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。

A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

花

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

蝶々は色とりどりの花に引き寄せられる。

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 /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。

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。

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 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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

偽造

Meaning

the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks

Example

The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.

銀行は小切手の署名に偽造を発見しました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

軽薄な

Meaning

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Example

His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.

彼の軽薄な発言は教師をイライラさせた。

C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

馬のひづめの花

Meaning

a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot

Example

The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.

馬のひづめの花の植物は多くの草地で野生で成長し、春に最初に咲く花の一つです。

B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

その上

Meaning

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

Example

The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.

その計画は簡単で、さらに、手頃な価格です。

C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然の川の氾濫

Meaning

A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Example

After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.

嵐の後、川は激しいフレシェットに変わった。

A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

フォーク

Meaning

a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food

Example

Please use a fork to eat your salad.

サラダを食べるためにフォークを使ってください。

C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小さな弱点

Meaning

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Example

She loved him despite his little foibles.

彼女は彼の小さな弱点を気にせずに彼を愛していた。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚かさ

Meaning

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

Example

His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.

彼の絶え間ない愚かさは、会議を真剣に受け止めるのを難しくしました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

儚い

Meaning

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

Example

Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.

幸せは儚いものである可能性があるので、すべての瞬間を大切にしてください。

A2 noun /fluː/

flu

インフルエンザ

Meaning

a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza

Example

She stayed home because she had the flu.

彼女はインフルエンザなので家にいました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

ふるんくる; こぶ;

Meaning

a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.

医者は彼の首の痛みを伴うフルンクルを治療するために抗生物質を処方しました。

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。

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。

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 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

自分の外見や服に過剰にこだわる; 服装にうぬぼれがある

Meaning

excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress

Example

His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.

彼のフォピッシュな態度と高価な服は彼を目立たせました。

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。

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。

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。

A1 noun /faɪv/

five

五

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 /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 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。

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 /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。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 手伝い; 親切

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか？

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 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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

目立って明らかに間違っている

Meaning

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

Example

It was a flagrant violation of the rules.

それは規則の明らかな違反でした。

C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

わがままな; けんか腰の; 手に負えない

Meaning

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered

Example

The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.

その気難しい子供は教師の指示に従うことを拒否しました。

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 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

山で恐竜の化石が発見されました。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

肥料を施す

Meaning

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

Example

Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.

農家は作物の収穫量を増やすために畑に肥料を施す。

A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

ついに

Meaning

at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.

長年の努力の後、彼女はついに目標を達成しました。

C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

繊細な装飾細工、通常は金または銀で作られた

Meaning

delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver

Example

The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.

ネックレスは複雑な金のフィリグリーで飾られていました。

C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

その上

Meaning

In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).

Example

He is kind and generous, and wise forby.

彼は親切で寛大で、さらに賢いです。

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。

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。

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

終わらせる

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

彼女は夕食前に宿題を終わらせた。

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。

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 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 /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。

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。

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。

B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

禁じる

Meaning

to order someone not to do something

Example

The school forbids smoking on campus.

学校はキャンパス内での喫煙を禁じています。

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。

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。

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。

A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

のために

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

このギフトはあなたのためです。

A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

愚か; 馬鹿; ばかげた

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

Example

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

そんな激しい雨の中で運転するのは愚かだった。

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。

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

幸福

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠せなかった。

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 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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

お気に入り

Meaning

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Example

Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.

チョコレートは私のお気に入りのアイスクリームのフレーバーです。

C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

子鹿

Meaning

a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color

Example

The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.

母鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守ります。

A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

怯えた

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; scared

Example

The child was frightened by the loud noise.

その子供は大きな音に怯えた。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

ファイナンス

Meaning

the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something

Example

The company secured finance from a major bank.

その会社は大手銀行から資金を調達しました。

C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

毛皮商人

Meaning

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

Example

The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.

毛皮商人は店に美しいコートを展示しました。

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。

C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

寛容

Meaning

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.

Example

She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.

彼女は激しい議論の中で驚くべき寛容さを示しました。

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

元

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。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式

Meaning

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

Example

He wore a formal suit to the wedding.

彼は結婚式でフォーマルなスーツを着ていました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

情熱的な、熱心な

Meaning

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

Example

She gave a fervent speech about climate change.

彼女は気候変動について情熱的なスピーチを行った。

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 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 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。

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。

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 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 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

フラッシュ; ひらめき

Meaning

a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment

Example

There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.

雷鳴の後に明るい閃光がありました。

C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

予兆する

Meaning

To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.

Example

Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.

暗い雲が来る嵐を予兆している。

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。

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 /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。

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 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

適切な、ふさわしい、または楽しい; 幸運や幸福で特徴付けられる

Meaning

well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness

Example

She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.

彼女は気分を軽くする適切なコメントをしました。

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。

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。

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 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。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由は自己表現を促進します。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海岸

Meaning

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

Example

Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.

子供たちは海岸で遊んでいて、貝殻を集めていました。

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 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。

A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

満たす

Meaning

to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full

Example

Please fill the glass with water.

グラスに水を注いでください。

A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面

Meaning

the forward-facing part of something

Example

The house has a garden in front.

家の前に庭があります。

A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

許す

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

Example

She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.

彼女は彼の間違いを許すことに決めました。

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。

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 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。

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

食べ物

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

ご飯はアジアでは一般的な食べ物です。

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。

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。

自由の戦士

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

その自由の戦士は祖国の解放のために人生を捧げた。