वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

specification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
仕様書 (shiyōsho)

a detailed description or assessment of something

"The product specification includes all the necessary details."

"製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。" (Seihin no shiyōsho ni wa subete no hitsuyō na shōsai ga fukumareteimasu.)
specify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/
指定する (shiteisuru)

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

"Please specify the time and place of the meeting."

"会議の時間と場所を指定してください。" (Kaigi no jikan to basho o shitei shite kudasai.)
Specimen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛsəmən/
標本 (hyouhon)

an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study

"The museum has a rare butterfly specimen."

"博物館には珍しい蝶の標本があります。" (Hakubutsukan ni wa mezurashī chō no hyōhon ga arimasu.)
spectacle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛktəkəl/
視覚的なショー (shikakuteki na shō)

a visually striking performance or display

"The fireworks display was a grand spectacle."

"花火のショーは壮大な視覚的なショーでした。" (Hanabi no shō wa sōdaina shikakuteki na shō deshita.)
spectacular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/spɛkˈtækjələr/
壮大 (sōdai)

very impressive, exciting, or dramatic in appearance or effect

"The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular."

"花火大会は絶対に壮観でした。" (Hanabi taikai wa zettai ni sōkan deshita.)
Spectator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛkteɪtər/
観客 (kankyaku)

A person who watches an event, show, or game without taking part.

"Thousands of spectators gathered to watch the football match."

"何千人もの観客がサッカーの試合を観るために集まりました。" (Nansen-nin mono kankyaku ga sakkā no shiai o miru tame ni atsumarimashita.)
spectrum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɛktrəm/
スペクトル (supekutoru)

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

"The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum."

"その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。" (Sono matsuri wa seijiteki supekutoru zentai kara hitobito o hiki tsukemashita.)
speculate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/
推測する / 投資する (すいそくする / とうしする)

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

"Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets."

"専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。" (せんもんかはかいしゃがあたらしいしじょうにしんしゅつするかのうせいがあるとよそくしています。)
speculation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
推測 (suisoku)

the forming of ideas or theories without firm evidence; guesswork

"There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election."

"誰が選挙に勝つかについて多くの推測があります。" (Dare ga senkyo ni katsu ka ni tsuite ooku no suisoku ga arimasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈspiːtʃləs/
言葉を失う (kotoba o ushinau)

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

"She was speechless when she received the award."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、言葉を失いました。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, kotoba o ushinai mashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈspiː.di/
速い; 素早い; 機敏な; (hayai, subayai, kibi na)

moving or happening quickly; fast

"The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour."

"速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。" (Hayai haisou sābisu wa 1 jikan inai ni tōchaku shimashita.)
sphere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sfɪər/
球体 (kyūtai)

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

"The Earth is almost a perfect sphere."

"地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。" (Chikyū wa hobo kanpeki na kyūtai desu.)
spice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaɪs/
スパイス (supaisu)

a substance used to add flavor to food

"She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor."

"彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。" (Kanojo wa karē ni fūmi o kuwaeru tame ni supaisu o hitotsu mami kuwaemashita.)
Spice box definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspaɪs bɒks/
スパイス箱 (supaisu hako)

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

"She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry."

"彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。" (Kanojo wa karee yō no kumīn o mitsukeru tame ni supaisu bokkusu o akemashita.)
spill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪl/
こぼす (kobosu)

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

"Be careful not to spill your coffee."

"コーヒーをこぼさないように気を付けて。" (Koohii wo kobosanai you ni ki wo tsukete.)
spin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪn/
回転する (kaiten suru)

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

"The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage."

"ダンサーはステージで優雅に回転を始めました。" (Dansā wa sutēji de yūga ni kaiten o hajimemashita.)
Spine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaɪn/
背骨 (sebone)

the backbone; a series of bones extending from the skull to the lower back

"The doctor examined her spine after the accident."

"事故後、医者は彼女の背骨を調べました。" (Jiko go, isha wa kanojo no sebone wo shirabemashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈspaɪ.rəl/
螺旋 (rasen)

winding in a continuous curve; helical

"The spiral staircase led to the top floor."

"螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。" (Rasen kaidan wa saijoukai ni tsuujiteimashita.)
Spiritual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
精神的 (seishinteki)

relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul

"She practices spiritual meditation every morning."

"彼女は毎朝、精神的な瞑想を実践しています。" (Kanojo wa mai asa, seishinteki na meisō o jissen shiteimasu.)
spit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spɪt/
唾を吐く (taba o haku)

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

"He spat on the ground in anger."

"彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。" (Kare wa ikari de jimen ni tuba o haita.)
spite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaɪt/
意地悪 (ijiwaru)

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

"She refused the gift out of spite."

"彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。" (Kanojo wa ijiwaru de okurimono o kyohi shita.)
spokesman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspəʊksmən/
スポークスマン (supōkusu man)

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

"The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally."

"スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。" (Supōkusuman wa shūkai-chū ni gunshū ni mukatte hanashita.)
spokesperson definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/
スポークスマン (supōkusu man)

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

"The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company."

"スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。" (Supōkusuman wa kaisha o daihyō shite kishakaiken de hanashimashita.)
spokeswoman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspəʊkswɪmən/
広報女性 (kōhō josei)

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

"The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product."

"その会社の広報女性は新製品を発表した。" (Sono kaisha no kōhō josei wa shin seihin wo happyō shita.)
sponsor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɒnsər/
スポンサー (sponsor)

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

"The company became the main sponsor of the event."

"その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。" (Sono kaisha wa ibento no shuyō sponsor to natta.)
sponsorship definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/
後援 (kouen)

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

"The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies."

"イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。" (Ibento wa, ikutsuka no daikigyou no kouen no okage de jitsugen shimashita.)
adjective B2
/spɒnˈteɪniəs/
自発的 (jihatsuteki)

Happening naturally without planning or external cause; impulsive or unplanned.

"Their spontaneous trip to the mountains turned out to be the highlight of the summer."

"彼らの自発的な山への旅行は夏のハイライトとなった。" (Karera no jihatsuteki na yama e no ryokou wa natsu no hairaito to natta.)
sportsman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɔːrtsmən/
スポーツ選手 (supotsu senshu)

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

"He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents."

"彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。" (Kare wa honmono no supotsu senshu de, tsune ni aite ni taishite kousei de sonkei o shimesu.)
spotlight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈspɒt.laɪt/

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

"The singer stood proudly in the spotlight."

adjective B2
/ˈspɒtɪd/
斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた (hanten no aru; mirareta; māku sareta)

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

"The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle."

"斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。" (Hanten no aru hyou wa janguru o shizuka ni aruita.)
spouse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/spaʊs/
配偶者 (haiguusha)

a person's husband or wife

"Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan."

"各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。" (Kaku juugyouin wa haiguusha o kenkou hoken puran ni fukumeru koto ga dekimasu.)
spray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/spreɪ/
スプレーする (supuree suru)

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

"She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving."

"彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。" (Kanojo wa dekakeru mae ni tekubi ni kōsui o supurē shimashita.)
sprinkle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

"She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake."

squad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/skwɒd/
チーム (chiimu)

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

"The football squad trained hard before the championship match."

"サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。" (Sakkaa chiimu wa chanpionship no shiai no mae ni isshoukenmei renshuu shita.)
verb B2
/skwɒʃ/
潰す (tsubusu)

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

"She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe."

"彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。" (Kanojo wa ukkari kutsu de mushi o tsubushimashita.)
squeeze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/skwiːz/
絞る (shiboru)

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

"She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit."

"彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。" (Kanojo wa hamigakiko no chūbu o shibotte, saigo no itteki o dashimashita.)
stab definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/stæb/
刺す (sasu)

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

"He was stabbed in the back during the altercation."

"彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。" (Kare wa kōron-chū ni senaka o sasarimashita.)
Stability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/stəˈbɪləti/

the quality of being steady and unchanging over time

"The stability of the economy is crucial for growth."

stabilize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/
安定させる (antei saseru)

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

"The government took measures to stabilize the economy."

"政府は経済を安定させるための措置を講じた。" (seifu wa keizai o antei saseru tame no sochi o kōjita.)
stack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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stack

verb B2
/stæk/

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

"He stacked the books neatly on the shelf."

stadium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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stadium

noun B2
/ˈsteɪdiəm/

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

"Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match."

Stain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Stain

verb B2
/steɪn/

to mark or discolor something permanently; a spot or mark left behind

"The coffee spilled and stained the tablecloth."

stake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/steɪk/
株式, リスク (kabushiki, risuku)

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

"He has a major stake in the new company."

"彼は新しい会社に大きな利害関係を持っています。" (Kare wa atarashī kaisha ni ōkina rigai kankei o motteimasu.)
stakes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
steɪks
賭け (kake)

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

"The stakes were high for the success of the project."

"プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。" (Purojekuto no seikou no tame ni kake ga ookikatta.)
adjective B2
/steɪl/
古くなった; しけた; 新鮮でない (furukunatta; shiketa; shinsen de nai)

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

"The bread became stale after sitting out for three days."

"パンは三日後に古くなった。" (Pan wa mikka go ni furukunatta.)
stall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/stɔːl/
止める, 屋台 (tomeru, yatai)

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

"The car stalled on the way to the office."

"車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。" (Kuruma wa ofisu ni mukau tochu de tomatta.)
Stamina definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈstæmɪnə/
スタミナ (sutamina)

The physical or mental strength to sustain prolonged effort or activity.

"Marathon runners need great stamina to finish the race."

"マラソンランナーはレースを終えるために大きなスタミナが必要です。" (Marason rannā wa rēsu o oeru tame ni ōkina sutamina ga hitsuyōdesu.)
stance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/stæns/
立場 (tachiba)

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

"The company took a strong stance on environmental protection."

"その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。" (Sono kaisha wa kankyō hogo ni tsuyoi tachiba o totta.)
Star fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/stɑːr fɪʃ/
ヒトデ (hitode)

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

"The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food."

"ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。" (hitode wa yukkuri to kaitei o ugoki nagara tabemono o sagashita)
stark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/stɑːrk/
厳しい、鋭い (kibishii, surudoi)

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

"The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city."

"貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。" (Hinkon to tomi no aida no senmei na taibi wa machi naka de akiraka datta.)