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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have the menu, please? | メニューもらえますか？ |
| More or less? | もっと上、それとも下？ |
| 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？ |
| 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。 |
| 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？ |
| 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！ |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | こんにちは、ディエゴ、バッグを見ていてくれてありがとう。 |
| I am okay, thanks. | 僕は元気だよ。 |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | お客様のお名前と携帯電話の番号をうかがってもよろしいでしょうか？ |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | すいません、注文してもいいですか？ |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | ワインを一杯欲しいわ、お願い。 |
| That's okay, no problem. | 了解、問題ないよ。 |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | よぉ皆、調子はどうだい？ |
| Alright, see you Cate. | 分かった、またね、ケイト。 |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 本当？わかってたよ、説明ありがとう！ |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | はじめから話してくる？ |
| 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… |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | ちょっと。それでポゴの悪口についてはどうなのよ？ |
| Good night, see you later. | おやすみ、また今度ね。 |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | んー、はい、現金で£20を引き出します。 |
