Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Fabulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈfæbjələs/
素晴らしい (subarashii)

Extremely good or wonderful; almost unbelievable

"She looked fabulous in her new dress."

"彼女は新しいドレスで素晴らしく見えた。" (Kanojo wa atarashī doresu de subarashiku mieta.)
facilities definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz
施設 (shisetsu)

Space, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.

"Facilities for renewable energy production are expanding."

"再生可能エネルギーの生産施設が拡大しています。" (Saisei kanō enerugī no seisan shisetsu ga kakudai shiteimasu.)
facility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/fəˈsɪləti/
特定の目的のために提供される場所、サービス、または設備 (tokutei no mokuteki no tame ni teikyō sareru basho, sābisu, mata wa setsubi)

a place, service, or equipment provided for a particular purpose; ease in doing something

"The hotel offers excellent recreational facilities."

"そのホテルは優れたレクリエーション施設を提供しています。" (Sono hoteru wa sugureta rekuriēshon shisetsu o teikyō shiteimasu.)
factor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfæktər/
要因 (yōin)

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

"Weather is an important factor in crop production."

"天候は作物生産において重要な要因です。" (Ten kō wa sakumotsu seisan ni oite jūyōna yōin desu.)
failed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/feɪld/
失敗した (shippai shita)

not successful in achieving a desired result

"The project failed to meet the expectations."

"プロジェクトは期待に応えることができませんでした。" (Purojekuto wa kitai ni kotaeru koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
Failure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfeɪljər/
失敗 (shippai)

The lack of success in doing or achieving something.

"The project was considered a failure due to poor planning."

"プロジェクトは不十分な計画のため失敗と見なされました。" (Purojekuto wa fujūbun na keikaku no tame shippai to minasaremashita.)
Fairly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈfɛərli/
公正に (kōsei ni)

To a reasonable degree; in a just and honest way.

"The teacher treated all students fairly."

"教師はすべての学生を公正に扱った。" (Kyōshi wa subete no gakusei o kōsei ni atsukatta.)
Faith definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/feɪθ/
信念 (shinnen)

Strong belief or trust in someone or something, often without proof.

"She has great faith in her team’s abilities."

"彼女はチームの能力に大きな信頼を置いています。" (Kanojo wa chīmu no nōryoku ni ōkina shinrai o oiteimasu.)
Fake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/verb/noun B1
/feɪk/
偽物 (nisemono)

not genuine; counterfeit; to imitate something dishonestly

"He tried to fake his signature on the document."

"彼は書類にサインを偽造しようとしました。" (Kare wa shorui ni sain o gizo shiyou to shimashita.)
Fame definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/feɪm/
名声 (meisei)

the state of being known or recognized by many people

"She achieved worldwide fame for her acting."

"彼女は演技で世界的な名声を得ました。" (Kanojo wa engi de sekaiteki na meisei o emashita.)
Family Tree definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈfæmɪli triː
家系図 (kakeizu)

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

"Creating a family tree helps understand family history."

"家系図を作成することは、家族の歴史を理解するのに役立ちます。" (Kakeizu o sakusei suru koto wa, kazoku no rekishi o rikai suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
Fancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈfæn.si/
想像する, 欲しい, 好き (sōzō suru, hoshii, suki)

to imagine, desire, or like something; to have a liking for

"She fancies a cup of tea in the morning."

"彼女は朝に紅茶を一杯飲みたい。" (Kanojo wa asa ni kōcha o ippai nomitai.)
Fascinating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
魅力的 (miryokuteki)

extremely interesting or charming

"The history of ancient Egypt is truly fascinating."

"古代エジプトの歴史は本当に魅力的です。" (Kodai Ejiputo no rekishi wa hontōni miryokuteki desu.)
fashionable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈfæʃənəbəl/
流行の (ryukou no)

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

"She always wears fashionable clothes to every party."

"彼女は毎回のパーティーで常にファッショナブルな服を着ています。" (Kanojo wa maikai no paatii de tsune ni fasshonaburu na fuku wo kiteimasu.)
fats definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/fæts/
脂肪 (shibō)

Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.

"Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function."

"ナッツとアボカドから得られる健康的な脂肪は、脳機能をサポートします。" (Nattsu to abokado kara erareru ken kōtekina shibō wa, nō kinō o sapōto shimasu.)
Fault definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/fɔːlt/
過失 (kashitsu)

A mistake, error, or responsibility for a problem.

"It was not her fault that the train was late."

"列車が遅れたのは彼女の過失ではありませんでした。" (Ressha ga okureta no wa kanojo no kashitsu de wa arimasen deshita.)
favor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfeɪvər/
お願い (onegai)

An act of kindness or approval.

"She asked him for a small favor."

"彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。" (Kanojo wa kare ni chiisana onegai o shita.)
Favour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfeɪ.vər/
好意; 手伝い; 親切 (koi, tetsudai, shinsetsu)

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

"Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?"

"この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか?" (kono omoi hako wo ugokasu tetsudai wo shite kuremasen ka?)
fee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/fiː/
料金 (ryoukin)

A payment made for a service or privilege.

"The lawyer charged a high fee for his services."

"弁護士は彼のサービスに高い料金を請求した。" (Bengoshi wa kare no sābisu ni takai ryōkin o seikyū shita.)
feedback definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfiːdbæk/
フィードバック (fīdobakku)

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

"She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay."

"彼女はエッセイについて先生にフィードバックを求めました。" (Kanojo wa essei ni tsuite sensei ni fīdobakku o motomemashita.)
verb B1
/fel/
倒す, 伐採する (taosu, bassai suru)

to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down

"The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today."

"木こりたちは今日、森の中でいくつかの木を倒しました。" (Kokoritachi wa kyō, mori no naka de ikutsuka no ki o taoshimashita.)
fellow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfɛloʊ/
仲間 (nakama)

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

"He is a fellow student in my class."

"彼は私のクラスの仲間です。" (Kare wa watashi no kurasu no nakama desu.)
verb B1
/ˈfɛri/
フェリーで運ぶ (ferī de hakobu)

to transport by boat; to carry back and forth

"The boat ferried passengers across the river."

"船は乗客を川の向こうに運びました。" (Fune wa jokyaku o kawa no mukou ni hakobimashita.)
Festival definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfɛstəvəl/
祭り (matsuri)

a day or period of celebration, often for cultural or religious reasons

"The city was decorated with lights for the annual music festival."

"その都市は毎年の音楽祭のためにライトで飾られていました。" (Sono toshi wa maitoshi no ongakumatsuri no tame ni raito de kazararete imashita.)
fiction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfɪkʃən/
フィクション (fikushon)

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

"She enjoys reading science fiction novels."

"彼女はサイエンスフィクション小説を読むのが好きです。" (Kanojo wa saiensu fikushon shousetsu wo yomu no ga suki desu.)
Fighter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfaɪtər/
戦士 (senshi)

a person who fights, especially in combat or sports like boxing

"The fighter won the championship after a tough battle."

"その戦士は厳しい戦いの後でチャンピオンになった。" (Sono senshi wa kibishī tatakai no ato de chanpion ni natta.)
fighting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
戦い (tatakai)

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

"The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield."

"兵士たちは戦場で勇敢に戦っていました。" (Heishi-tachi wa senjō de yūkan ni tatakatte imashita.)
finance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/
ファイナンス (fainansu)

the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something

"The company secured finance from a major bank."

"その会社は大手銀行から資金を調達しました。" (Sono kaisha wa oote ginkou kara shikin wo choutatsu shimashita.)
financial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/faɪˈnænʃəl/
財務的 (zaimuteki)

relating to money, banking, or finance

"He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely."

"彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。" (Kare wa kenmei ni toshi shite, kenzen na zaimuteki kettei o oroshimashita.)
finding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/
発見、調査後に得られた結論または結果 (hakken, chousa go ni erareta ketsuron matawa kekka)

a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation

"The scientist published her findings in a leading journal."

"科学者は彼女の発見を主要なジャーナルに発表しました。" (Kagakusha wa kanojo no hakken wo shuyou na jaanaru ni happyou shimashita.)
finish line definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/
ゴールライン (gooru rain)

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

"She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race."

"彼女はフィニッシュラインに向かって全力で走り、レースに勝った。" (Kanojo wa finish rain ni mukatte zenryoku de hashiri, reesu ni katta.)
firefighter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/
消防士 (shōbōshi)

a person whose job is to put out fires

"The firefighter saved the family from the burning building."

"消防士は燃える建物から家族を救いました。" (Shōbōshi wa moeru tatemono kara kazoku o sukūmashita.)
Fireman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈfaɪər.mən/
消防士 (shōbōshi)

a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

"The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building."

"勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救いました。" (yūkan na shōbōshi wa moete iru tatemono kara kazoku o sukuimashita.)
Firm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/fɜːrm/
会社 / 堅固 (kaisha / kengo)

a business organization, or solid and steady

"She works at a law firm in the city."

"彼女は都市の法律事務所で働いています。" (Kanojo wa toshi no hōritsu jimusho de hataraiteimasu.)
first aid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/
応急処置 (oukyuu shochi)

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

"He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived."

"彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。" (Kare wa kyuukyuusha ga kuru mae ni, fushoushita jitensha nori ni oukyuu shochi o hodokoshita)
first aid kit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/
救急箱 (kyuukyuu-bako)

A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies

"I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies."

"私は常に車に救急箱を置いて、緊急時に備えています。" (Watashi wa tsune ni kuruma ni kyuukyuu-bako wo oite, kinkyuuji ni sonaeteimasu.)
firstly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈfɜːrstli/
まず (mazu)

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

"Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding."

"まず、予算の問題に対処する必要があります。" (Mazu, yosan no mondai ni taisho suru hitsuyo ga arimasu.)
fixed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/fɪkst/
固定された, 安定した (kotei sareta, antei shita)

firmly in place; not changing or movable

"The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning."

"会議のスケジュールは月曜日の朝に固定されています。" (Kaigi no sukejūru wa getsuyōbi no asa ni kotei sareteimasu.)
flag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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flag

noun, verb B1
/flæɡ/

a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention

"They raised the national flag during the ceremony."

flags definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
flæɡz
(ki)

A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.

"The streets were decorated with national flags."

"通りは国旗で飾られていました。" (Tōri wa kokki de kazarete imashita.)
Flash definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/flæʃ/
フラッシュ (furasshu)

to shine or appear suddenly and brightly for a short time

"Lightning flashed across the night sky."

"雷が夜空を横切った。" (Kaminari ga yozora o yokogitta.)
Flexible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈfleks.ə.bəl/
柔軟 (jūnan)

able to bend easily without breaking; adaptable to change

"Yoga helps to make the body more flexible."

"ヨガは体をもっと柔軟にするのに役立ちます。" (Yoga wa karada o motto jūnan ni suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
float definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/floʊt/
浮かぶ (ukabu)

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking

"The boat began to float gently down the river."

"ボートは静かに川を下って浮かび始めました。" (Bo-to wa shizuka ni kawa o kudatte ukabi hajimemashita.)
flow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/floʊ/
流れ (nagare)

to move steadily and continuously in a current or stream

"The river flows gently through the valley."

"川は谷を穏やかに流れる。" (Kawa wa tani o odayaka ni nagareru.)
Flower-vase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈflaʊər veɪs/
花瓶 (kabin)

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

"She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table."

"彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。" (Kanojo wa tēburu no ue ni kabin ni utsukushī bara o okimashita.)
Fluent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈfluːənt/
流暢 (ryūchō)

Able to speak, write, or express oneself smoothly and easily.

"She is fluent in both English and Spanish."

"彼女は英語とスペイン語の両方で流暢に話します。" (Kanojo wa eigo to Supeingo no ryōhō de ryūchō ni hanashimasu.)
focused definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈfəʊkəst/
集中 (shūchū)

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

"Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity."

"勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。" (Kinmu jikan-chū ni shūchū suru koto de seisansei ga kōjō shimasu.)
Fog definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/fɒɡ/
(kiri)

a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground that reduces visibility

"The airplane was delayed due to heavy fog."

"濃い霧のため、飛行機が遅れました。" (Koi kiri no tame, hikouki ga okuremashita.)
foggy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈfɒɡi/
霧の (kiri no)

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

"The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning."

"山道は霧の朝に危険でした。" (Yamami chi wa kiri no asa ni kiken deshita.)
fold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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fold

verb B1
/fəʊld/

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another

"She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope."