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 I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 煙草を1箱、お願いします。 |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | それすごくいいわね、ありがとう。 |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | ムール貝、イカ、エビを数匹、それと焼き魚をください。 |
| Alright, see you soon. | よし、またね。 |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | ええ、嫌じゃなければお願い。 |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | うん、そうなんだけど、そんなこと忘れるわけないだろ？ どんだけバカなんだよ、僕は… |
| ...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！ |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | もしもし、お客様。残念ですが… |
| Really? Thank you so much! | 本当？どうもありがとう。 |
| 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！ |
| Really? Very interesting. | 本当？とても興味深いね。 |
| 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 pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | 冷蔵庫からワインを取ってくれるかしら？ |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | お部屋のために猫を手放すつもりはないわ。ありがとう！ |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 明日は頑張って、またね。 |
| You too, byee! | あなたもね、さようなら。 |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | はじめから話してくる？ |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | まずはバスルームを見てもいいですか？ |
| I'll have 20, please. | 20本入りでお願いします。 |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | 分からない、多分そうじゃないかな。 |
