Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Unsuccessful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/
失敗した; 成功しなかった; (shippai shita; seikou shinakatta)

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

"His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed."

"彼の失敗した山登りの試みは彼を失望させた。" (Kare no shippai shita yamanobori no kokoromi wa kare o shitsubou saseta.)
unsure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈʃʊr/
不確かな (futashikana)

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

"She felt unsure about the decision."

"彼女はその決定について不確かだった。" (kanojo wa sono kettei ni tsuite futashika datta)
Untrue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈtruː/
虚偽 (kyogi)

not true; false or incorrect

"The rumor about the company closing was completely untrue."

"会社閉鎖の噂は完全に虚偽でした。" (Kaisha heisa no uwasa wa kanzen ni kyogi deshita.)
adjective B1
/ʌnˈjuzd/
未使用の; 使われていない (mishiyou no; tsukawarete inai)

not being used; not having been used before

"There are many unused rooms in this old mansion."

"この古い館には未使用の部屋がたくさんあります。" (Kono furui yakata ni wa mishiyou no heya ga takusan arimasu.)
Unusual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
異常 (ijou)

not common or ordinary; remarkable or exceptional

"She has an unusual talent for solving complex problems."

"彼女は複雑な問題を解決するための異常な才能を持っています。" (Kanojo wa fukuzatsu na mondai wo kaiketsu suru tame no ijou na sainou wo motteimasu.)
unusually definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/
異常に (ijo ni)

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

"It was unusually cold for this time of year."

"この時期にしては異常に寒かった。" (kono jiki ni shite wa ijo ni samukatta)
adjective B1
/ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/
望まれない (nozomarenai)

not desired or welcome; not wanted

"He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting."

"彼は会議で望まれない客のように感じた。" (kare wa kaigi de nozomarenai kyaku no you ni kanjita)
adjective B1
/ʌnˈwel/
体調不良; 病気 (taichō furyō; byōki)

not in good health; feeling sick or ill

"She has been feeling unwell since yesterday."

"彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。" (Kanojo wa kinō kara taichō ga warui.)
unwrap definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ʌnˈræp/
包みを開ける (tsutsumi o akeru)

remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly

"She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement."

"彼女は興奮しながら慎重に贈り物の包みを開けた。" (Kanojo wa koufun shinagara shinchou ni okurimono no tsutsumi o aketa)
upcoming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/
今後の (kongo no)

about to happen or appear

"The upcoming event will be held next week."

"今後のイベントは来週行われます。" (Kongo no ibento wa raishuu okonawaremasu.)
upgrade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/
アップグレード (appugureedo)

to raise something to a higher standard, improve

"We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version."

"私たちはソフトウェアを最新バージョンにアップグレードすることに決めました。" (Watashitachi wa sofuto wea o saishin baajon ni appugureedo suru koto ni kimemashita.)
upper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈʌpər/
上部 (joubu)

higher in position or rank

"The upper floor of the building is under renovation."

"建物の上の階は改装中です。" (Tatemono no ue no kai wa kaisouchuu desu.)
adverb B1
/ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
逆さま (sakasama)

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

"The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall."

"絵は壁に逆さまに掛かっていた。" (E wa kabe ni sakasama ni kakatte ita)
urban definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɜːrbən/
都市的な (toshiteki na)

related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town

"Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas."

"都市部は、農村部よりも人口密度が高いことがよくあります。" (Toshi-bu wa, nouson-bu yori mo jinkou mitsudo ga takai koto ga yoku arimasu.)
Urgent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɜːrdʒənt/
緊急 (kinkyuu)

Requiring immediate action or attention.

"She sent an urgent message to her manager."

"彼女はマネージャーに緊急のメッセージを送った。" (Kanojo wa manejā ni kinkyū no messeeji o okutta.)
Usefulness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/
有用性 (yūyōsei)

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

"The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project."

"このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。" (Kono tsūru no yūyōsei wa purojekuto chū ni akiraka ni narimashita.)
Utensils definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/juːˈten.səlz/
食器 (shokki)

tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food

"Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner."

"ディナーを準備した後、すべての料理用具を洗ってください。" (Dinā o junbi shita ato, subete no ryōri yōgu o aratte kudasai.)
Vaccine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvæk.siːn/
ワクチン (wakuchin)

a substance used to stimulate the body's immune response against diseases

"Children are given the polio vaccine to prevent infection."

"子供たちは感染を予防するためにポリオワクチンを接種します。" (Kodomotachi wa kansen o yobō suru tame ni porio wakuchin o sesshu shimasu.)
vacuum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvæk.juːm/
真空 (shinkū)

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

"The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment."

"科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。" (kagakusha wa jikken no tame ni shinkū-shitsu o tsukurimashita.)
Valid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈvælɪd/

Having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally or officially acceptable.

"Her argument was valid and convincing."

Valley definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvæli/
(tani)

a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

"The valley was covered in lush green grass and flowers."

"谷は緑の草と花で覆われていました。" (Tani wa midori no kusa to hana de ōwarete imashita.)
Valuable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈvæljuːəbl/
貴重な (kichou na)

worth a great deal of money or importance

"The diamond ring is very valuable."

"そのダイヤモンドの指輪は非常に貴重です。" (Sono daiyamondo no yubiwa wa hijō ni kichō desu.)
Value definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvæljuː/
価値 (kachi)

the importance, worth, or usefulness of something

"The value of education cannot be overstated."

"教育の価値は過大評価されることはありません。" (Kyōiku no kachi wa kadaihyouka sareru koto wa arimasen.)
Variety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/vəˈraɪəti/
多様性 (tayōsei)

the quality or state of being different or diverse; a range of different things

"There is a variety of fruits available in the market."

"市場にはさまざまな種類の果物があります。" (Ichiba ni wa samazama na shurui no kudamono ga arimasu.)
Various definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈvɛə.ri.əs/
さまざまな (samazama na)

different from one another; of several different kinds

"She owns various kinds of books."

"彼女はさまざまな種類の本を持っています。" (Kanojo wa samazama na shurui no hon o motteimasu.)
vary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈveəri/
異なる (kotonaru)

to differ in size, amount, degree, or nature

"The prices of fruits vary from season to season."

"フルーツの価格は季節ごとに異なります。" (Furūtsu no kakaku wa kisetsu goto ni kotonaru masu.)
Vegetarian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛəriən/
幸せ (shiawase)

a person who does not eat meat and sometimes other animal products, eating mainly vegetables, grains, and fruits

"She has been a vegetarian for over ten years."

"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.)
Vehicle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈviːɪkəl/
車両 (sharyou)

a machine used for transporting people or goods

"He drives a vehicle to work every day."

"彼は毎日車で仕事に行きます。" (Kare wa mainichi kuruma de shigoto ni ikimasu.)
Vehicles definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/
乗り物 (norimono)

machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another

"There are many different types of vehicles on the road today."

"今日、道路にはさまざまな種類の乗り物があります。" (Kyou, douro ni wa samazama na shurui no norimono ga arimasu)
Version definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvɜːrʒən/
バージョン (bājon)

A particular form or variant of something.

"The software has a new version with added features."

"ソフトウェアには新しいバージョンがあり、追加機能が搭載されています。" (Sofutowea ni wa atarashī bājon ga ari, tsuika kinō ga tōsai sareteimasu.)
versus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition B1
/ˈvɜːsəs/
(tai)

against (in a competition or conflict)

"The team is playing versus their biggest rivals."

"チームは最大のライバルと対戦しています。" (Chīmu wa saidai no raibaru to taisen shiteimasu.)
via definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition B1
/ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/
経由で (keiyu de)

through, by way of, or using a particular route or means

"She sent the documents via email."

"彼女はメールを通じて書類を送った。" (Kanojo wa mēru o tōjite shorui o okutta.)
Victim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvɪktɪm/
被害者 (higaisha)

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death due to an event or action

"The victim of the accident was taken to the hospital immediately."

"事故の被害者はすぐに病院に運ばれました。" (Jiko no higaisha wa sugu ni byōin ni hakobaremashita.)
victory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvɪktəri/
勝利 (shōri)

An act of defeating an opponent or achieving success in a struggle or contest.

"The team celebrated their victory after the final match."

"チームは最終試合の後、勝利を祝いました。" (chīmu wa saishū shiai no ato, shōri o iwai mashita.)
viewer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvɪərər/
視聴者 (shichōsha)

a person who watches something, especially television or video content

"The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control."

"視聴者はリモコンでチャンネルを切り替えることができます。" (Shichōsha wa rimokon de channeru o kirikaeru koto ga dekimasu.)
Vinegar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/
(su)

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

"I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor."

"私はサラダドレッシングにビネガーを加えて、味を増しました。" (Watashi wa sarada doresshingu ni binegaa wo kuwaete, aji wo mashimashita.)
Violence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/
暴力 (bōryoku)

behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or damage

"The protest turned into an act of violence."

"抗議は暴力行為に変わった。" (Kōgi wa bōryoku kōi ni kawatta.)
Violent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/
暴力的 (bōryokuteki)

using or involving physical force intended to hurt or damage

"He became violent after hearing the bad news."

"悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は暴力的になった。" (Warui nyūsu o kiita ato, kare wa bōryokuteki ni natta.)
adjective B1
/ˈvaɪə.lət/
紫色 (murasaki iro)

a bluish-purple color

"She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party."

"彼女はパーティーで美しい紫色のドレスを着ていました。" (Kanojo wa pātii de utsukushī murasaki iro no doresu o kite imashita.)
Violin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/vaɪəˈlɪn/
ヴァイオリン (vaiorin)

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

"She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra."

"彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。" (Kanojo wa ōkesutora de utsukushiku vaiorin wo hikimasu.)
virus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvaɪrəs/
ウイルス (uirusu)

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

"The computer was infected with a dangerous virus."

"コンピュータは危険なウイルスに感染していました。" (Konpyūta wa kiken na uirusu ni kansen shite imashita.)
visa definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈviːzə/
ビザ (biza)

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

"She applied for a visa to study abroad."

"彼女は留学するためにビザを申請しました。" (Kanojo wa ryūgaku suru tame ni biza o shinsei shimashita.)
Visible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈvɪzəbl/
可視的 (kashiteki)

able to be seen; perceptible by the eye

"The stars were clearly visible in the night sky."

"星は夜空ではっきりと見えました。" (Hoshi wa yozora de hakkiri to miemashita.)
vision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvɪʒən/
幸せ (shiawase)

the ability to see or a mental image of something

"She had a clear vision of her future."

"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 shou o uketotta toki, jibun no shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
visual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈvɪʒuəl/
視覚的 (shikakuteki)

Relating to seeing or sight.

"The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects."

"その映画は素晴らしい視覚的効果で賞賛されました。" (Sono eiga wa subarashī shikakuteki kōka de shōsan saremashita.)
vitamin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
ビタミン (bitamin)

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

"Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins."

"果物や野菜はビタミンの豊富な源です。" (kudamono ya yasai wa bitamin no hōfu na minamoto desu.)
Volcano definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/
幸せ (shiawase)

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

"The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades."

"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 shou wo uketotta toki, jibun no shiawase wo kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita)
volume definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvɒl.juːm/
体積 (taisei)

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

"The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain."

"雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。" (Ame no ato, tanku no mizu no taisei ga fuemashita.)
Volunteer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪə/
ボランティア (borantia)

a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being paid

"She decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter."

"彼女は地元の動物保護施設でボランティアをすることに決めた。" (Kanojo wa jimoto no dōbutsu hogo shisetsu de borantia o suru koto ni kimeta.)
voter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈvəʊtə/
有権者 (yūken-sha)

a person who votes in an election

"Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots."

"有権者は投票所の外で列を作り、投票を行いました。" (Yūken-sha wa tōhyōjo no soto de retsu o tsukuri, tōhyō o okonaimashita.)