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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。
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。
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

見つける
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
私はどこにも鍵を見つけられません。
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 /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

距離の単位(220ヤードまたは約201メートル)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
馬はファーロングを走った後、減速した。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

運; 幸運; 財産
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
彼はテクノロジー企業に賢明に投資することで運を得ました。
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

一時的な流行、トレンド
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
新しいダイエットはティーンエイジャーの間で人気の一時的なトレンドとなった。
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

詐欺
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
監査は財務諸表における詐欺を明らかにしました。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

不器用にする
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
彼は鍵で手間取って、それらを床に落としました。
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
C1 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 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 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。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

高級または装飾的な服
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
彼女は最上の衣装でパーティーに出席した。
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

消化器系のガスの蓄積
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
豆を食べると時々おならが出ることがあります。
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 verb /friːz/

freeze

凍る
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水は零度で凍ります。
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 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。
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。
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

ただちに; 遅れなく; すぐに
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
マネージャーは従業員に危険な行為をただちにやめるように命じました。
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

何かを激しく振る; 必死に動く
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
彼は水に浮かぶために腕を振った。
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。
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

飛行生物
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
鳥、コウモリ、昆虫は飛行生物の例です。
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争い, 敵意
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
二つの家族は世代を超えて争い続けています。
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

興味; 想像やファンタジー
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
その子供は大きくなったら有名な宇宙飛行士になることを夢見ていました。
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 /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 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。
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 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。
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 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

想像力のない、普通の
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
彼の絵はシンプルで想像力がなかった。
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
彼女は市場で五つのリンゴを買いました。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

過度のほめ言葉
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の過度のほめ言葉は、皆を不快にさせました。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

扇動する
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
反乱の指導者は、人々の間で騒動を煽ろうとした。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑させる
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
その複雑なパズルは学生を困惑させた。
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
彼はその協会の元会長です。
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

カエル
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
カエルは睡蓮の葉から池に飛び込んだ。
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

脂肪
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
食生活における過剰な脂肪は健康に悪影響を及ぼす可能性があります。
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。
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

いちじく
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
私たちの庭のいちじくの木は毎年夏に美味しい果物を生産します。
C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

幸福
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
彼女は会話の中での幸福と明るい性格で知られていました。
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束縛する、制限する
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
厳しいルールは学生の創造性を制限した。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

発熱の、興奮した
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
患者は高い温度の熱の状態にありました。
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

救急箱
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
私は常に車に救急箱を置いて、緊急時に備えています。
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。
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

家系図
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
家系図を作成することは、家族の歴史を理解するのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

ファッション
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
彼女はいつも最新のファッションを追いかけています。
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。
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。
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。
A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

Meaning
To repair or make something work again.
Example
The mechanic fixed the broken car.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

熱心に; 熱烈に;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
彼女は自分の夢が実現することを熱心に願っていました。
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 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 /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。
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

放棄する
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
彼は古い習慣を捨て、新しい人生を始めました。
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/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

新鮮
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
パンはオーブンから出たばかりです。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

偽造する
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
彼は税金を避けるために書類を偽造しようとした。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
山道は霧の朝に危険でした。
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。
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 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。
A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

速い; 迅速
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift
Example
She runs very fast in the morning.
彼女は朝にとても速く走ります。
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

工場
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
彼は靴工場で働いています。
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

失敗する
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
彼は時間通りに課題を完了することに失敗した。
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!
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨のひび割れ
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
医者は彼の手首に髪の毛のような骨折があることを確認しました。
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 /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

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。
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸せ
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

犯罪や法的問題に適用される科学的分析
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
法医学の専門家は、先進的なツールを使用してサイバー犯罪を分析します。
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 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。
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

基金
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
政府は災害救援のために基金を割り当てました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

労働者のグループを担当する人、特に工場や建設現場で
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
フォアマンは建設現場で作業員を監督しました。
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。
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

料金
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
弁護士は彼のサービスに高い料金を請求した。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

魅力的
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
海の生命に関するドキュメンタリーは魅力的だった。
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。
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正な; 妥当な; 魅力的な
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
裁判官はその事件で公正な判断を下しました。
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ゴールライン
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
彼女はフィニッシュラインに向かって全力で走り、レースに勝った。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

自由思想家
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
ヴォルテールは彼の時代の偉大な自由思想家と見なされていました。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

恐怖; 恐れ
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
彼女は高所恐怖症を克服するためにロッククライミングのレッスンを受けました。
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

平ら
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
前方の道路は完全に平らでした。
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

頻度
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
この地域の地震の頻度は過去10年間で劇的に増加しました。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

恐ろしい
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
彼女は夜に一人で歩くのを恐れていた。
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

幸せ
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
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。
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

フィクション
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
彼女はサイエンスフィクション小説を読むのが好きです。
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。
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.
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。
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。