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 you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | 僕にまな板と包丁取ってくれるかい？ |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | 僕のために小ビール3個を取って来てもらっていいかな？ |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。 |
| 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。 |
| 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？ |
| 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。 |
| You're welcome! | どういたしました！ |
| 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？ |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | やっと君の大事なお米を手に入れたね、おめでとう！ |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | う～ん、まずは カムデン・ロックスかしら。 |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。 |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | 白ワインも一杯お願い。 |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | もちろん、他にやることがなかったらだけど。 |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。 |
| ...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？ |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | それらをみじん切りに切ってちょうだい！ |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| See you at the station at 5. | 5時に駅で会いましょう。 |
