B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左利き

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

彼女は左利きで、左手で美しく書きます。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

市民の

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

彼らは市民的な議論を通じて問題を解決しました。

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

応急処置

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。

B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

聴力; ヒアリング

Meaning

the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard

Example

The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.

高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。

B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟練した

Meaning

having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well

Example

He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.

彼は美しい家具を作ることができる熟練した大工です。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な

Meaning

not liked or supported by many people

Example

The decision was unpopular with the public.

その決定は世間で不人気だった。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地下鉄

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

私は毎朝仕事に行くために地下鉄に乗ります。なぜならそれは車で運転するより速いからです。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

想像力; 創造的思考

Meaning

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

Example

Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.

子供たちのイマジネーションは、段ボール箱を宇宙船やお城に変えることを可能にします。

B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

誤って

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

彼はその犯罪で誤って非難された。

B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

経由で

Meaning

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

Example

She sent the documents via email.

彼女はメールを通じて書類を送った。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

コピー

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

会議の前にこれらの書類をコピーしてください。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

伝統的に

Meaning

according to custom or long-established practice

Example

Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.

バングラデシュは伝統的にそのおもてなしで知られています。

B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

メロディー; 音楽作品; 音程

Meaning

a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch

Example

She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.

彼女は庭で働きながら、美しいメロディーを口ずさんでいた。

B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

ボクサー; ボクサーパンツ; ボクサー犬

Meaning

a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog

Example

The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.

そのボクサーはチャンピオンシップの前に毎朝厳しく練習した。

B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分かれた

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

離婚以来、彼らは別々の家に住んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

資金調達

Meaning

financial support for a project or organization

Example

The startup is seeking funding from investors.

スタートアップは投資家から資金調達を試みています。

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

テーマ

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

テーマはレジリエンスと持続可能性を強調しました。

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

プライバシー

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

誰でもプライバシーを持つ権利があります。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇う

Meaning

to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services

Example

The company will hire new employees next month.

その会社は来月新しい従業員を雇う予定です。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

アフリカ系アメリカ人

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

彼女は自分のアフリカ系アメリカ人としての誇りを持っています。

B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠

Meaning

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

Example

The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.

女王は戴冠式の際に素晴らしい王冠をかぶっていました。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能な; 能力のある

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を扱う能力があります。

B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利益

Meaning

money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs

Example

The company made a significant profit this quarter.

その会社はこの四半期にかなりの利益を上げました。

B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers

Example

The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.

サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。

B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

重大な

Meaning

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Example

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

教育の重大な問題に対処することは不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

虹

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

嵐の後、空に美しい虹が現れました。

B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

維持する

Meaning

To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.

Example

Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.

教育機関での規律を維持することは重要です。

B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸せ

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

Example

The detective examined the evidence closely.

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なかった。

B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ゴールライン

Meaning

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

Example

She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.

彼女はフィニッシュラインに向かって全力で走り、レースに勝った。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

組織

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

組織は政策形成において重要な役割を果たします。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

正確に

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

ロボットアームは手術を正確に行いました。

B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

創造的

Meaning

Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.

Example

She is very creative in her writing.

彼女は執筆において非常に創造的です。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

関与した

Meaning

complicated or engaged in something

Example

She was deeply involved in community service.

彼女は地域社会の奉仕活動に深く関与していた。

B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充電

Meaning

The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.

Example

Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.

電気自動車の充電ステーションは都市で増えています。

B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

廊下

Meaning

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

Example

The kids left their shoes in the hallway.

子供たちは靴を廊下に置いていった。

B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

対

Meaning

used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things

Example

The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.

試合はブラジル対アルゼンチンの決勝戦でした。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

にんにく

Meaning

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

Example

The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.

風味を引き立てるために、レシピには新鮮なにんにくを三片使います。

B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

見積もりの

Meaning

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

Example

The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.

そのプロジェクトの見積もりコストは500万ドルです。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要な

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

その国に入るにはビザが必要です。

B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

波; うねり

Meaning

a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell

Example

The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.

サーフィンの選手は大きな波に乗って、岸まで行きました。

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 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; マーク; 足跡;

Meaning

words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface

Example

The book is available in both digital and print versions.

その本はデジタル版と印刷版の両方で利用可能です。

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

あご

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

彼は考えながらあごひげを撫で、手をあごに置いた。

B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

拒否する

Meaning

to refuse to accept or consider something

Example

The committee decided to reject the proposal.

委員会は提案を拒否することに決めました。

B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

誰かが得るべきもの、特に罰や報酬

Meaning

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

Example

He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.

彼は試験でカンニングをして、ついに自分の正当な報いを受けました。

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。

B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

合理的に; 適度に;

Meaning

in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree

Example

The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.

そのホテルの部屋は場所に対して合理的な価格で提供されていました。

B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

修理する

Meaning

to fix something that is broken or damaged

Example

The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.

メカニックは明日車のエンジンを修理します。

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

命を奪う

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

職場の汚染は毎年何千もの命を奪います。

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈り

Meaning

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

Example

She recited a prayer before the meal.

彼女は食事の前に祈りを捧げました。

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北部の

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

その国の北部は寒冷な気候で知られています。

B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

使い果たされた, 疲れ切った

Meaning

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

Example

She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.

彼女は試験の準備に全てのエネルギーを使い果たした。

B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

アクセス

Meaning

the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place

Example

Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.

学生は24時間いつでも図書館にアクセスできます。

B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

寺院

Meaning

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

Example

They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.

インディアへの旅行中に古代の寺院を訪れました。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

欠席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

会議への彼の欠席は皆に気づかれました。

B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

移動

Meaning

To move from one place to another; to hand over.

Example

Power transfer was necessary.

電力の移動は必要でした。

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。

B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参加

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。

B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

パンフレット

Meaning

a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising

Example

The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.

旅行代理店は休暇パッケージについてのパンフレットをくれました。

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中間

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。

B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

全体的に

Meaning

in general or as a whole

Example

Overall, the project has been successful.

全体的に、プロジェクトは成功しました。

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論

Meaning

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.

Example

Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.

ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。

B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

交流する

Meaning

to communicate or work together with someone or something

Example

Students interact with teachers during class discussions.

学生は授業のディスカッション中に教師と交流します。

B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

歩行者

Meaning

a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary

Example

The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.

歩行者は横断歩道を渡りました。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物質

Meaning

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content

Example

The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.

科学者は実験室で未知の物質を分析しました。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

進む

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

計画通りに会議を進めましょう。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

ゴミ; 廃棄物

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

Example

Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.

ゴミ収集車が明日の朝到着する前にゴミを出してください。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

一時停止

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

家電製品

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

最新の家電製品は便利さを高めます。

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

人工知能

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

人工知能はスマートチュータリングを通じて教育を革新しています。

B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。

B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

源

Meaning

a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information

Example

The river's source is high in the mountains.

川の源流は山の高い所にある。

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。

B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

ユニーク; 独特; 珍しい

Meaning

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Example

Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.

すべての雪片はそのパターンでユニークです。

B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う

Meaning

to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively

Example

The company plans to employ more engineers next year.

その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

効率的

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

効率的な農業方法が収穫量を増加させる。

B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する

Meaning

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。

B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

与える人

Meaning

a person who gives something

Example

She was always a generous giver to charity.

彼女はいつも慈善団体への寛大なギヴァーでした。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

要件

Meaning

something that is necessary or demanded

Example

The job has specific educational requirements.

この仕事には特定の教育要件があります。

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

インスピレーション

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

彼の成功への道は多くの人々にインスピレーションを与えました。

B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

寒さ; 恐れや不安の感情; リラックスする

Meaning

an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax

Example

There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.

秋が近づくにつれて、空気の中に寒さを感じた。

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影響する

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

天気は私たちの気分に大きな影響を与えることがある。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

役割

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定義された役割はチームのパフォーマンスを向上させる。

B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

繰り返しの; 多くの回発生する

Meaning

done again; happening again; occurring multiple times

Example

He made repeated attempts to contact her.

彼は何度も彼女に連絡を試みました。

B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

ミキサー

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients

Example

The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.

シェフはケーキの生地を作るためにミキサーを使いました。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

永続的に

Meaning

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever

Example

She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.

彼女は学業を終えた後、永続的にその街に引っ越しました。

寄付

Meaning

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

Example

She donates blood every three months.

彼女は毎月血液をドネートしています。