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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | マイクのこと、言ってるねの。 |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | それで今は完全に焼け焦げてるわ、気持ち悪い！ |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | それではお客様のお名前と携帯電話番号を伺ってもよろしいでしょうか。 |
| 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… |
| Really? Very interesting. | 本当？とても興味深いね。 |
| 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？ |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | それとも、これ洗うのお願いできるかしら？ |
| Well done, very clever! | よく出来ました、とても賢いのね。 |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | う～ん、覚えてないわ… お肉料理だったかしら。 |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | すまなかったなケイト！初めまして。 |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| 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？ |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | 拡大してくれる？ |
| 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！ |
| Alright! See you, bye. | わかったわ！またね、さようなら。 |
| 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！ |
| Okay, thank you very much. | はい、ありがとうございます。 |
| I'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | お知らせありがとう。またね！ |
