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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, if you say so! | わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら！ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | 彼少し怖がっているわ、きっとベアの匂いがするからだと思うわ。 |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | えぇ、でも立方体にカットしてもらってもいいかしら？ |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | ねえ、あなた、下に降りるの手伝ってくれる？ |
| That's okay, no problem. | 了解、問題ないよ。 |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | そうかもね、ご愁傷様。 |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | ご親切にどうもありがとう。 |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | どうもありがとう、良い一日を！ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | 玉ねぎをいくつか私のために、みじん切りにしてくれる？お願い！ |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| What's her name, by the way? | ところで、彼女は何て名前？ |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| That would be nice, thank you. | そうですね、ありがとう。 |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | こんにちは、ジョセフさん。よろしく。 |
| 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？ |
