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 | |
|---|---|
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | もしかしたらリラックス効果がちょっとあるかもよ、だといいけど... |
| 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… |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | ちょっと。それでポゴの悪口についてはどうなのよ？ |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| 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！ |
| 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。 |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | 冷蔵庫からワインを取ってくれるかしら？ |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | はい、ケイトよ。 |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| 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？ |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。 |
| 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。 |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | 言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ！ |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | 模様替えの続きをしない？ |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | 笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで！ |
| 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？ |
| Alright! See you, bye. | わかったわ！またね、さようなら。 |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き？ |
| Good night, see you later. | おやすみ、また今度ね。 |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | それと洋服も着替えなきゃ、もちろん。 |
