？ |
