Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb B1
/ˈsædli/
悲しそうに (kanashisou ni)

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

"She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed."

"彼女は電車が出発するとき、悲しそうに手を振った。" (Kanojo wa densha ga shuppatsu suru toki, kanashisou ni te o futta.)
sail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/seɪl/
帆を使って旅行する (ho wo tsukatte ryokou suru)

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

"They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer."

"彼らは昨年の夏、アトランティックオーシャンを渡りました。" (Karera wa sakunen no natsu, Atorantikku Ōshan wo watarimashita.)
sailing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
帆走 (hansou)

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

"We went sailing on the lake during the summer."

"私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。" (Watashitachi wa natsu ni mizuumi de hansou wo shimashita)
Sailor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈseɪ.lər/
船員 (sen'in)

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

"The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm."

"経験豊富な船員が嵐を乗り越えて船を操縦した。" (Keiken hōfu na sen'in ga arashi o norikoete fune o sōjū shita.)
Saint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/seɪnt/
聖人 (seijin)

a person recognized for their holiness or virtue, often canonized in the Christian faith

"The saint was revered by the community for his acts of kindness."

"その聖人はコミュニティによってその優しさと親切な行為で尊敬されていました。" (Sono seijin wa komyuniti ni yotte sono yasashisa to shinsetsu na koui de sonkei sarete imashita.)
Sake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/seɪk/
ため (tame)

for the purpose or reason of something

"He did it for the sake of his family."

"彼は家族のためにそれをしました。" (Kare wa kazoku no tame ni sore o shimashita.)
Salary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsæləri/
給料 (kyūryō)

a fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly or annually, made by an employer to an employee

"He receives a monthly salary for his work as a teacher."

"彼は教師として働くための月給を受け取っています。" (Kare wa kyōshi toshite hataraku tame no gekkyū o uketotte imasu.)
sales definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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noun B1
/seɪlz/

activities related to selling products or services

"The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season."

salmon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsæm.ən/
サーモン (saamon)

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

"They served grilled salmon for dinner."

"彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。" (Karera wa yūshoku ni guriru shita saamon o dashimashita.)
adjective B1
/ˈsɔːlti/
塩辛い (shiokarai)

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

"The salty ocean water made her thirsty."

"塩辛い海水が彼女を渇かせた。" (Shio karai kaisui ga kanojo o kawakaseta)
Sample definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsæm.pəl/
サンプル (sanpuru)

a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

"She gave me a sample of the fabric to see if I liked it."

"彼女は私が気に入ったかどうかを確認するために布のサンプルをくれました。" (Kanojo wa watashi ga kiniitta ka dou ka o kakunin suru tame ni nuno no sanpuru o kuremashita.)
Satisfaction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
満足 (manzoku)

the feeling of being pleased or content with something

"Her satisfaction with the results was evident."

"彼女の結果への満足感は明らかでした。" (Kanojo no kekka e no manzokukan wa akirakadeshita.)
adjective B1
/ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/
満足のいく (manzoku no iku)

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

"The test results were satisfactory."

"テストの結果は満足のいくものでした。" (tesuto no kekka wa manzoku no iku mono deshita.)
satisfied definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
満足 (manzoku)

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

"He felt satisfied after finishing his project."

"彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。" (Kare wa purojekuto o oeta ato, manzoku shiteiru to kanjita.)
satisfy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
満たす (mitasu)

to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of someone

"The manager's explanation satisfied all of our concerns."

"マネージャーの説明は私たちのすべての懸念を満たしました。" (Manejā no setsumei wa watashitachi no subete no shinpai o mitashimashita.)
saving definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
貯金 (chokin)

the process of saving money or resources for future use

"Her saving habits helped her afford the new car."

"彼女の貯金習慣は新しい車を買うのに役立ちました。" (Kanojo no chokin shūkan wa atarashī kuruma o kau no ni yakudachimashita.)
savings definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈseɪ.vɪŋz
貯金 (chokin)

Money that is kept for future use or investment.

"Many people invest their savings in real estate."

"多くの人々は自分の貯金を不動産に投資します。" (Ōku no hitobito wa jibun no chokin o fudōsan ni tōshi shimasu.)
Saying definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
格言 (kakugen)

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

"There's an old saying that practice makes perfect."

"「継続は力なり」という古い格言があります。" (Keizoku wa chikara nari to iu furui kakugen ga arimasu.)
scale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/skeɪl/
スケール / サイズ調整 (sukēru / saizu chōsei)

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

"The company plans to scale its operations globally."

"その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。" (Sono kaisha wa sekaikibo de jigyō o kakudai suru yotei desu.)
noun B1
/skɑːrf/
スカーフ (sukaafu)

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

"She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather."

"彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。" (Kanojo wa samui tenki de atatakai sukaafu o kubi ni makimashita.)
Schedule definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈskɛdʒʊl/
スケジュール (sukējūru)

a plan for carrying out a process or task, showing the time and sequence of actions

"I have a busy schedule for today."

"今日は忙しいスケジュールがあります。" (Kyō wa isogashī sukējūru ga arimasu.)
scheme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/skiːm/
計画 / 陰謀 (keikaku / inbou)

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

"They devised a scheme to cheat investors."

"彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。" (Karera wa tōshika o damasu tame ni keikaku o tatemashita.)
scientific definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
科学的 (kagakuteki)

relating to or based on science

"The scientific community is working to find a cure for cancer."

"科学者たちはがんの治療法を見つけるために働いています。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa gan no chiryouhou wo mitsukeru tame ni hataraiteimasu.)
scissor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈsɪzər/
はさみで切る (hasami de kiru)

to cut with or as if with scissors

"The tailor scissored the fabric neatly."

"テイラーは布をきれいに切りました。" (Teirā wa nuno o kirei ni kirimashita.)
score definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/skɔːr/
スコア (sutoa)

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

"He scored the winning goal in the final match."

"彼は最後の試合で決勝ゴールを決めました。" (Kare wa saigo no shiai de kesshō gōru o kimemashita.)
scratch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/skrætʃ/
幸せ (shiawase)

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

"The cat scratched the door to be let in."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, jibun no shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
scream definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/skriːm/
叫ぶ (sakebu)

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

"She screamed when she saw the spider."

"彼女はクモを見て叫びました。" (Kanojo wa kumo o mite sakebimashita.)
Screen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/skriːn/
スクリーン (sukuriin)

a flat surface on which images or data are displayed

"The movie was displayed on a large screen."

"映画は大きなスクリーンに映し出されました。" (Eiga wa ookina sukuriin ni utsushidasharemashita.)
Sea-horse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsiː.hɔːrs/
タツノオトシゴ (tatsuno otoshigo)

a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail

"The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs."

"タツノオトシゴはサンゴ礁の中を優雅に浮かんでいました。" (Tatsuno otoshigo wa sangoryo no naka wo yuga ni ukandeimashita.)
seal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/siːl/
封印する、閉じる (fūin suru, toji ru)

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

"He sealed the envelope before sending the letter."

"彼は手紙を送る前に封筒をシールしました。" (Kare wa tegami o okuru mae ni fūtō o shīru shimashita.)
secondary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsekənderi/
二次的 (nitsuki no)

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

"Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary."

"安全は私たちの最優先事項であり、速度は二次的なものです。" (Anzen wa watashitachi no sai yuusen jiko de ari, sokudo wa niji-teki na mono desu.)
secondly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈsekəndli/
次に (tsugi ni)

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

"Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team."

"まず、資金が必要です;次に、強力なチームが必要です。" (Mazu, shikin ga hitsuyō desu; tsugi ni, kyōryoku na chīmu ga hitsuyō desu.)
secretary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛkrəteri/

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

"The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow."

section definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛkʃən/
セクション (sekushon)

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

"This section of the report needs further review."

"この報告書のセクションは、さらに検討する必要があります。" (Kono hōkokusho no sekushon wa, sarani kentō suru hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
secure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective B1
/sɪˈkjʊər/
安全にする (anzen ni suru)

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

"Please secure the door before you leave."

"ドアを確実に閉めてください。" (Doa o kakujitsu ni shimete kudasai.)
security definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/
セキュリティ (sekyuriti)

the state of being free from danger or threat

"We need to improve our security measures at the airport."

"空港でのセキュリティ対策を改善する必要があります。" (Koukou de no sekyuriti taisaku wo kaizen suru hitsuyou ga arimasu.)
seek definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/siːk/
求める (motsumeru)

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

"He decided to seek advice from his mentor."

"彼はメンターからアドバイスを求めることに決めました。" (Kare wa mentā kara adobaisu o motomeru koto ni kimemashita.)
Seldom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈsel.dəm/
めったに (mettani)

not often; rarely

"She seldom visits her hometown nowadays."

"彼女は今、故郷をほとんど訪れません。" (Kanojo wa ima, kokyou o hotondo otozuremasen.)
select definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/sɪˈlɛkt/
選択する (sentaku suru)

to choose from a group of options

"She carefully selected a dress for the party."

"彼女はパーティーのために慎重にドレスを選びました。" (Kanojo wa pātī no tame ni shinchō ni doresu o erabimashita.)
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adjective B1
/sɪˈlek.tɪd/
選ばれた (erabareta)

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

"He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship."

"彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。" (Kare wa shōgakukin no tame ni erabareta kōhosha no hitori deshita.)
selection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/sɪˈlɛkʃən/
選択 (sentaku)

the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen

"The final selection will be announced tomorrow."

"最終選択は明日発表されます。" (Saishū sentaku wa ashita happyō saremasu.)
senior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsɪniər/
シニア (shinia)

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

"He is the senior manager in the department."

"彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。" (Kare wa bumon no shinia manējā desu.)
Sensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsensəbəl/
賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった (kenmei na; jitsuyōteki na; ri ni kanatta)

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

"It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain."

"雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。" (Ame ga furu kamoshirenai node, kasa o motte iku no wa kenmei desu.)
sensitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
敏感な (binkan na)

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; easily affected emotionally or physically.

"She has very sensitive skin that reacts to most cosmetics."

"彼女は非常に敏感な肌を持っており、ほとんどの化粧品に反応します。" (kanojo wa hijō ni binkan na hada o motte ori, hotondo no keshōhin ni hannō shimasu.)
separated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/
分かれた (wakareta)

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

"They have been living in separated houses since the divorce."

"離婚以来、彼らは別々の家に住んでいます。" (Rikon irai, karera wa betsubetsu no ie ni sunde imasu.)
servant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɜːvənt/
召使い (meshi-tsukai)

a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household

"The servant opened the door for the guests."

"召使いは客のためにドアを開けました。" (Meshi-tsukai wa kyaku no tame ni doa o akemashita.)
session definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛʃ.ən/
セッション (sesshon)

a meeting or a period of time devoted to a specific activity

"The session will begin at 10 AM."

"セッションは午前10時に開始します。" (Sesshon wa gozen 10-ji ni kaishi shimasu.)
sessions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈsɛʃənz
セッション, 会議, 時間帯 (sesshon, kaigi, jikan-tai)

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

"The sessions lasted for three hours."

"セッションは3時間続きました。" (Sesshon wa san jikan tsuzukimashita.)
set-up definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɛt ʌp/
構成 (kousei)

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

"The company presented a new set-up for the office layout."

"会社はオフィスレイアウトのために新しいセットアップを発表した。" (Kaisha wa ofisu reiauto no tame ni atarashii settoappu o happyou shita.)
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noun B1
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
セット (setto)

the environment or place where something happens

"The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach."

"映画の舞台は美しいビーチでした。" (Eiga no butai wa utsukushī bīchi deshita.)