Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Worship definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈwɜːʃɪp/
礼拝 (reihaï)

To show reverence and adoration for a deity or sacred being.

"They gathered at the temple to worship together."

"彼らは寺院に集まり、一緒に礼拝しました。" (Karera wa jiin ni atsumari, issho ni reihai shimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈwɜːrθləs/
無価値な; 役に立たない (mukachina; yaku ni tatanai)

having no value; useless

"The old computer became worthless after the new software updates."

"新しいソフトウェアのアップデート後、古いコンピュータは無価値になった。" (Atarashī sofutowea no appudēto go, furui konpyūta wa mukachina ni natta.)
worthwhile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/
価値がある (kachi ga aru)

worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable

"Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience."

"シェルターでボランティアをすることは価値のある経験でした。" (Sherutā de borantia o suru koto wa kachi no aru keiken deshita.)
Worthy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈwɜːði/
価値のある (kachi no aru)

having value or merit; deserving respect or attention

"She is worthy of praise for her dedication."

"彼女はその献身に対して賞賛に値する。" (Kanojo wa sono kenshin ni taishite shōsan ni atai suru.)
adjective B2
/ˈwʊd biː/
見込みのある; 可能性のある; (mikomi no aru; kanōsei no aru;)

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

"The would-be actor practiced his lines every day."

"その見込みのある俳優は毎日セリフを練習していた。" (Sono mikomi no aru haiyū wa mainichi serifu o renshū shite ita.)
noun B2
/ˈræp.ər/
包み (tsutsumi)

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material

"She put on a warm wrapper before going outside."

"彼女は外出前に温かいラッパーを着ました。" (Kanojo wa gaishutsu mae ni atatakai rappā o kimashita.)
Wreck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/rek/
破壊; 車両事故; (hakai; sharyou jiko;)

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

"The car wreck blocked the highway for hours."

"自動車の事故で高速道路が数時間封鎖された。" (Jidousha no jiko de kousokudouro ga suujikan fūsasareta.)
wrestle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈresəl/
レスリング (resuringu)

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

"The children like to wrestle on the playground."

"子供たちは遊び場でレスリングするのが好きです。" (Kodomotachi wa asobiba de resuringu suru no ga suki desu)
Wrinkle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
しわ (shiwa)

A small line or fold in the skin or fabric; to form small folds or lines.

"The old shirt had many wrinkles."

"その古いシャツにはたくさんのしわがありました。" (Sono furui shatsu ni wa takusan no shiwa ga arimashita.)
Xylophone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈzaɪləfoʊn/
木琴 (zairofon)

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

"The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class."

"音楽の授業で、子どもたちは色とりどりの木琴を演奏するのを楽しんだ。" (ongaku no jugyou de, kodomotachi wa irotoridori no mokkin o ensou suru no o tanoshinda.)
Yawn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/jɔːn/
あくび (akubi)

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

"She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture."

"退屈な講義の最中にあくびを抑えることができなかった。" (Taikutsu na kougi no saichuu ni akubi o osaeru koto ga dekinakatta.)
Yell definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/jɛl/
叫ぶ (sabu)

to shout loudly, usually out of anger or excitement

"The coach yelled instructions to the players."

"コーチは選手たちに指示を叫びました。" (Ko-chi wa senshu-tachi ni shiji o sakebimashita.)
yield definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/jiːld/
生産する / 屈する (seisan suru / kusuru)

To produce or provide something; to give way or surrender.

"The farm yields good crops every year."

"農場は毎年良い作物を生産します。" (Nōjō wa mainen yoi sakumotsu o seisan shimasu.)
yields definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
jiːldz
収穫量 (shūkakuryō)

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

"Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather."

"作物の収穫量は極端な天候により減少しました。" (Sakumotsu no shūkakuryō wa kyokutan na tenkō ni yori genshō shimashita.)
Yolk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/joʊk/
卵黄 (tamago no ki)

the yellow part of an egg

"The chef separated the egg yolk from the white."

"シェフは卵の黄身を白身から分けました。" (Shefu wa tamago no kimi o shiro-mi kara wakemashita.)
Young fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/jʌŋ fɪʃ/
幼魚 (yougyo)

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

"Young fish need protection from predators."

"幼魚は捕食者から守られる必要があります。" (yougyo wa hoshokusha kara mamorareru hitsuyou ga arimasu)
adjective B2
/ˈjuːθfəl/
若々しい; エネルギッシュで新鮮な (wakawakashii; enerugisshu de shinsen na)

having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh

"Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work."

"彼女の若々しいエネルギーは職場の全員に感銘を与えました。" (kanojo no wakawakashii enerugī wa shokuba no zen'in ni kanmei o ataemashita.)
Zigzag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
右と左に急に曲がる交互の線または経路; シャープな曲がりのパターン (migi to hidari ni kyū ni magaru kōgo no sen matawa keiro; shāpu na magari no patān)

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

"The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain."

"その道路は山を登る際にジグザグのパターンに沿っています。" (Sono dōro wa yama o noboru sai ni jiguzagu no patān ni sotteimasu.)
zippers definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈzɪpərz
ジッパー (jippā)

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

"Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket."

"ジッパーはジャケットの開口部を閉じるために使われます。" (Jippā wa jaketto no kaikōbu o toji ru tame ni tsukawaremasu.)