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 | |
|---|---|
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | トーストをほんの少しだけ食べたわ、あなたは？ |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | すまなかったなケイト！初めまして。 |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | もしかしたらリラックス効果がちょっとあるかもよ、だといいけど... |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | はじめから話してくる？ |
| 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？ |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | ううん、普通のワインよ、4~5ポンドだと思うわ。 |
| 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？ |
| 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。 |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 明日は頑張って、またね。 |
| 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！ |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | まずキッチンを見てもよろしいですか？ |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | おはよう、ディック。はじめまして。 |
| 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… |
| 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！ |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | それでいいわよ、最初の事を出来るかしら？ |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | ちょっと見せてもらっていいですか？ |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | 言っておきますけど、あなた、たまに子供みたいよ！ |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | AI が好きなんだけど、君は何が好き？ |
