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 | |
|---|---|
| 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？ |
| 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… |
| Alright, see you then. | じゃあ、またあとで。 |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | そうかよ、じゃ10ポンドでどうだ？ |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | じゃ今のところ、これでいいです。 |
| Better late than never! | もう遅いけど気づかないよりはましかな！ |
| Really? Very interesting. | 本当？とても興味深いね。 |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木でできてると思うけど。 |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | お察しのとおり 11 時のアポをすっぽかしっちゃったの。 |
| Okay, thank you very much. | はい、ありがとうございます。 |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | ご親切にどうもありがとう。 |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | え、ええ、そうですね。それではお母さんと、ジョーンズ夫人と変わっていただけますか！ |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | 今後ともよろしく、ケイト。またあとで！ |
| 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？ |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか？ |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | 笑ってはいるけど、ちゃんと聞いてるよ、ケイト。気にしないで！ |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | 白ワインも一杯お願い。 |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き？ |
| I am fine, thank you. | 良いわよ、ありがとう。 |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | ありがとうございます。それではご来店をお待ちしております！ |
