B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 非凡な

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary

Example

She wore a fabulous dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに素晴らしいドレスを着ていた。

A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 優れた

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; excellent

Example

The movie was absolutely fantastic!

映画は本当に素晴らしかった！

B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定された, 安定した

Meaning

firmly in place; not changing or movable

Example

The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.

会議のスケジュールは月曜日の朝に固定されています。

C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

大々的な展示, 宣伝

Meaning

a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention

Example

The new product was launched with much fanfare.

新しい製品は盛大なファンファーレで発売されました。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

フォアセイル

Meaning

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

Example

The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.

乗組員は風を捉えるためにフォアセイルを調整しました。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然の

Meaning

Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.

Example

Their meeting was purely fortuitous.

彼らの出会いは完全に偶然でした。

C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争い, すり減る

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

Example

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

彼は冷静を保とうとしたが、議論の中で彼の神経はすり減り始めた。

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。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。

C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

熱狂

Meaning

the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession

Example

Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.

宗教的な熱狂は不寛容と対立を引き起こす可能性があります。

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 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。

A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

釣り

Meaning

the activity of catching fish

Example

Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.

フィッシングは沿岸の村で人気のある活動です。

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

フェレット, 何かを粘り強く探すまたは発見する

Meaning

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

Example

He ferreted out the hidden documents.

彼は隠された書類を見つけました。

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

装う、ふりをする

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

彼女は仕事に行かないために病気を装った。

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。

B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

要因

Meaning

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Example

Weather is an important factor in crop production.

天候は作物生産において重要な要因です。

C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

柔らかくてだらしない; しっかり感や筋肉の張りがない; 弱い

Meaning

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

Example

His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.

彼のだらしない腕は、もっと運動する必要があることを示していました。

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

彼女の机には四冊の本があります。

A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

フルタイム

Meaning

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

Example

She works full-time as a teacher.

彼女は教師としてフルタイムで働いています。

C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する

Meaning

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

Example

If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.

不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。

C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

フェヌグリーク

Meaning

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

Example

Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.

フェヌグリークの種は少し苦味があり、インディアン・カレーなどでよく使われます。

C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

フラグメンテーション

Meaning

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

Example

Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.

生息地のフラグメンテーションは多くの種に脅威を与えています。

A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

戦う

Meaning

to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against

Example

The soldiers fight for their country.

兵士たちは自国のために戦っています。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

Meaning

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

Example

He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.

C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

集中射撃

Meaning

A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

Example

The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.

兵士たちは集中射撃の中で前進した。

C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

汚れ

Meaning

dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption

Example

The streets were full of filth after the storm.

嵐の後、通りは汚れでいっぱいでした。

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

無視する

Meaning

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

その会社は環境規制を無視したため罰金を科せられました。

C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

簡単な; 浅薄な; 深みのない

Meaning

easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth

Example

His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.

彼の簡単な説明は実際の問題に対処しませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。

B1 noun freɪm

Frame

額縁

Meaning

A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.

Example

A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.

額縁に入れた家系図は家で展示できます。

A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

面白い; 変な; おかしい;

Meaning

humorous; strange; amusing;

Example

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

彼はみんなを笑わせた面白いジョークを言いました。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

一時休職

Meaning

temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier

Example

Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.

多くの労働者は危機の間に休職させられました。

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

実現可能性

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

会社はプロジェクトを開始する前に実現可能性調査を行った。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

Example

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

ライト兄弟は現代の航空の先駆者でした。

C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

無駄な

Meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Example

His attempts to change the situation were futile.

状況を変えるための彼の試みは無駄だった。

C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑した

Meaning

Completely confused or bewildered.

Example

He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.

彼はその奇妙な質問を聞いた後、困惑しているように見えた。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大きな本や写本

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

図書館には古いシェイクスピアのフォリオがあります。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

戦闘機

Meaning

a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights

Example

The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.

戦闘機は軍事パレードの間に私たちの頭上を飛びました。

A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

幸福

Meaning

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

Example

The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

ずるい

Meaning

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

Example

He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.

彼はゲームに勝つためにずるい計画を思いついた。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

先祖

Meaning

an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation

Example

Our forefathers fought for independence.

私たちの先祖は独立のために戦いました。

C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

実らせる

Meaning

To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.

Example

The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.

新しい政策は地域の経済的な潜在能力を実らせるのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

愚かまたは弱い精神の

Meaning

lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded

Example

The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.

その弱い精神の男性は、基本的な指示を理解するのに苦労していました。

A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

楽しみ

Meaning

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

Example

We had a lot of fun at the party.

パーティーでとても楽しみました。

B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

フラストレーション

Meaning

The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.

Example

He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.

彼は自分の計画が失敗したとき、深いフラストレーションを感じました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組

Meaning

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

Example

The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.

四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。

A1 verb /feɪs/

face

直面する

Meaning

to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction

Example

She had to face many challenges in her new job.

彼女は新しい仕事で多くの課題に直面しなければならなかった。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪費する

Meaning

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

Example

He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.

彼は無駄にお金を浪費しました。

C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

若い雌馬

Meaning

a young female horse

Example

The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.

その若い牝馬は草原を速く走った。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

息子や娘に関する; 親への敬意や愛情を示すこと

Meaning

relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents

Example

He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.

彼は年老いた両親の世話をすることでフィリアルな敬意を示しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗艦司令官

Meaning

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

Example

The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.

旗艦司令官は儀式の前に艦隊を視察しました。

C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

祭りの、祝祭的な

Meaning

relating to a festival or celebration

Example

The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.

結婚式のためにホールは祭りのように飾られていました。

C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

花の開花期

Meaning

The process, state, or period of flowering.

Example

The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.

庭は春に最盛期の花の開花期に達しました。

C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

封建的

Meaning

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

Example

The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.

城は封建時代の遺物です。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

熱狂的な

Meaning

showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession

Example

She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.

彼女は古い切手を集めることに熱狂的な興味を持っています。

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 /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。

C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

動揺させる

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

予期しない質問で動じなかった。

B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

名声

Meaning

the condition of being known or talked about by many people

Example

The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.

若い俳優は最新の映画で国際的な名声を得ました。

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。

A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

十五

Meaning

the number 15

Example

There are fifteen students in the class.

クラスには十五人の生徒がいます。

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

先駆ける

Meaning

To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.

Example

Dark clouds often forerun a storm.

暗い雲はしばしば嵐の前触れとなる。

A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

偽; 不正確; 欺瞞; 人工

Meaning

not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial

Example

The witness gave false testimony in court.

証人は法廷で偽証をした。

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 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 /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 /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 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 /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。

A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

形 / フォーム

Meaning

the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence

Example

Students filled out the registration form.

学生たちは登録フォームを記入しました。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

扇動、刺激

Meaning

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

Example

His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.

彼のスピーチは地域での暴力の激化を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

分裂的な

Meaning

causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

Example

The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.

議論は分裂的になり、委員会は対立する陣営に分かれました。

C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

飼料

Meaning

food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand

Example

The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.

農家は家畜が冬を越せるように十分な飼料を貯めておいた。

C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飛べるようになる

Meaning

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

Example

The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.

若い鳥たちは数週間以内に飛べるようになる。

A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

農業

Meaning

the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products

Example

Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.

農業は、土地に関する知識と共に、勤勉な作業を必要とします。

C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

愛好家

Meaning

a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies

Example

He is a fancier of rare birds.

彼は珍しい鳥の愛好家です。

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 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 /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

フォーラム

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

オンラインフォーラムでは、人々がさまざまなトピックについて議論することができます。

C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

盗む

Meaning

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

Example

He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.

彼は店からキャンディバーを盗もうとした。

C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

執着や過度な興味

Meaning

An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

Example

His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.

完璧主義への執着がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせた。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景

Meaning

the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer

Example

The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.

前景にある花が絵を明るくしました。

C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

皮を剥ぐ/厳しく批判する

Meaning

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

Example

The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.

シェフは魚を料理する前に皮を剥ぎました。

C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社会的な失敗

Meaning

a social blunder or mistake in etiquette

Example

He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.

彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。

C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

虚飾

Meaning

Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.

Example

His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.

彼のファッションへの執着は単なる虚飾と見なされた。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

雌

Meaning

a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls

Example

The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.

メスライオンは自分の子供たちを必死に守ります。

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

流行の

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

彼女は毎回のパーティーで常にファッショナブルな服を着ています。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

差し押さえ

Meaning

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.

Example

The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.

その家族は複数回のモーゲージ支払いを逃したため、差し押さえで家を失いました。

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

さようなら

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

会社は退職するマネージャーのためにさようならパーティーを開催しました。

C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく

Meaning

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

Example

The candle flickered in the wind.

ろうそくが風でちらついていた。

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

弱い, 無力

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

病気の後、彼女は立ち上がるにはあまりにも弱かった。

C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

肥料施用

Meaning

The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.

Example

Organic fertilization enhances soil health.

有機肥料施用は土壌の健康を改善します。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

かび臭い、古臭い

Meaning

smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned

Example

The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.

部屋は数ヶ月間閉め切られていた後、かび臭くなった。

A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

森

Meaning

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Example

Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.

森は蝶々にとって避難所と食料を提供します。

A2 noun fɔːrs

force

力

Meaning

A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.

Example

Strong nuclear force binds particles.

強い核力が粒子を結びつける。

A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

フォルダー

Meaning

a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files

Example

I saved all the photos in a separate folder.

すべての写真を別のフォルダーに保存しました。

B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

運命

Meaning

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

Example

Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.

多くの人々は運命が彼らの人生の進行方向を決定すると信じています。

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。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

熱狂的な

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

彼はサッカーチームの熱狂的なサポーターです。

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。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

フラックス

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

フラックスは、リネン生地を作るために頻繁に使用されます。

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。

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由

Meaning

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Example

The children are free to play outside.

子供たちは外で自由に遊べます。

C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な

Meaning

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Example

He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.

彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。

A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

花

Meaning

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

Example

The garden was full of colorful flowers.

庭はカラフルな花でいっぱいでした。

C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

氷の板

Meaning

a large sheet of floating ice

Example

The polar bears rested on the ice floe.

北極熊は氷の板の上で休んでいた。

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人

Meaning

A person from another country.

Example

The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.

その都市はすべての外国人を親切に迎えます。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

強制的

Meaning

Done by force; using physical strength or power.

Example

The police made a forcible entry into the house.

警察は強制的に家に入った。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

フォアキャッスル

Meaning

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.

Example

The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.

船員たちはシフト後にフォアキャッスルに集まりました。

C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

命令、布告

Meaning

an official order or decree; authoritative command

Example

The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.

新しい政策は王の命令で実施されました。

C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

強く抗議する

Meaning

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.

Example

The politician began to fulminate against corruption.

政治家は腐敗に強く抗議し始めた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

シダ植物の栽培所、シダを育てる場所

Meaning

a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated

Example

The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.

庭のファーネリーは珍しい植物でいっぱいだった。

C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

悪魔, 邪悪な人

Meaning

an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing

Example

He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.

パズルを解くとき、彼は本当に悪魔のようです。