B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

食習慣

Meaning

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

Example

Developing good eating habits leads to better health.

良い食習慣を身につけることは、健康に良い影響を与える。

B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

不幸

Meaning

the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction

Example

Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.

彼女の絶え間ない不幸は周囲の人々に影響を与えた。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

昇進する

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

その会社は環境意識を促進しています。

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

驚くべきことに

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

驚くべきことに、彼女は1日でプロジェクト全体を終わらせました。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

許し; 謝罪;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

会議を中断したことをお詫び申し上げます。

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 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 /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消費者

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

その会社は消費者のニーズを理解することに重点を置いています。

B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白

Meaning

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

Example

Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女の顔は空白になった。

B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸せ

Meaning

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

Example

He persuaded his friend to join the club.

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 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 /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医療ケア

Meaning

the organized provision of medical care to people

Example

The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.

その国は公共の健康を改善するために医療ケアに大きな投資をしました。

B1 noun /fæts/

fats

脂肪

Meaning

Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.

Example

Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.

ナッツとアボカドから得られる健康的な脂肪は、脳機能をサポートします。

B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

謎; 説明できないこと

Meaning

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Example

The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.

飛行機の失踪は謎のままである。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭い; 限定された; 狭まった

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

その狭い道は2台の車が通るにはほとんど十分な広さがありませんでした。

B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

通路

Meaning

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

Example

She walked down the aisle to find her seat.

彼女は席を見つけるために通路を歩いた。

B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

障害物

Meaning

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

Example

Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.

人生の障害物はしばしば貴重な教訓に繋がる。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

ビタミン

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

果物や野菜はビタミンの豊富な源です。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

生姜

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

シェフは炒め物に新鮮な生姜を加えて、風味と香りを高めました。

B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

偽物; 詐欺; 偽の物

Meaning

a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham

Example

The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.

その絵画は偽物であると発見され、その価値は非常に低かった。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指示

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

機械を使用する前に指示をよく読んでください。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士

Meaning

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

Example

He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.

彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

予期された

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

失業率はさらに低下すると予想されています。

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打つ

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

雷は嵐の中で高いビルを打つ。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

南東

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

その都市は国の南東に位置しています。

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主に

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

彼女は主に財務の管理を担当しています。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。

B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

ブラウス

Meaning

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

Example

She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しいシルクのブラウスを着て行った。

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

彼女はケーキに粉をふりかけました。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

卒業生

Meaning

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.

Example

She will graduate from university next year.

彼女は来年大学を卒業する。

B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

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 /ədˈvæns/

Advance

進歩; 発展; 前払い

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

技術は近年大きな進歩を遂げました。

B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

ブレスレット

Meaning

an ornamental band worn around the wrist

Example

She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.

彼女は誕生日のプレゼントとして金のブレスレットをもらった。

B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

予定; 時間割;

Meaning

a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable

Example

Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.

会議の時間を確認する前に、スケジュールを確認してください。

B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地域; 区域; 地帯

Meaning

a particular area or part of a country or the world

Example

This region is famous for its wine production.

この地域はワイン生産で有名です。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。

B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス

Meaning

an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance

Example

She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.

彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。

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 /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

兵士たちは戦闘に武器を持ち込んだ。

B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience

Example

Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.

夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。

B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

一貫した

Meaning

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

Example

Consistent performance leads to success.

一貫したパフォーマンスは成功へと導きます。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

セクション

Meaning

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

Example

This section of the report needs further review.

この報告書のセクションは、さらに検討する必要があります。

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 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 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

問題 / 重要である

Meaning

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

Example

What she thinks really matters to me.

彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

商人

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

Example

The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.

商人は輸入品を売ることで良い利益を得ました。

B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

セッション, 会議, 時間帯

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

セッションは3時間続きました。

B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

虫

Meaning

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

Example

I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.

ベッドシーツで虫が這っているのを見つけました。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

フィードバック

Meaning

information or opinions about how well someone is doing something

Example

She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.

彼女はエッセイについて先生にフィードバックを求めました。

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

承認

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

そのプロジェクトは政府の承認を得た。

B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

さもないと; 他の方法で

Meaning

in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that

Example

Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.

一生懸命勉強しなさい、さもないと試験に落ちます。

B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

ヤシの木

Meaning

a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree

Example

The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.

ヤシの木は私たちが食べるのが好きな甘い果物を生産します。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

数えきれない; 無限の

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空には無数の星があります。

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封印する、閉じる

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

彼は手紙を送る前に封筒をシールしました。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書

Meaning

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

Example

She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.

彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

ジュニア; 初心者; 下位

Meaning

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

Example

The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.

ジュニア社員はシニアの同僚から学びたがっていました。

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

主張する

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

彼は自分が正当な所有者だと主張しています。

B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

一時的な

Meaning

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Example

She found a temporary job during the summer break.

彼女は夏休み中に一時的な仕事を見つけました。

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

彼は自分の悪い成績に恥ずかしさを感じていた。

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

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 /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

レジデンス

Meaning

a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling

Example

He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.

彼は最近、市内中心部近くの新しいレジデンスに引っ越しました。

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

堅い; 強い; 安定している; 圧力に屈しない

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

彼女はロープをしっかり握っています。

B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

wildlife

野生動物

Meaning

animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment

Example

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

その公園は多種多様な野生動物の家です。

B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

妊娠

Meaning

the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus

Example

Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.

彼女の妊娠は慎重に医師によって監視されていました。

B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

高速道路

Meaning

A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

Example

The highway was blocked due to an accident.

事故のため高速道路は封鎖されていました。

B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

に関して

Meaning

concerning or relating to

Example

The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.

会議に関する決定は明日行われます。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

素晴らしい

Meaning

Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.

Example

She gave a marvelous performance on stage.

彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い

Meaning

An act of kindness or approval.

Example

She asked him for a small favor.

彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。

B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

アトラクション; 引力;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

この博物館はこの都市の観光客の主なアトラクションです。

B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然の

Meaning

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Example

She enjoys occasional walks in the park.

彼女は公園で偶然の散歩を楽しんでいます。

B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

荷物; 所持品;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。

B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

納屋

Meaning

a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals

Example

The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.

農夫は牛を納屋に入れています。

B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の

Meaning

relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life

Example

She grew up in a rural area far from the city.

彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。

B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

探偵

Meaning

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Example

The detective solved the mystery in just two days.

探偵はわずか2日で謎を解決しました。

B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

小麦

Meaning

a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods

Example

Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.

農家は初夏に小麦を収穫しました。

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 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ

Meaning

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

Example

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.

ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。

B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

楽しみ

Meaning

the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something

Example

She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.

彼女はお気に入りの本を読んでいるとき、大きな楽しみを感じた。

B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隷

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

廃奴隷運動は奴隷の権利のために戦いました。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

頻繁に; 定期的に; 多くの回数

Meaning

often; regularly; many times

Example

She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.

彼女は週末に頻繁に祖母を訪れます。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

信じられないほど

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

山頂からの景色は信じられないほど美しかった。

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 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

カロリー

Meaning

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

Example

She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.

彼女はパッケージ食品を食べる前にカロリー数をチェックします。

B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大な; 非常に大きい; サイズや量で巨大な

Meaning

extremely large; huge in size or amount

Example

The company made a massive profit this year.

その会社は今年、巨大な利益を上げました。

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影響; 力

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

教師の積極的な影響が生徒の学習の問題を克服する手助けをしました。

B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

ミリオネア

Meaning

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

Example

He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.

彼は賢い投資と努力のおかげでミリオネアになった。

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

子羊

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

その小さな子羊は母親の後をどこでも追いかけた。

B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

Example

The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で彼の胸部を聞いた。

B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

柔軟な; 変更に適応可能

Meaning

able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid

Example

She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.

彼女は自宅で働ける柔軟な仕事のスケジュールを持っています。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

B1 noun roʊps

ropes

ロープ

Meaning

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Example

The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.

ロープは重い荷物を持ち上げるためにしっかりと結ばれていました。

B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

集中

Meaning

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

Example

Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.

勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。

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 /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

サポーター

Meaning

a person who supports someone or something

Example

She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.

彼女は地元の動物シェルターの強力なサポーターです。

B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

トーン

Meaning

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Example

The tone of the letter was very formal.

手紙のトーンは非常にフォーマルでした。

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 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。

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 /kɪk/

Kick

キック; 足で蹴る

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

サッカー選手はペナルティエリアの外から強力なキックでゴールを決めました。

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 /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比較

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

教師は2つの詩の比較をして、それらの異なるスタイルを示しました。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

評議会

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

市議会は公共交通の改善のために投票しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

信号

Meaning

a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction

Example

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

信号が赤に変わったので、私たちは止まりました。

B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

正義

Meaning

Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.

Example

Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.

物語の中で、抑圧されたキャラクターは正義を求めています。

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。

B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

トルティーヤ

Meaning

A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.

Example

She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.

彼女は温かいトルティーヤに野菜を包みました。

B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

ハードウェア

Meaning

the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor

Example

The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.

会社はパフォーマンスを向上させるためにコンピュータのハードウェアをアップグレードしました。

B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション

Meaning

a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example

You have the option to work from home or office.

自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。