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 continue what we were doing please? | 模様替えの続きをしない？ |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 煙草を1箱、お願いします。 |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | それでいいわ、じゃあまた明日ね。 |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | え、ええ、そうですね。それではお母さんと、ジョーンズ夫人と変わっていただけますか！ |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | すごいわ！ ありがとうございます！ |
| Okay, see you! | オーケー、またね！ |
| 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。 |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | 他のテナントについても何か情報をいただけないかしら？ |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | 見学できる物件を 2 軒見つけたよ。君の方はどう？ |
| Really? Thank you so much! | 本当？どうもありがとう。 |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | すてきね。お部屋を見せてもらえるかしら？ |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | ううん、普通のワインよ、4~5ポンドだと思うわ。 |
| See you later, Nick. | また後でね、ニック。 |
| You're welcome! | どういたしました！ |
| 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！ |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 初めまして、トビー！ |
| Well done, very clever! | よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。 |
| 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。 |
