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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | もしもし、今夜 2 名で一席テーブルを予約したいのですが。 |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | 彼らはプロとして全然ふさわしくない馬鹿やろうどもだ、信じられない！ |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | それらをみじん切りに切ってちょうだい！ |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | う～ん、似たようなことだけど、同じではないな！ |
| 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？ |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | そうかもね、ご愁傷様。 |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | ケイト、バッグは持って行くよ。心配ないようにね。 |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | ディエゴ、昨晩彼女が何て言ってたか教えてくれる？ |
| What about you? | あなたは？ |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | ディエゴ！このひとでなし。 |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | やっと君の大事なお米を手に入れたね、おめでとう！ |
| See you at the station at 5. | 5時に駅で会いましょう。 |
| What about you, Mike? | あなたはどう、マイク？ |
| Alright, if you say so! | わかったわ、あなたがそう言うなら！ |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | おい、よしてくれよ！何か別の事を話そうじゃないか、頼むから！ |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | 私がお野菜を洗う前に、流し台をキレイにするのお願いできるかしら？ |
| ...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！ |
| Okay, thank you very much. | はい、ありがとうございます。 |
| Good night, see you later. | おやすみ、また今度ね。 |
