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B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

機能
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
心臓の主な機能は血液をポンプすることです。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

関与した
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
彼女は地域社会の奉仕活動に深く関与していた。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
彼らは湖のそばの快適な小屋で休暇を過ごしました。
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

反応する
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
彼女はニュースを聞いて怒って反応した。
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
塔は街の上に高くそびえていた。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

コミットメント
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
大統領は環境保護へのコミットメントを再確認した。
B1 noun trend

trend

傾向
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
現在の森林伐採の傾向は警戒すべきです。
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

職業; 仕事; 占領
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
教えることは彼女の選んだ職業です。
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

資金調達
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
スタートアップは投資家から資金調達を試みています。
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

見積もる
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信頼
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
彼の正義への信念は決して揺るがなかった。
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

購入
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
今週のために食料品を購入する必要があります。
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

取り除く
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
家の中のすべてのゴミを取り除く必要があります。
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

必然的に; 必ずしも;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
裕福な人々は必ずしも幸せではありません。
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝物
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
海賊たちは島に宝物を埋めました。
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

面白い; おかしい; 楽しい
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
子供たちはピエロのパフォーマンスがとても面白いと感じました。
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

熱心な
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
探検家たちはその旅に熱心でした。
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

昇進; プロモーション
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
彼女は5年間の努力の後、マネージャーに昇進しました。
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

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。
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
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 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

危険な; 危ない;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
この地域では夜間に一人で歩くのは危険です。
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

規律
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
規律は集中力と生産性を維持するのに役立ちます。
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 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拝する
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
彼女は小さな妹をとても愛しています。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建築
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
古代の建築は魅力的です。
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
彼女はパーティーにお気に入りの香水をつけて行きました。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

養子を迎える
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
彼らは孤児院から子供を養子にすることに決めました。
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

錠剤
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
彼は頭痛を和らげるためにピルを飲みました。
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱団
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
式典中、合唱団は美しく歌いました。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物質
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
科学者は実験室で未知の物質を分析しました。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

ポートレート
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
アーティストは妻の美しいポートレートを描きました。
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切り替える
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
私はコーヒーからお茶に切り替えました。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信がある; 確信している; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに自信を持っていた。
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 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

結論; 終了; 判断
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
研究論文の結論は、すべての重要な発見を要約しました。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困っている
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼は非常に困っているように見えた。
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 /seɪnt/

Saint

聖人として認められた人物; とても親切で忍耐強い人物
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
マザー・テレサはカトリック教会によって聖人と宣言されました。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人工の
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工システムは産業を変革しています。
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商業的
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
商業の中心は投資を引き付けます。
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

退屈させる
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
講義は学生を退屈させ始めた。
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

メロディー; 音楽作品; 音程
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
彼女は庭で働きながら、美しいメロディーを口ずさんでいた。
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

スウェットシャツ
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
彼は公園でジョギングをするとき、灰色のスウェットシャツを着ていた。
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

広告
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 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。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

組織
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
組織は政策形成において重要な役割を果たします。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
65人の委員会が結成されました。
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

レンタル
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
レンタカーは予想より高かった。
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

パイナップル
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
パイナップルの上には尖った葉の冠があります。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下; 下方
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝物は古い木の下にあります。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版社
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版社は新しい小説の10,000部を印刷することに決めました。
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未教育; 教育を受けていない
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
多くの未教育の労働者は、良い給料の仕事を見つけるのに苦労しています。
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 /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 贈り物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
良い健康を持つことは、私たちが大切にすべき祝福です。
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
蛇の咬傷には致命的な毒が含まれている。
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支援する
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
教育の取り組みを支援することは、児童労働を減らすのに役立ちます。
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最終的に; 結局
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
何年もの努力の後、彼女は最終的に医者になった。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。
B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

角度
Meaning
The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.
Example
The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.
先生は数学で角度を測る方法を説明しました。
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主主義
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
民主主義はすべての市民に平等な権利を保障します。
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

明らかに;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
明らかに、会議は来週に延期されたようです。
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

ロイヤル
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
ロイヤルファミリーが式典に出席しました。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

誰かが得るべきもの、特に罰や報酬
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
彼は試験でカンニングをして、ついに自分の正当な報いを受けました。
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

ベッドカバー
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
彼女は暖かさを保つためにベッドカバーを顎まで引き上げました。
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

在庫
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
その店はさまざまな製品を在庫しています。
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

革新的な
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
革新的な戦略が汚染との戦いに必要です。
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

手がかり
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
探偵は窓の近くで手がかりを見つけました。
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

遅延
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
アルテミスミッションは技術的な課題のため遅延しました。
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X線; レントゲン
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
医者は骨を調べるためにレントゲンを撮った。
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

二十番目
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
彼女は四月二十日に生まれました。
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

一時的な
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
彼女は夏休み中に一時的な仕事を見つけました。
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

難しい; 狡猾な; 騙すような
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
この数学の問題はかなり解くのが難しい。
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

進んだ
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
彼は高度な数学のレベルを学んでいます。
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 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
その指輪は貴金属でできていました。
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

不注意に
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
彼は不注意にドアの鍵をかけ忘れた。
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
二匹のウサギを追いかけるという概念は、集中力を教えます。
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

リス
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
リスは冬のために木の実を集めていました。
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。
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

ミリオネア
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
彼は賢い投資と努力のおかげでミリオネアになった。
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
ネズミは一晩中トラップにかかっていました。
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

ふた
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
ジャーの蓋を元に戻してください。
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

二次的
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
安全は私たちの最優先事項であり、速度は二次的なものです。
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

アイデンティティ
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
その日は私たちの国民的アイデンティティを強化します。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

モチベーション
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを続けるモチベーションを失いました。
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

要素
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
信頼は強い関係の重要な要素です。
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

届ける
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
宅配便は明日荷物を届けます。
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

適切 / 取る
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
フォーマルな服を着ることはその儀式には適切でした。
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 /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

異常な; 奇妙な;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに異常なドレスを着ていた。
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

報道
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
良い報道は公共の認識にとって不可欠です。
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 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

献身的な
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
彼女は生徒のために上を行き、限界を超えていく献身的な教師です。
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

有権者
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
有権者は投票所の外で列を作り、投票を行いました。
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 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

退屈な; つまらない; 無気力な; 愚かな;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
その講義はとても退屈で退屈でした。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
彼の健康には重要な改善がありました。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

維持する
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
教育機関での規律を維持することは重要です。
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感謝している
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
あなたの助けとサポートに感謝しています。
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

年次
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
会社は毎年、すべての株主のために年次総会を開催します。
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

満足
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
プロジェクトを完成させた後、彼女は大きな満足感を感じました。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

構造
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
構造は安全性と機能性のために設計されています。
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

質の高い時間
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
家族と質の高い時間を過ごすことで、関係が強化されます。