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C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

誤り, 偽りの信念, 誤った推論
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
成功が簡単に得られるという考えは誤りです。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成的
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
子供時代は人生の中で形成的な段階としてよく説明されます。
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 /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

序文
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
その本の序文は、有名な歴史家によって書かれました。
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

偉業
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
エベレスト山の登頂は素晴らしい偉業でした。
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 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

魚屋
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
私は地元の魚屋で新鮮なサーモンを買いました。
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

側面, 部分, 特徴
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
プロジェクトの各側面は慎重に分析されました。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命的に
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故は二人の乗客を致命的に負傷させた。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

気まぐれな; 不安定な; 変わりやすい;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
彼の気まぐれな性格は、彼の約束を信じることを難しくした。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
要塞化は都市を守った。
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 /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建制度
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建制度は中世ヨーロッパの政治構造を形作った。
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

ファサード
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
建物のガラスのファサードは日没を反映していた。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

ためらう、または力や勢いを失う
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
彼女の声はスピーチをする際に途切れました。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

化学的なプロセスを経て、糖分がアルコールや酸に変換されること; 変化を促進または引き起こすこと
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
ぶどうは数週間発酵させられます。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
警察は調査中に隠された銃器を発見しました。
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喩的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
彼女は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使いました。
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

楽しげに遊ぶ
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
子供たちは午後中庭で楽しげに遊んでいました。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

断る
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego 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断ることに決めました。
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

忠誠心
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
犬の忠誠心はその飼い主に対して比類のないものです。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

先見の明
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
少しの先見の明で、この問題を避けることができたかもしれません。
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

ひるむ
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
彼は医者が注射をする時、ひるむことはなかった。
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

控える
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
彼女は彼の間違いについてコメントするのを控えました。
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

名目上の指導者
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
王は実際の権限を持たない象徴的な指導者に過ぎなかった。
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

狂乱
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
狂乱の群衆は、バンドがステージに上がると歓声を上げました。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

運命的または致命的
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
彼らの運命的な決定は歴史の流れを変えました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

特定の地域の動物の生命
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
アフリカのサバンナの動物はライオンと象を含みます。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

フォールトトレランス
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
フォールトトレランスは信頼性のあるシステムを保証します。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

予知する
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
その老人は未来を予知できると主張した。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

ファイアウォール
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
ファイアウォールはネットワークをサイバー攻撃から守ります。
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

飼料、食べ物を探す
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
動物たちは冬の間に食べ物を探します。
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

そばかす
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
彼女の顔は可愛いそばかすで覆われていて、毎年夏になると現れます。
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

変動する
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
株価は市場の状況によって変動します。
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

フロー
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
会社は再編成の間、絶え間ない変化の中にありました。
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

好ましい気候条件
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
冬は農業にとって好ましい気候条件を提供します。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

見本市会場
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
町は年次祭のために見本市会場に乗り物と屋台を設置した。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

軽薄さ
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
先生は試験中の軽薄な行動を戒めました。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

もがく
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
彼は面接で難しい質問をされて、うろたえました。
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

犯罪者
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
犯罪者は10年の刑を言い渡された。
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

フランネル
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
彼は冬に暖かいフランネルシャツを着ていました。
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

脆弱
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
その高齢者は助けなしでは歩けないほど脆弱だった。
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 /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 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

装飾的縁 / 端
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
フェスティバルには小さな独立したパフォーマンスの端がありました。
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
彼は重罪で有罪判決を受け、10年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

誇示する
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
彼女はパーティーで新しいジュエリーを誇示するのが好きです。
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

失敗
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
新しい映画は興行成績が振るわなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

満ちた
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
交渉は緊張と不確実性で満ちていました。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

強化する
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
彼らは侵略に備えて街の壁を強化しました。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

ありそうもない、またはあり得ない
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
彼の遅刻の説明は信じがたいものだった。
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
その事故で1人が死亡した。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

猫に関する
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
彼女の動きは優雅で、ほとんど猫のようだった。
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小さな装飾用の像
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
彼女はダンスをするバレリーナの陶器のフィギュリンを買いました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

偽造者
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
警察は偽造者を逮捕しました。彼は偽の絵画を販売していました。
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

特定の地域や生息地に見られる植物生命
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は豊かなフローラの多様性の家です。
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

手ごわい
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
そのボクサーはリングで手ごわい相手だった。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

取るに足らない
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
彼女は取るに足らない苦情をすぐに却下しました。
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 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。
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

節約的; 倹約的
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
彼女はとても倹約的で、必要な物だけを買ってお金を節約しています。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

疲れる、弱くなる、または熱意を失う
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
長時間働いた後、彼のエネルギーは衰えていた。
C1 noun flɛər

flair

才能
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
彼女はデザインに才能があり、常に視覚的に印象的な作品を作り出します。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

差し押さえる
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
銀行は何ヶ月も支払いを欠かした後、物件の差し押さえを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

失敗しない
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
新しいソフトウェアには失敗しないインストールプロセスがあります。
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

実現
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
医者になるという彼女の夢はついに実現した。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

凶暴な, 激しい, 残忍な
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
激しい嵐は沿岸地域の多くの家を破壊しました。
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

茶番
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会議は完全に茶番に変わり、みんなが議論していた。
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

カレイ
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
カレイやヒラメのようなフラットフィッシュはグリルに最適です。
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想像された, 願われた
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
彼は若い女性の目には想像上の求婚者です。
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

情熱または熱意
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
彼は会社のビジョンについて熱心に話しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

不屈
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
彼女は困難に立ち向かう強い意志を持っていました。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

濃厚な味わい
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
彼は夕食に濃厚な味わいの赤ワインを好みます。
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

菌類
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
菌類は自然界で有機物を分解する重要な役割を果たします。
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 /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

飢饉
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
厳しい干ばつが地域で広範な飢饉を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

先祖
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
彼はしばしば自分の先祖について尊敬を込めて話します。
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

菌類
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
古い木に奇妙な菌類が生えていました。
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

未熟者, 経験不足, 新しく設立された
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
その新興企業は投資が必要です。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

変動
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
株式市場は頻繁に変動します。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

予兆する
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
暗い雲が近づく嵐を予兆していた。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
契約書にサインすることは単なる形式でした。契約はすでに合意されていました。
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

クソ (強調のための卑猥な言葉)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
それはクソみたいな災害だった！
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

発酵、酵母または細菌による化学変化
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
ぶどうの発酵はワインを生産します。
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅瀬
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者たちは夜明けに川を渡ることに決めました。
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。
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

金融家
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
金融家は会社に投資に関するアドバイスをしました。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

フランチャイズ
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
彼は都市で新しいファーストフードのフランチャイズを開設しました。
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 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解する
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
海の深さを理解するのは難しい。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶暴さ, 暴力, 強さ
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
嵐の凶暴さは壊滅的でした。
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

父親がいない
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
その父親がいない子供は、コミュニティの支援に頼っていました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

ひそかな
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
彼は出発前にひそかにドアを見た。
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

事前に防ぐ
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
彼らは即座に行動することで危機を回避した。
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

弱々しい
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
その椅子は重さを支えられないほど弱々しかった。
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

ロビー
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
ゲストはチェックインする前にホテルのロビーで待っていました。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

野生の
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
その野良猫は夜に街を歩き回っていた。
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚構の、偽の
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
彼が話した話は完全に虚構だった。
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

先見の明
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
彼の先見の明は会社が財政的損失を避けるのに役立った。