







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 see the kitchen first, please? | まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか? |
| 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? |
| What about you, Mike? | あなたはどう、マイク? |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | 行っちゃう前に要約だけでも教えてもらえるかしら? |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | 分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。 |
| 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… |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | 悪いんだけど、お願い探してくれない? |
| I will have some fish, I think. | 僕はなにか魚を食べるよ、たぶん。 |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。 |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | 僕のものを彼らが使うんだから、僕たちだって彼らのパン少しくらい ''借りれる''って思うよ。 |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | お知らせありがとう。またね! |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | 完璧だわ! 本当にありがとうございます! |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 明日は頑張って、またね。 |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 煙草を1箱、お願いします。 |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | 注意して見ててくれる? |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | だからボトルがいいわ、お願い。 |
| You're welcome! | どういたしました! |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | ほんとにもう行かなきゃ。それじゃレストランでね。好きよ… |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | こんにちは、ローラ、おめでとう! |
| 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? |