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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | やあ、ロッコ。大丈夫よ、ありがとう。 |
| What about the prices? | 価格はどう？ |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | 拡大してくれる？ |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | マイクのこと、言ってるねの。 |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | ボトルはキレイだと思うわよ、でもグラスは洗ってもらえるかしら？ |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | 一軒家かい? 今よりも高いのは確実だね。 |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | はい、心地の良い席でお願いします。 |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | その物件の広告番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか？ |
| Yes, what about them? | うん、彼女たちがどうしたの？ |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | もしもし、ジェンどうしたの？ |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | お家を出る件に決まってるじゃない… |
| 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？ |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | …これはどうも。僕もお会いできて光栄だな！ |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | いいえ、何もいらないわ、ありがとう。 |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | 注意して見ててくれる？ |
