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 | |
|---|---|
| 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。 |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | ケイトの綴りは K ではなく C ですよ。もう一度ご確認いただけますか？ |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | わかった、トビー、おしゃべりマンの僕の友よ、悪いけど... |
| I don't know what to say, really... | なんというか… |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前？ |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | お願いだから、10 日しか残ってないことには触れないでもらえる!? |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | えっと、どう計算したらそうなるのか説明してくれるかな？ |
| 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… |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | それでいいわよ、最初の事を出来るかしら？ |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| 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？ |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。 |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| Stay on the line, please... | 電話を切らずにお待ちください… |
| Yes, what about them? | うん、彼女たちがどうしたの？ |
| 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。 |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | どうにかしてテーブルを押さえられないかしら？ |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | すごく気前がいいじゃないか。ケイト、ありがとう。それじゃあ… |
| 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。 |
