B1 noun fləʊ

flow

流れ

Meaning

The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream

Example

The flow of information must be secured.

情報の流れは確保されなければならない。

B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

Example

The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で彼の胸部を聞いた。

B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

マジシャン

Meaning

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

Example

The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

マジシャンは帽子からウサギを取り出しました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士

Meaning

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

Example

He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.

彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸いにも

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸いにも、彼女は会議にちょうど間に合いました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

セーター;

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

Example

She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.

彼女は寒い冬の夜に暖かいウールのジャンパーを着ていました。

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

役割

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定義された役割はチームのパフォーマンスを向上させる。

B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

頬; 横柄;

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior

Example

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

赤ちゃんのピンク色のほおが、健康で幸せであることを示していました。

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

通常

Meaning

in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group

Example

She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.

彼女は通常、午前9時に仕事に到着します。

B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

計算

Meaning

a mathematical determination of the size or number of something

Example

His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.

彼の総費用の計算はペニー単位まで正確でした。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

都市的な

Meaning

related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town

Example

Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.

都市部は、農村部よりも人口密度が高いことがよくあります。

B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

乾燥

Meaning

without moisture; preserved by removing water

Example

She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.

彼女は装飾のために花瓶に乾燥した花を加えた。

B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

種; タイプ

Meaning

a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は何千もの動物種の家です。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。

B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首

Meaning

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

Example

He wore a watch on his wrist.

彼は手首に時計をしていた。

B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

スズ

Meaning

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

Example

She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.

彼女は店でビスケットの缶を買った。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

Jewel

宝石; 貴重な石; 装飾品

Meaning

a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament

Example

The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.

王冠は世界中からの貴重な宝石で飾られていました。

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

家電製品

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

最新の家電製品は便利さを高めます。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。

B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

不正者

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

彼は試験で不正者と呼ばれた。

B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

不動産／財産／性質

Meaning

a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality

Example

They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.

彼らは田舎にある美しい物件を買いました。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

犯罪者

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警察は昨夜、危険な犯罪者を逮捕しました。

B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Meaning

A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Example

Too much alcohol can damage your liver.

B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

回復

Meaning

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

Example

The patient is in recovery after the surgery.

患者は手術後、回復中です。

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

予防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

ファシズムの予防は民主主義を保証する。

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

側面

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

健康の重要な側面は定期的な運動です。

B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大な; 非常に大きい; サイズや量で巨大な

Meaning

extremely large; huge in size or amount

Example

The company made a massive profit this year.

その会社は今年、巨大な利益を上げました。

B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

ポニー

Meaning

a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high

Example

The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.

子供たちは農場で優しいポニーに乗ることを楽しみました。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

魅力的

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

その村は魅力的な小さな家で満ちています。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要な

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

その国に入るにはビザが必要です。

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

ロマンス

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

彼らの恋愛は、大学の図書館で出会ったときに始まった。

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。

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

騎士; 中世の戦士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢な騎士はドラゴンの城から姫を助けました。

B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

判断、裁定、判断力

Meaning

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Example

The judge's judgment was fair and just.

裁判官の判断は公平で公正でした。

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

食べる, 飲む, 消費する

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

私たちは夏にたくさんの水を消費します。

B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

編集者

Meaning

a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book

Example

The editor approved the article before publication.

エディターは出版前に記事を承認しました。

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

子供たちは公園の池でアヒルに餌をあげました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

嫉妬; うらやましい; 誰かの注意や愛情を所有しようとすること

Meaning

feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection

Example

She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.

彼女は友達が昇進したときに嫉妬を感じた。

B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要な

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

ソーシャルメディアは人間関係に重要な影響を与えています。

B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

エイズ病

Meaning

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV

Example

AIDS is a major global health concern.

エイズは世界的な健康問題です。

B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

親指

Meaning

the short thick finger of the human hand

Example

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

彼女は私に賛成の気持ちを示すために親指を上げた。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不正直な; 詐欺的な; ごまかしの

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

その不正直な販売員は、壊れた車を売ろうとした。

B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

勇敢に

Meaning

in a way that shows courage and determination

Example

The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.

消防士は勇敢に燃えている建物に入った。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

失敗した; 成功しなかった;

Meaning

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

Example

His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.

彼の失敗した山登りの試みは彼を失望させた。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 noun /tæks/

tax

税金

Meaning

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

Example

The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.

政府は贅沢品に対する税率を引き上げました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

環境的な

Meaning

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example

The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.

その会社は環境へのダメージを減らすために新しい方針を採用しました。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

酢

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

私はサラダドレッシングにビネガーを加えて、味を増しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

Example

The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.

B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

説明; 明確化;

Meaning

a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning

Example

The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.

教師は複雑な数学的概念の詳細な説明を行った。

B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ

Meaning

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

Example

The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.

フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。

B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

頻繁

Meaning

happening often; occurring regularly; repeated

Example

He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.

彼は頻繁に祖母を訪れます。

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。

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

leadership

リーダーシップ

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。

B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望

Meaning

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

Example

He has a strong desire to travel the world.

彼は世界を旅行したいという強い欲望を持っています。

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

本屋

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

本屋は私の夏の読書のために素晴らしい小説を勧めました。

B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

明るい色

Meaning

a pale or bright shade of any color

Example

The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.

部屋を広く見せるために、壁は明るい色で塗られました。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。

B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

柔軟な; 変更に適応可能

Meaning

able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid

Example

She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.

彼女は自宅で働ける柔軟な仕事のスケジュールを持っています。

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

政治はしばしば難しい決定を下すことを伴います。

B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

開発

Meaning

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

Example

She is developing new skills in programming.

彼女はプログラミングで新しいスキルを開発しています。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探検する

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

彼らは一緒に森を探検することに決めました。

B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望的に

Meaning

in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism

Example

Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.

明日、天気が良いことを願っています。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

ワイヤー

Meaning

a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things

Example

The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.

電気技師は電力を回復させるためにワイヤーを修理しました。

B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然の

Meaning

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Example

She enjoys occasional walks in the park.

彼女は公園で偶然の散歩を楽しんでいます。

B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。

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。

B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

契約する

Meaning

to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement

Example

The company will contract a new supplier for materials.

会社は新しい供給者と契約を結ぶでしょう。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

体験している

Meaning

Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.

Example

The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.

旅行者たちは冒険のスリルを体験している。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 信心深い; 精神的; 宗教に関連する;

Meaning

relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;

Example

He comes from a very religious family.

彼は非常に宗教的な家庭から来ています。

B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

感情

Meaning

Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

Example

Emotions ran high during the protests.

抗議の間、感情は高まりました。

B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打撃; 手、武器、または硬い物体での強力な一撃

Meaning

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

Example

The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.

ボクサーは対戦相手に壊滅的な一撃を与えました。

B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

授業料

Meaning

the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university

Example

The tuition for the college has increased this year.

大学の授業料は今年増加しました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

複雑

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

機械の指示は従うにはあまりにも複雑です。

B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

出席

Meaning

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

Example

The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.

先生は毎回の授業の始めに出席を取ります。

B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

ワイヤレス; ケーブルなし

Meaning

operating without wires; using radio waves for communication

Example

My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.

私のワイヤレスヘッドフォンはケーブルなしで素晴らしい音質を提供します。

B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者

Meaning

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

Example

Researchers are working on innovative solutions.

研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。

B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

資源

Meaning

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.

Example

The region was rich in herbal resources.

その地域は薬草の資源が豊富でした。

B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

スチール

Meaning

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

Example

The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.

その建物は耐久性を確保するためにスチールで作られました。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸せ

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

流れ

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Example

The river current was too strong for swimming.

川の流れは泳ぐには強すぎました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

繰り返しの; 多くの回発生する

Meaning

done again; happening again; occurring multiple times

Example

He made repeated attempts to contact her.

彼は何度も彼女に連絡を試みました。

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

簡潔に

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

問題を簡潔に説明してください。

B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

灰皿

Meaning

a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts

Example

Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.

あなたのタバコのために灰皿を使ってください。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目標

Meaning

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

Example

The main objective is to test sustainability.

メインオブジェクティブは持続可能性をテストすることです。

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

不安な; 心配な

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

彼女は次の仕事の面接について不安に感じていました。

B1 noun /læk/

Lack

不足; 欠如

Meaning

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Example

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

この夏の雨不足が農家に深刻な問題を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

苦情

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

マネージャーは、顧客からのサービスが悪いという苦情を受け取りました。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

裁判官; 審判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

裁判官は決定を下す前にすべての証拠を慎重に検討しました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

地区

Meaning

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

Example

She lives in the northern district of the city.

彼女は街の北地区に住んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸せ

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

山積み

Meaning

a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap

Example

He placed the books in a pile on the table.

彼はテーブルの上に本を山積みにしました。

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。

B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

気まずい

Meaning

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

Example

There was an awkward silence after his joke.

彼のジョークの後、気まずい沈黙がありました。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

予想外の; 驚くべき

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

予想外のニュースは、皆を言葉を失わせた。

B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

車両; 自動車; 手段

Meaning

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something

Example

The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.

電気自動車は最近ますます人気が高くなっています。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

権利

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人々の権利は優先されました。

B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

孫

Meaning

the son of one's son or daughter

Example

His grandson visits him every weekend.

彼の孫は毎週末彼を訪ねます。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

格言

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

「継続は力なり」という古い格言があります。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

選挙

Meaning

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

Example

The election will be held next month.

選挙は来月行われます。

B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

Meaning

the activity of producing advertisements for products or services

Example

The company spends millions on advertising every year.

その会社は毎年広告に何百万も費やしています。

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

台無しにする

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

雨が屋外イベントを台無しにした。

B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい

Meaning

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

Example

The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.

その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。

B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

感謝している

Meaning

thankful; appreciative;

Example

I am grateful for your kindness and support.

あなたの親切とサポートに感謝しています。

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

泥

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

評議会

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

市議会は公共交通の改善のために投票しました。

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

太平洋は地球上で最大の海洋です。

B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

ハードウェア

Meaning

the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor

Example

The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.

会社はパフォーマンスを向上させるためにコンピュータのハードウェアをアップグレードしました。