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verb C1
/ˈwɒd.əl/
ヨチヨチ歩き (yochi yochi aruki)

to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck

"The duck waddled across the yard."

"カモは庭をヨチヨチ歩きで渡った。" (Kamo wa niwa o yochiyochi aruki de watatta.)
verb C1
/weɪd/
水を歩く (mizu o aruku)

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

"The children waded in the shallow river."

"子供たちは浅い川を歩いていました。" (Kodomotachi wa asai kawa o aruite imashita.)
verb C1
/wɑːft/
空中に漂う (kūchū ni tadayou)

to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze

"The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen."

"新鮮なパンの香りがキッチンを漂ってきた。" (Shinsen na pan no kaori ga kitchin o tadayotte kita.)
Wag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/wæɡ/
振る (furu)

to move or cause to move rapidly from side to side

"The dog wagged its tail happily."

"犬は嬉しそうに尾を振った。" (Inu wa ureshisou ni o wo futta.)
Wail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/weɪl/
泣き声; 叫び (wail)

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

"The child's wail could be heard throughout the house."

"その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。" (sono kodomo no nakigoe wa iejū ni kikoeta.)
Waist chain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/weɪst tʃeɪn/
ウエストチェーン (uesuto chēn)

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

"The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly."

"伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。" (Dentō-teki na uesuto chēn wa kanojo no minzoku isshō o kanpeki ni hokanshimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/
ベスト (besuto)

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

"He wore a black waistcoat with his suit."

"彼はスーツに黒いベストを着ていた。" (Kare wa suutsu ni kuroi besuto o kite ita.)
verb C1
/weɪv/
幸せ (shiawase)

to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim

"She decided to waive her right to a lawyer."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
Walking-fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/
ウォーキングフィッシュ (wōkingu fisshu)

a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods

"The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources."

"ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。" (wōkingu fisshu wa kansō shita tochi o koete atarashī suigen o mitsukeru koto ga dekimasu.)
verb C1
/ˈwɒloʊ/
ゴロゴロする, ふける (gorogoro suru, fukeru)

to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively

"The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days."

"バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。" (Baffarō wa atsui hi ni wa doro no naka de gorogoro suru no ga suki desu.)
adjective C1
/wɒn/
青白い (aoshiroi)

looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality

"After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired."

"長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。" (Nagai byouki no ato, kare no kao wa aoshirokute tsukarete mietā.)
noun C1
/ˈwɒndərlʌst/
旅行への欲望 (ryokou e no yokubou)

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

"Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe."

"彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。" (Kanojo no ryokou e no yokubou wa, sekai no sumizumi made kanojo o tsurete itta.)
verb C1
/weɪn/
減少する (genshousuru)

To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.

"The moon wanes after the full moon night."

"月は満月の夜の後に減少する。" (Tsuki wa mangetsu no yoru no ato ni genshousuru.)
adjective C1
/ˈwɒntən/
不必要な残虐行為 (fuhitsuyōna zangyaku kōi)

Deliberate and unprovoked; reckless or cruel.

"The soldiers were accused of wanton destruction."

"兵士たちは不必要な破壊で非難されました。" (Heishitachi wa fuhitsuyōna hakai de hinan saremashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/
戦闘的 (sentōteki)

Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.

"The tribe was known for its warlike traditions."

"その部族は戦闘的な伝統で知られていました。" (Sono buzoku wa sentōteki na dentō de shirarete imashita.)
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warp

verb C1
/wɔːrp/

To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

"The wooden door warped in the summer heat."

Warrant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈwɒrənt/
令状 (reijō)

As a noun: An official authorization or order. As a verb: To justify or make something necessary.

"The judge issued a warrant for his arrest."

"裁判官は彼の逮捕状を発行しました。" (Saibankan wa kare no taihojō o hakkō shimashita.)
warranted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/verb C1
/ˈwɒrəntɪd/
正当化された (seitouka sareta)

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

"Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment."

"不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。" (Fukouhei na atsukai no ato, kanojo no ikari wa seitouka sarete imashita.)
Wary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈweəri/
用心深い (wary)

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

"She was wary of trusting strangers."

"彼女は見知らぬ人を信じることに用心深かった。" (Kanojo wa mishiranu hito o shinjiru koto ni yōjinbukatta.)
Wastage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/
無駄遣い (mudazukai)

the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose

"The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management."

"会社はより良い在庫管理を導入することにより、食料の無駄遣いを減らしました。" (Kaisha wa yori yoi zaiko kanri o dōnyū suru koto ni yori, shokuryō no mudazukai o herashimashita.)
Water Chestnut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/
水栗 (mizukuri)

aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers

"Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes."

"水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。" (Mizukuri wa itamemono ni subarashī karikarikan o kuwaemasu)
Water hen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwɔː.tər hen/
水鳥 (mizudori)

a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands

"The water hen swam gracefully across the pond."

"水鳥は池を優雅に泳ぎました。" (Mizudori wa ike o yūga ni oyogimashita.)
Water Spinach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/
水菠菜 (mizu hosobana)

A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine

"Water spinach grows well in wet soil."

"水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。" (mizu hosobana wa shimetta dōjō de yoku sodachimasu)
Water-lily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/
スイレン (suiren)

a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes

"The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond."

"白いスイレンが池に優雅に浮かんでいました。" (shiroi suiren ga ike ni yuuga ni ukande imashita)
noun C1
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
分水嶺, 重要な転換点 (watershed)

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.

"The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history."

"独立運動は国の歴史の中で分水嶺となった。" (Dokuritsu undō wa kuni no rekishi no naka de bun suiri e to natta.)
verb C1
/ˈweɪvər/
揺れる (yureru)

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

"She began to waver in her decision to move abroad."

"彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。" (Kanojo wa kaigai ni hikkosu ketsudan ni yurehajimeta.)
Wax Gourd definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/wæks ɡɔːrd/
ワックスゴード (wakkusugōdo)

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

"The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion."

"ワックスゴードのスープは非常に栄養があり、消化を助けます。" (wakkusugōdo no sūpu wa hijō ni eiyō ga ari, shōka o tasukemasu.)
adjective C1
/ˈweɪwərd/
反抗的な (hankōteki na)

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

"The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students."

"教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。" (Kyōshi wa hankōteki na seito o kanri suru no ni kurō shite ita.)
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wean

verb C1
/wiːn/

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

"Parents often wean their babies around six months old."

adjective C1
/ˈwɪərɪsəm/
疲れる (tsukareru)

Causing one to feel tired or bored.

"The long and wearisome lecture put the students to sleep."

"長くて疲れる講義は学生たちを寝かせた。" (Nagakute tsukareru kōgi wa gakuseitachi o nekaseta.)
weatherization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən
気候適応処理 (kikou tekiou shori)

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

"The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency."

"家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。" (Ie wa enerugī kōritsu o kōjō saseru tame ni kikō tekiō shori o ukemashita.)
weatherproof definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˈwɛðərpruːf
防水 (bousui)

Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.

"The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity."

"使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。" (Shiyō sareru zairyō wa bousui de, taikyū-sei o hoshō shimasu.)
Weaver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwiː.vər/
織り手 (orite)

a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom

"The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric."

"熟練した織り手は、シルク生地に複雑な模様を作り出しました。" (Jukuren shita orite wa, shiruku kiji ni fukuzatsu na moyō o tsukuridashimashita.)
Weaver bird definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/
織り鳥 (oritori)

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

"The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest."

"織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る" (oritori wa takumi ni fukuzatsu na su wo tsukuru)
Wed lock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwed.lɒk/
結婚 (kekkon)

the state of being married; matrimony

"They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years."

"彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。" (Karera wa nijū nenkan shiawase ni kekkon shiteimasu.)
Wedge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/wedʒ/
くさび; ける; 割る (kusabi; keru; waru)

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

"He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces."

"彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。" (Kare wa ki no kusabi wo tsukatte maruta wo chiisana bubun ni warimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/
育ちが良い (sodachi ga yoi)

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

"She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners."

"彼女は素晴らしいマナーを持つ育ちの良い若い女性です。" (Kanojo wa subarashī manā o motsu sodachi no yoi wakai josei desu.)
noun C1
/ˈwɛlˌduːər/
善行者 (zenkōsha)

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

"The community praised the well-doer for his charity."

"コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。" (Komyuniti wa sono zenkōsha o shōsan shimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/
裕福 (yūfuku)

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

"They belong to a well-to-do family in the city."

"彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。" (Karera wa toshi no yūfuku na kazoku ni zoku shiteimasu.)
adverb C1
/ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/
その後すぐに (sono ato sugu ni)

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

"He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him."

"彼は自分の間違いを認め、すぐに彼女は彼を許しました。" (Kare wa jibun no machigai o mitome, sugu ni kanojo wa kare o yurushimashita.)
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whet

verb C1
/wɛt/

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

"The smell of food whetted my appetite."

Whey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/weɪ/
ホエイ (hoe)

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

"Protein powder is often made from whey."

"プロテインパウダーは通常、ホエイから作られます。" (Purotein paudā wa tsūjō, hoei kara tsukuraremasu.)
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whiff

noun, verb C1
/wɪf/

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

"I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by."

noun C1
/wɪm/
気まぐれ (kimagure)

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

"She bought the dress on a whim."

"彼女は気まぐれでそのドレスを買いました。" (Kanojo wa kimagure de sono doresu o kaimashita.)
Whimsical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
奇想天外 (kisō tengai)

playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable

"The whimsical painting delighted the children."

"その奇想天外な絵画は子供たちを喜ばせました。" (Sono kisō tengai na kaiga wa kodomotachi o yorokobasemashita.)
adverb C1
/ˈwɪmzɪkli/
遊び心いっぱいに (uimuzikarii)

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

"She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons."

"彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。" (Kanojo wa heya o karafuru na fuusen de asobigokoro ippai ni kazatta.)
noun C1
/ˈwɪmzi/
奇抜さ (kibatsusa)

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."

"彼女の話は奇抜さと想像力にあふれていました。" (Kanojo no hanashi wa kibatsusa to sōzōryoku ni afurete imashita.)
whitelisting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/
特定のユーザー、ソフトウェア、またはIPアドレスを安全で信頼できるものとして識別する (Tokutei no yūzā, sofutowea, matawa IP adoresu o anzen de shinrai dekiru mono toshite shikibetsu suru)

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

"Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting."

"認証済みのアプリケーションのみがホワイトリストを通過できます。" (Ninshouzumino apurikeeshon nomi ga howaitorisuto o tsuuka dekimasu.)
verb C1
/ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime

"The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures."

verb C1
/ˈwɪtl/

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

"He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy."