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。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

食べ物をカリカリで縮れた状態にする

Meaning

to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise

Example

The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.

ベーコンがフライパンでシズシズ音を立てながら焼け始めました。

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。

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。

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家族

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

彼女は週末のほとんどを家族と過ごします。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。

C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

流動性

Meaning

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

Example

The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.

ダンサーの動きの流動性は魅惑的でした。

C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

偶然の幸運

Meaning

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

Example

Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

宝くじに当たるのは完全に偶然の幸運だ。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

息子や娘に関する; 親への敬意や愛情を示すこと

Meaning

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

Example

He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.

彼は年老いた両親の世話をすることでフィリアルな敬意を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂流物

Meaning

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

Example

The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.

嵐の後、ビーチは漂流物で埋め尽くされていた。

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 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。

A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特徴

Meaning

a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic

Example

The new phone has a unique camera feature.

新しい電話にはユニークなカメラの特徴があります。

C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚構, 想像

Meaning

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

Example

The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.

幽霊屋敷の話は、彼女の想像の産物に過ぎない。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

断片; 部分;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学者たちは土の中で古代の陶器の断片を発見しました。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。

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 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。

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 /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

凍てつく; 寒い

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

冷たい天気で外に出るのが難しかった。

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。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚か

Meaning

silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way

Example

His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.

会議中に彼の愚かなコメントは皆を苛立たせました。

B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

率直に; 正直に;

Meaning

honestly; openly; in a direct manner

Example

Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.

率直に言うと、この計画にはもっと考慮が必要だと思います。

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。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

分裂的な

Meaning

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

Example

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

議論は分裂的になり、委員会は対立する陣営に分かれました。

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由

Meaning

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

Example

The children are free to play outside.

子供たちは外で自由に遊べます。

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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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 /ˈfɛndər/

fender

フェンダー

Meaning

a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris

Example

The car's fender was dented in the accident.

車のフェンダーは事故でへこんでしまいました。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

直接; 原始の源から

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

私は地震を直接体験しました。

B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

霧

Meaning

a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility

Example

Dense fog covered the highway this morning.

今朝、濃霧が高速道路を覆いました。

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

締める

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

無視する

Meaning

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

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

その会社は環境規制を無視したため罰金を科せられました。

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。

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。

C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮かれたスピーチ

Meaning

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

Example

The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.

政治家のスピーチは浮かれた言葉と空っぽの約束でいっぱいだった。

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限な; 限界がある

Meaning

limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite

Example

Earth has finite natural resources.

地球には有限の自然資源があります。

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 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑した

Meaning

Completely confused or bewildered.

Example

He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.

彼はその奇妙な質問を聞いた後、困惑しているように見えた。

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。

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

おとぎ話

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

子供たちは寝る前におとぎ話を聞くのが大好きです。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

フォアセイル

Meaning

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

Example

The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.

乗組員は風を捉えるためにフォアセイルを調整しました。

B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

完全に

Meaning

completely or entirely; to the fullest extent

Example

She is fully aware of the risks.

彼女はリスクについて完全に認識しています。

B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

形成

Meaning

the action of forming or process of being formed

Example

The formation of the new company took several months.

新しい会社の形成には数ヶ月かかりました。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

暖炉の火は温かさと居心地の良い雰囲気を提供しました。

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

忠実に

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

彼女は忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、毎回忠実に会議に出席しました。

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 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 + 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。

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。

B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

過度または不誠実にお世辞を言って、恩恵を得る

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

彼は昇進を得るために上司をお世辞で持ち上げようとした。

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。

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。

C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

守る, 防ぐ, 防止する

Meaning

to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent

Example

May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.

良い運が私たちの旅からどんな危険も防いでくれますように。

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。

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

詐欺的な

Meaning

Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.

Example

He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.

彼は詐欺的な保険金請求を行ったため逮捕されました。

A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

十五

Meaning

the number 15

Example

There are fifteen students in the class.

クラスには十五人の生徒がいます。

C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道

Meaning

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

Example

The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.

煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除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。

C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注

Meaning

A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.

Example

The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.

著者は歴史的な文脈を説明するために脚注を追加しました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖

Meaning

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

Example

We must honor the traditions of our forebears.

私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。

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 noun /frɒk/

Frock

ワンピース

Meaning

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

Example

The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.

小さな女の子は誕生日パーティーにピンクのワンピースを着て行きました。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

幸福

Meaning

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

Example

The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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。

C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

強く抗議する

Meaning

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

Example

The politician began to fulminate against corruption.

政治家は腐敗に強く抗議し始めた。

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。

A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

2月

Meaning

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.

Example

My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.

私の誕生日は2月なので、いつもこの月を楽しみにしています。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

腐った

Meaning

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

Example

The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.

ゴミからの腐った臭いで呼吸が困難になった。

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 verb /fret/

fret

心配する

Meaning

to worry or be anxious; to be troubled

Example

Don't fret about the exam results.

試験結果について心配しないでください。

A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

サッカー

Meaning

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

Example

They watched a football match on TV.

彼らはテレビでサッカーの試合を見ました。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式に

Meaning

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

Example

The agreement was formally signed by both parties.

その合意は両当事者によって正式に署名された。

C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

断片化, 分割, 不完全

Meaning

Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.

Example

The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.

情報は断片化されていて、理解するのが難しかった。

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。

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 /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。

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。