B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓話

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

イソップの寓話は、簡単な物語を通して貴重な教訓を教えることで有名です。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

魅了する

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

欠陥のある

Meaning

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

Example

The device stopped working because it was faulty.

その装置は欠陥のあるため動作を停止しました。

B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

お祭りのような; 楽しい; セレブレーション

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

家はカラフルな飾り付けでお祭り気分だった。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

Example

The player was penalized for committing a foul.

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

フルート

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

彼は自分のフルートで甘いメロディーを演奏しました。

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

リソース配分に関して、二つの部門間に摩擦がありました。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

果たす

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

彼女は医者になる夢を果たすために一生懸命働いた。

B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失敗; 欠点; 弱点

Meaning

a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault

Example

His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.

彼の唯一の失敗は、会議中に話しすぎることです。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

好ましい

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。

B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

阻止する

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

警察は強盗未遂を阻止した。

B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

育成

Meaning

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

Example

Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.

良い教師は学生の創造性を育む上で重要な役割を果たします。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

フェリー

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

育てる

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

そのプログラムは若い学生たちに創造力を促進することを目的としています。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

彼女はとても女性的な服装スタイルを持っています。

B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

炎

Meaning

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example

The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.

キャンドルの火花が夕暮れの風に揺れていました。

B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる

Meaning

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

Example

The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.

ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。

B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

実り多い; 有益な; 成功した;

Meaning

productive; beneficial; successful;

Example

Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.

私たちの議論は非常に実り多く、新しいアイデアをたくさん生み出しました。

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬式

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

何百人もの人々が葬式に出席し、愛された教師に敬意を表しました。

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香り; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

ジャスミンの花の香りが夕方、庭全体に広がった。

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

機能性

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

新しい冷蔵庫は機能性が向上しました。

B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来の世代

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

持続可能な開発は未来の世代のためにより良い生活を保証します。

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

率直に; 正直に;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

率直に言うと、この計画にはもっと考慮が必要だと思います。

B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Example

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

境界または新しい分野

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

ロボット手術は医学の新しいフロンティアを探求しています。

B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

予測可能な

Meaning

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

Example

The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.

その会社は予測可能な未来において変化を起こす可能性は低い。

B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

魅力; 魅了; 魅力的な興味

Meaning

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

Example

Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.

彼女の古代史への魅力は、彼女を考古学者にさせました。

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

色あせる

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

古い写真の色が薄れてきた。

B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

繊維

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

食物繊維が豊富な食べ物を食べると消化が良くなります。

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

好都合な

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントの天候は好都合でした。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

枠組み

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

強力な枠組みはガバナンスにとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料

Meaning

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

Example

Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.

農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群れ

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

観光客は夏にビーチに集まりました。

B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

怒っている; 激怒した; 暴力的な;

Meaning

extremely angry; violent; fierce;

Example

She was furious when she discovered the mistake.

彼女はその間違いを発見したとき、怒っていました。

B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

工場の炉は金属を迅速に溶かしました。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

欠陥

Meaning

a defect or imperfection in something

Example

The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.

ダイヤモンドにはほとんど見えない小さな欠陥がありました。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

ファンタジー

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

欠陥のある

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

車の欠陥のあるデザインがリコールを引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

地方選挙で投票したのは人口のごく一部に過ぎなかった。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

近づいている

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

会社は近づいている製品の発売を発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

ビデオ録画

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗議の映像は一日中テレビで放送されました。

B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐怖; 驚き; 驚愕

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

大きな雷の音で、彼女は恐怖を感じてコーヒーカップを落としました。

B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労

Meaning

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

Example

Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.

睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。

B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛皮

Meaning

thick hair covering the body of animals

Example

The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.

猫の毛は触ると柔らかく温かかった。

B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流暢に; スムーズに

Meaning

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

Example

She speaks French fluently.

彼女はフランス語を流暢に話す。

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鳥の羽

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀は美しい色とりどりの羽を持っています。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前は; 以前

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

その建物は以前は学校でしたが、今はコミュニティセンターです。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

最も重要なこと; 何よりもまず

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

Example

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

まず第一に、安全を確保する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来的な

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来的な技術は、世界中の産業を変革しています。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸運な

Meaning

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

Example

She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.

彼女は事故で怪我をすることなく逃げることができて幸運だった。

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

詐欺

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

その会社はクレジットカード詐欺とマネーロンダリングで調査されました。

B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

許す

Meaning

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

Example

She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.

彼女は許す性格を持っており、ほとんど恨みを抱きません。

B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

forward in place, time, or order

Example

The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.

リーダーは群衆に向かって前に出ました。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。

B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

基本的に

Meaning

in a basic and important way; at the core

Example

The two theories are fundamentally different.

この二つの理論は基本的に異なります。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花屋

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

私たちは地元の花屋から花束を買いました。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

映画製作者

Meaning

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

Example

He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.

彼は業界で有名なフィルムメーカーです。

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

ひっくり返す

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

彼女はパンケーキをフライパンでひっくり返した。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。

B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

融合

Meaning

the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity

Example

The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.

レストランはアジアとヨーロッパの料理を融合させたユニークな料理を提供します。

B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

策定する

Meaning

To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.

Example

The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.

会社は拡張戦略を策定する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。

B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止された; 違法な

Meaning

not allowed; prohibited; banned

Example

Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.

この建物では喫煙が厳しく禁止されています。

B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

Meaning

to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way

Example

She often flirts with her colleagues at work.

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

フェミニスト

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

その花瓶には気をつけて、すごく壊れやすいから。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

わがまま

Meaning

hard to please; very concerned with details

Example

The child is very fussy about what she eats.

その子供は食べるものにとてもわがままです。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

断片; 部分;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学者たちは土の中で古代の陶器の断片を発見しました。

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉体

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

医師は傷口を調べて、それが肉体に達しているかどうか確認しました

B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する

Meaning

to provide or supply with furniture or equipment

Example

They furnished the new house with modern furniture.

彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

実現する

Meaning

to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise

Example

He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.

彼は夢を実現するために一生懸命働きました。

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物、設置された設備

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

バスルームの設備は昨日設置されました。

B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

砦

Meaning

a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend

Example

The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.

古代のフォートは何世代にもわたって丘の上に立っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

機能的

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

椅子のデザインはシンプルですが、非常に機能的です。

B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

恐ろしい

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

登山者たちは山で恐ろしい天候条件に直面しました。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

柔軟性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

労働時間のフレキシビリティにより、仕事とプライベート生活のバランスが取りやすくなった。

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

運賃

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

気絶する

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

彼はめまいを感じ、暑さで気を失った。

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

こぶし; 拳

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

彼はチャンピオンシップマッチで勝利した後、拳を上げた。

B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布地

Meaning

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

Example

The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.

仕立て屋はドレスを作るために絹の布地を使いました。

B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

一年生

Meaning

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

Example

The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.

一年生は大学での初日に緊張していました。

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

眉をひそめる

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

彼女は悪いニュースを聞いて、眉をひそめた。

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

しっかりと

Meaning

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

Example

She firmly believed in her decision.

彼女は自分の決定に固く信じていた。

B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

空飛ぶ車

Meaning

Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.

Example

Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.

空飛ぶ車はすぐに都市の交通渋滞の問題を解決できるでしょう。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

映画製作者

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

映画製作者は最新のドキュメンタリーで賞を受賞しました。

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

正直な; 開かれた; 率直な; 誠実な

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

彼女は私のプレゼンテーションについて率直な意見をくれました。

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

最前線

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

このプロジェクトは宇宙探査の最前線を押し広げています。

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

忠実に

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

彼女は忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、毎回忠実に会議に出席しました。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完璧な; 欠陥なし

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の完璧なパフォーマンスは、スタンディングオベーションを得た。

B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

形成

Meaning

the action of forming or process of being formed

Example

The formation of the new company took several months.

新しい会社の形成には数ヶ月かかりました。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味

Meaning

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Example

This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.

このアイスクリームはおいしいマンゴーのフレーバーがあります。

B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

予見する

Meaning

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

Example

She could foresee the challenges ahead.

彼女は前方の課題を予見することができました。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

枠組み

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

枠組みはシステムの基盤を定義します。

B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力、学部

Meaning

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

Example

She has a remarkable faculty for languages.

彼女は言語に対して驚異的な能力を持っています。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

直接; 原始の源から

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

私は地震を直接体験しました。

B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽

Meaning

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

Example

The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.

農場主は新鮮な卵と肉のために庭で家禽を育てていました。

B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最終決定する

Meaning

To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.

Example

The treaty was finalized after the discussions.

協定は討論後に最終決定されました。

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

艦隊

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

海軍は演習のためにその全艦隊を展開した。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

噴水

Meaning

a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows

Example

The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.

公園の噴水は多くの訪問者を引き寄せます。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

額

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

彼は額から汗を拭った。

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

彼女は常に自分の決定に公平さを求めています。

B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

過度または不誠実にお世辞を言って、恩恵を得る

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

彼は昇進を得るために上司をお世辞で持ち上げようとした。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

流体

Meaning

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

Example

The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.

アーティストの流れるような動きは観客を感動させました。

B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

ワンピース

Meaning

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

Example

The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.

小さな女の子は誕生日パーティーにピンクのワンピースを着て行きました。

B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

騒ぎ; 無駄な心配

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

彼女はドレスの小さなシミについてそんなに騒いだので、みんなが気づきました。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。