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'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！ |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| Yes, what about them? | うん、彼女たちがどうしたの？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前？ |
| 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！ |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。 |
| 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。 |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | 模様替えの続きをしない？ |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| 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... |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | またあとでお願いするわ。今はこれで全部です。ありがとう！ |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | どうもありがとう、良い一日を！ |
| 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！ |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| That's okay, no problem. | 了解、問題ないよ。 |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | もうお前の不細工な顔なんぞこれ以上見れなかったんだろう、たぶん。 |
| I'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
