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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | もう放っておいてくれる、お願いだから！ |
| 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。 |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | アイスランド側のこれなんてどうだい？ |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | わかった待ってるわ。じゃぁまたね。 |
| Yes, what about them? | うん、彼女たちがどうしたの？ |
| See you at the station at 5. | 5時に駅で会いましょう。 |
| Alright, see you then. | じゃあ、またあとで。 |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。 |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | お前が起こす前俺は寝てたぜ、なんだよ？ |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | それは本当に最悪の状況になるよ、きっと。 |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | あと、上と底部のグリルもオンにしてくれ。 |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | おい相棒よ、うんちを拾うリクエストはまた別の10ポンドだぜ、じゃあな！ |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | すごいわ！ ありがとうございます！ |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 何としてもするべきだろうね… |
| 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？ |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | はい、ケイトよ。 |
