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 see the bathroom first, please? | まずはバスルームを見てもいいですか？ |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | それすごくいいわね、ありがとう。 |
| Stay on the line, please... | 電話を切らずにお待ちください… |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | お客様のお名前と携帯電話の番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか？ |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | 彼少し怖がっているわ、きっとベアの匂いがするからだと思うわ。 |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | もしもし、ジェンどうしたの？ |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。 |
| 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 stop bothering me, please? | 気を散らさないでくれる？ |
| 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！ |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。 |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| 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？ |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| 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？ |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう！ |
| What about the prices? | 価格はどう？ |
| Really? Very interesting. | 本当？とても興味深いね。 |
