B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛虫は植物の葉をすべて食べました。

B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;

Meaning

the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists

Example

The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.

地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在

Meaning

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive

Example

Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星で生命の存在の証拠を探しています。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

セーター;

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

Example

She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.

彼女は寒い冬の夜に暖かいウールのジャンパーを着ていました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

巨大な; 膨大な; 巨大

Meaning

very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge

Example

The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.

象は巨大で、数トンの重さがありました。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

簡単

Meaning

easy to understand or do; simple

Example

Her explanation was straightforward and clear.

彼女の説明は簡単で明確でした。

B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

添付された

Meaning

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

Example

The file is attached to the email.

ファイルはメールに添付されています。

B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

数量; 数字; 体積

Meaning

an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something

Example

The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.

ボトルの中の水の量は旅行に十分です。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

最大

Meaning

the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

Example

She scored the maximum marks in the exam.

彼女は試験で最大の点数を取った。

B1 noun /mæs/

mass

質量

Meaning

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

Example

A huge mass of people gathered in the square.

広場に大勢の人々が集まりました。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

連合

Meaning

the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states

Example

The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.

二つの企業の連携が強力な企業を作り出しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上層

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

潜水艦は海面に浮かび上がった。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

計画外の

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

計画外の都市化は環境問題に寄与する。

B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

掛け算

Meaning

to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication

Example

The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.

細菌は温暖な条件で急速に増殖します。

B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信頼

Meaning

confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith

Example

His belief in justice never wavered.

彼の正義への信念は決して揺るがなかった。

B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。

B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

出血する

Meaning

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

Example

She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.

彼女は腕の切り傷から血を流し始めた。

B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

出席

Meaning

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

Example

The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.

先生は毎回の授業の始めに出席を取ります。

B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく

Meaning

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

Example

She whispered a secret in my ear.

彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功裏に

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

彼女は数週間の勉強の後、試験に成功裏に合格しました。

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

適切

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

このドレスは結婚式に適しています。

B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

エクスプレス列車

Meaning

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

Example

The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.

エクスプレス・トレインは通常の半分の時間で目的地に到着しました。

B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

代表する

Meaning

to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

Example

He will represent our company at the conference.

彼は会議で私たちの会社を代表します。

B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

人やグループに与えられた重要な任務または課題；特定の目的や目標

Meaning

An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal

Example

The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.

宇宙飛行士たちは宇宙ステーションへの任務を完了しました。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防士

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

消防士は燃える建物から家族を救いました。

B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海軍

Meaning

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

Example

He joined the navy after graduating from college.

彼は大学を卒業した後、海軍に入隊した。

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。

B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ

Meaning

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

Example

The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.

フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。

B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

リス

Meaning

a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail

Example

The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.

リスは冬のために木の実を集めていました。

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

個性

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

彼女はとても外向的で友好的なパーソナリティを持っています。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

重要でない

Meaning

not having much value, significance, or influence

Example

The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.

その詳細は主要な問題と比べて重要でないように思えた。

B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

市民

Meaning

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

Example

Citizens must follow pollution regulations.

市民は汚染規制に従わなければなりません。

B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

給料

Meaning

a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis

Example

She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.

彼女は教師としての仕事に対して良い給料を受け取っています。

B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

許可する

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible

Example

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

先生は試験中に学生に計算機の使用を許可しています。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。

B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特別

Meaning

specific or special; distinct from others

Example

He is very particular about his diet.

彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。

B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

ジャイアント; 人間の形をした神話上または想像上の存在で、超人的なサイズを持つ

Meaning

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

Example

The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.

テクノロジー業界のジャイアントは、3四半期連続の記録的な利益を発表しました。

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。

B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望的に

Meaning

in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism

Example

Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.

明日、天気が良いことを願っています。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

知能はAI開発の鍵です。

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

貼る

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

私は写真をスクラップブックに貼ります。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣言する

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府は緊急事態を宣言しました。

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。

B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

端; 鋭い縁

Meaning

the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade

Example

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.

鋭い刃の端で自分を切らないように気をつけてください。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改善された

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

彼女の健康は先月から大きく改善されました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

ありそうにない; 予想外の

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable

Example

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

こんなに晴れた空では、今日は雨が降る可能性は低い。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

対立

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

二国は交渉を通じて対立を解決しようとしています。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

ウイルス

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

夕日

Meaning

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon

Example

The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.

ロマンチックな夕日が空を黄金色に塗りつけました。

B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

放送する

Meaning

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

Example

The match was broadcast live on television.

試合はテレビで生放送されました。

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明

Meaning

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

Example

The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.

レストランの照明は、暖かく快適な雰囲気を作り出しました。

B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

集まり

Meaning

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

Example

We attended a family gathering last weekend.

私たちは先週末、家族の集まりに参加しました。

B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

昨晩、日本で強い地震が発生しました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

不公平; 不正;

Meaning

not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others

Example

It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.

それは彼女がやっていないことを責めるのは不公平です。

B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

レンタル

Meaning

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

Example

The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

レンタカーは予想より高かった。

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

顕著に

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

経済は過去10年間で顕著に改善しました。

B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

宿泊施設

Meaning

Lodging; room and board; places to stay.

Example

The students had proper accommodations.

学生たちは適切な宿泊施設を持っていた。

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

励ましの; モチベーションを与える

Meaning

giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating

Example

The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.

先生の励ましの言葉は生徒たちを励ました。

B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包む

Meaning

to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose

Example

Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.

プレゼントをカラフルな紙で包んでください。

B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる

Meaning

to be unlike or distinct from something else

Example

Opinions differ on this issue.

この問題について意見が異なります。

B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

帆を使って旅行する

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

馬車

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王族はパレードの間、美しい馬車で移動していました。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将軍は兵士たちに前進するよう命じた。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作曲

Meaning

the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged

Example

Her composition won first prize in the contest.

彼女の作曲はコンテストで第一位を獲得しました。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘

Meaning

a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe

Example

He hammered the nail into the wooden board.

彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

衝撃

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

彼の突然の出発のニュースは皆にショックを与えた。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

紙を破らないように気をつけてください。

B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学

Meaning

The scientific study of living organisms.

Example

Biology explains how plants and animals function.

生物学は植物や動物がどのように機能するかを説明します。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

クラシック, 優れた

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

その映画は90年代のコメディのクラシックな例です。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

輸出

Meaning

to send goods or services to another country for sale

Example

The company exports cars to many countries.

その会社は多くの国に車を輸出しています。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル

Meaning

An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity

Example

The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天井

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

ホールの天井は美しく塗られていました。

B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内の

Meaning

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Example

Domestic investments stabilize the economy.

国内投資は経済を安定させる。

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

選手権

Meaning

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

Example

The championship will be held next month.

選手権は来月行われます。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

日光

Meaning

Direct light from the sun.

Example

Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.

日光は海洋の深海には届かない。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非公式; リラックス; カジュアル

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会議は非公式でリラックスしていました。

B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

公正に; 適度に; 合理的に

Meaning

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

Example

The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.

テストはかなり簡単でしたが、いくつかの質問は挑戦的でした。

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

魅力的

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

ベーカリーの窓にチョコレートケーキがとても魅力的に見えた。

B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

スズメ

Meaning

small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns

Example

The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.

スズメは木の枝から楽しそうにさえずっていました。

B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

戻る

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person.

Example

The group is returning to the port on December 25th.

グループは12月25日に港に戻ります。

B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

経済成長

Meaning

The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.

Example

The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.

その国の経済成長は過去10年間で顕著でした。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示

Meaning

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please follow the instructions on the box.

箱に書かれた指示に従ってください。

B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用

Meaning

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Example

The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.

教師は生徒間のさらなるインタラクションを促進しました。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的な; 攻撃的な

Meaning

using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful

Example

The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

暴力的な嵐は沿岸地域に重大な損害を与えました。

B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体

Meaning

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

Example

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

水は常温で液体です。

B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定義

Meaning

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

Example

The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.

辞書はその言葉の明確な定義を示します。

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ペース

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

彼女はゆっくりとペースで歩いていました。

Meaning

To increase or become three times as much.

Example

The company tripled its profits in just one year.

B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

熱意; 情熱; 熱狂

Meaning

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Example

Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.

彼女のプロジェクトへの熱意はチーム全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

危険な; 危ない;

Meaning

involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm

Example

It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.

この地域では夜間に一人で歩くのは危険です。

B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

友達, 相棒

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。

B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解錠する

Meaning

to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available

Example

She used the key to unlock the door.

彼女は鍵を使ってドアを解錠した。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

一般的に

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

このフレーズは日常会話で一般的に使われます。

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。