Vocabularios

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Sheer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʃɪə/
完全 (kanzen)

complete and utter; very steep or transparent

"The cliff was a sheer drop into the sea."

"崖は海に向かって完全に落ちていました。" (Gake wa umi ni mukatte kanzen ni ochite imashita.)
Shepherd definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃepərd/
羊飼い (hitsuji kai)

a person who tends and guards sheep

"The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture."

"羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。" (hitsuji kai wa jibun no mure o midori no bokusouchi ni michibita.)
shipping definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
配送 (haisou)

the process of transporting goods

"The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions."

"天候条件により商品の配送が遅れました。" (Ten kō jōken ni yori shōhin no haisō ga okuremashita.)
shit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ʃɪt/
うんこ (unko)

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

"The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor."

"犬は床にうんこを残して散らかしました。" (Inu wa yuka ni unko o nokoshite chirakashimashita.)
shocking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/
衝撃的な (shougeki teki na)

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

"The news of the accident was shocking to everyone."

"事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。" (Jiko no nyuusu wa minna o shougeki teki ni shimashita.)
shooting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
撮影 (satsuei)

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

"The shooting of the movie took several months."

"映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。" (Eiga no satsuei wa suūkagetsu kakarimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/
近視; 短期的な視野 (kinshi; tanki-tekina shiya)

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

"His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects."

"彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。" (kare no kinshiteki na ketsudan de gakkou wo hayaku yameta koto wa, kare no kyaria no tenbō ni eikyō wo ataemashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/
短気な; すぐに怒る (tanki na; sugu ni okoru)

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

"She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting."

"交通のせいで遅れてしまったとき、彼女は短気になった。" (koutsuu no sei de okurete shimatta toki, kanojo wa tanki ni natta.)
Shortage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/
不足 (fusoku)

a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts

"There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry."

"業界では熟練した労働者が不足しています。" (Gyōkai de wa jukunin shita rōdōsha ga fusoku shiteimasu.)
Shortcoming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/
欠点; 不足; 短所 (kettō; fusoku; tansho)

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

"Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings."

"彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。" (Kare no ōku no sainō ni mo kakawarazu, ikutsuka no kettō ga arimasu.)
shortcomings definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz
欠点 (kenten)

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

"Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively."

"制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。" (Seidō-teki na kenten wa gakusei no kōdō ni aku eikyō o ataeru.)
verb B2
/ˈʃɔːrtn/
短くする (mijikaku suru)

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

"She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit."

"彼女は時間内に収めるためにスピーチを短くすることに決めた。" (Kanojo wa jikan nai ni osameru tame ni supichi o mijikaku suru koto ni kimeta.)
shove definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ʃʌv/
押す (osu)

to push someone or something roughly

"He shoved the box into the corner."

"彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。" (Kare wa hako o sumi ni oshikonda.)
Shovel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃʌv.əl/
シャベル (shaberu)

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

"He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway."

"彼は車道から雪を取り除くためにシャベルを取った。" (Kare wa shadō kara yuki o tori nozoku tame ni shaberu o totta.)
showcase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/
ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する (shōkēsu, nanika o miryokuteki matawa yūri na hōhō de teiji suru)

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

"The exhibition showcased the artist's best works."

"展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。" (Tenjikai wa ātisuto no saikō no sakuhin o tenjishimashita.)
verb B2
/ʃriːk/
叫ぶ (sakebu)

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

"She shrieked when she saw the spider."

"彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。" (Kanojo wa kumo wo mite sakenda.)
shrink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ʃrɪŋk/
幸せ (shiawase)

to become smaller in size, amount, or value.

"The sweater may shrink after washing."

"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.)
shrug definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ʃrʌɡ/
肩をすくめる (kata o sukumeru)

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

"He shrugged when asked about the missing file."

"彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。" (Kare wa ushinawareta fairu ni tsuite kikareru to kata o sukumemashita.)
verb B2
/ˈʃʌfəl/

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

"He shuffled the cards before dealing them."

shuttle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃʌtəl/
定期的に二地点間を往復する車両または乗り物 (teikiteki ni nichitenkan o ōfuku suru sharyō mata wa norimono)

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

"The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes."

"空港シャトルは30分ごとに運行しています。" (Kūkō shatoru wa 30-pun goto ni un kō shiteimasu.)
sibling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪblɪŋ/
兄弟姉妹 (kyoudai shimai)

A brother or sister.

"She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister."

"彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。" (Kanojo wa sannin no kyoudai shimai ga imasu. Futari no ani to hitori no imouto.)
Siblings definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈsɪblɪŋz
兄弟姉妹 (kyōdai shimai)

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

"Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree."

"兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。" (Kyōdai shimai wa tsūjō, kakeizu de onaji reberu ni haichi saremasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈsɪk.li/
弱い; 病気; 青白い (yowai)

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

"The sickly child needed extra care and attention."

"その弱い子供は、特別なケアと注意が必要だった。" (Sono yowai kodomo wa, tokubetsuna kea to chuui ga hitsuyou datta)
sideline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
副業 (fukugyo)

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

"The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding."

"副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。" (Fukugyo no giron ga sōgo rikai o sokushin shita.)
noun B2
/siːdʒ/
包囲 (hōi)

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

"The castle fell after a long siege."

"城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。" (Shiro wa nagai hōisen no ato ni ochimashita.)
Sieze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/siːdʒ/
包囲 (hōi)

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

"The siege of the castle lasted for three months."

"城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。" (Jōsai no hōi wa sankagetsu tsuzuita.)
sigh definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/saɪ/
ため息をつく (tameiki o tsuku)

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

"She sighed with relief when she heard the good news."

"良いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女は安心してため息をついた。" (Yoi nyuusu o kiita toki, kanojo wa anshin shite tameiki o tsuita.)
signals definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/
信号 (shingou)

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

"Signals from deep space were detected last week."

"深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。" (Shin uchū kara no shingou wa senshū kenshutsu saremashita.)
Signature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/
署名 (shomei)

a person's name written by themselves, often as a form of identification or authorization

"She signed the contract with her elegant signature."

"彼女は優雅な署名で契約書にサインしました。" (Kanojo wa yūga na shomei de keiyakusho ni sain shimashita.)
Significance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
重要性 (jūyō-sei)

the quality of being important, meaningful, or worthy of attention

"The significance of the discovery was recognized worldwide."

"その発見の重要性は世界中で認識されました。" (Sono hakken no jūyō-sei wa sekaijū de ninshiki saremashita.)
silk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɪlk/
(kinu)

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

"The dress was made of pure silk."

"そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。" (Sono doresu wa junsuina kinu de tsukurarete ita.)
Similarity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsɪmɪˈlærəti/
類似 (ruiji)

the state of being alike or having characteristics in common

"There is a strong similarity between the two paintings."

"2枚の絵の間には強い類似性があります。" (2-mai no e no aida ni wa tsuyoi ruijisei ga arimasu.)
similarly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈsɪmɪlərli/
同様に (douyou ni)

in a similar way

"Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work."

"同様に、私たちは献身と努力によって成功を収めることができます。" (Douyou ni, watashitachi wa kenshin to doryoku ni yotte seikou o osameru koto ga dekimasu.)
Simplicity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/
単純さ; 明確さ (tanjunsa; meikakusa)

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

"The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity."

"デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。" (Dezain no utsukushisa wa sono tanjunsa ni arimasu.)
simplify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪ/
簡素化する (kansoka suru)

to make something easier to understand or do

"The teacher simplified the lesson for the younger students."

"先生は若い生徒のために授業を簡素化しました。" (Sensei wa wakai seito no tame ni jugyou o kansoka shimashita.)
simulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/
シミュレーション (shimyurēshon)

the imitation of a situation or process

"The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory."

"シミュレーションは学生が複雑な理論を理解するのを助けました。" (Shimyurēshon wa gakusei ga fukuzatsu na rironn o rikai suru no o tasukemashita.)
simultaneous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
同時の (dōji no)

occurring, operating, or done at the same time

"The two singers gave simultaneous performances in different cities."

"2人の歌手は異なる都市で同時にパフォーマンスを行った。" (Futari no kashu wa kotonaru toshi de dōji ni pafōmansu o okonatta.)
simultaneously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˌsaɪ.məlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/
同時に (douji ni)

occurring or done at the same time

"The two speakers began talking simultaneously."

"二人のスピーカーは同時に話し始めました。" (Futari no supiikaa wa douji ni hanashihajimemashita.)
sin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/sɪn/
(tsumi)

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

"He confessed his sin to the priest."

"彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。" (Kare wa shinpu ni jibun no tsumi wo kokuhaku shimashita.)
Sincerity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɪnˈserɪti/
誠実さ (seijitsusa)

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

"His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone."

"彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。" (Kare no shazai no shinshi-sa wa, subete no hito ni akiraka datta.)
singular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun B2
/ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
非凡 / 単数 (hiban / tansuu)

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

"She has a singular talent for painting."

"彼女は絵画において非凡な才能を持っています。" (Kanojo wa kaiga ni oite hiban na sainou o motteimasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈsɪnɪstər/
不吉な (fukitsuna)

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

"The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere."

"その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。" (Sono haiyoku niwa fukitsuna fun'iki ga tadayotte ita.)
sip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/sɪp/
ひと口 (hitokuchi)

To drink something slowly, taking only small amounts at a time.

"She sipped her tea while reading a book."

"彼女は本を読みながらお茶をひと口ずつ飲んでいた。" (Kanojo wa hon wo yomi nagara ocha wo hitokochi zutsu nonde ita.)
noun B2
/ˈsaɪrən/
サイレン (sairen)

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

"The police car passed with its siren blaring."

"警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。" (Keisatsu sharyō wa sairen o narashinagara tōrisugimashita.)
situated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/
位置する (ichi suru)

located in a particular place or position

"The hotel is situated near the beach."

"ホテルはビーチの近くにあります。" (Hoteru wa bīchi no chikaku ni arimasu.)
noun B2
/ˈskɛlɪtən/
骨格 (kekkaku)

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

"The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class."

"先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。" (Sensei wa seibutsu no jugyō de gakusei-tachi ni ningen no kekkaku o misemashita.)
skeptical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈskɛptɪkəl/
懐疑的な (kaigiteki na)

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

"She was skeptical about the new plan."

"彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。" (Kanojo wa atarashī keikaku ni kaigiteki datta.)
sketch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skɛtʃ/
スケッチ (suketchi)

a simple, rough drawing or outline

"He made a quick sketch of the landscape."

"彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。" (Kare wa fūkei no subayai suketchi o sakusei shimashita.)
adverb B2
/ˈskɪl.fəl.i/
巧みに (takumi ni)

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

"She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours."

"彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。" (Kanojo wa nijikan de takumi ni shouzou o kaita.)
verb B2
/skɪm/
素早く読む (subayaku yomu)

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

"She skimmed through the report before the meeting."

"彼女は会議の前にレポートをサッと読みました。" (Kanojo wa kaigi no mae ni repoto o satto yomimashita.)