B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

刑務所

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

泥棒は盗みのために刑務所に送られました。

B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

フレーズ

Meaning

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

Example

Learn common phrases for daily use.

日常的な使用のための一般的なフレーズを学びましょう。

B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

宿泊施設

Meaning

Lodging; room and board; places to stay.

Example

The students had proper accommodations.

学生たちは適切な宿泊施設を持っていた。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

崖

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

波は崖の底にぶつかりました。

B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 起源; 基本原因; ルート

Meaning

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

Example

We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.

この問題の根本原因を見つけて、永続的に解決する必要があります。

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 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

アフリカ系アメリカ人

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

彼女は自分のアフリカ系アメリカ人としての誇りを持っています。

B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example

The government banned smoking in public places.

政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。

B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

その間

Meaning

at the same time; during the same period

Example

She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.

彼女は夕食を作っていた、その間、彼はテーブルを整えていた。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

パイロット

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

経験豊富なパイロットが嵐の中で飛行機を安全に着陸させました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

できない

Meaning

lacking the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

He was unable to attend the meeting.

彼は会議に出席できませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。

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 ˈkʌrənsi

currency

通貨

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Example

Dual currency systems were proposed.

デュアル通貨システムが提案されました。

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 rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

工場は生産のために原材料を輸入しています。

B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.

B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

幸福

Meaning

to look at something carefully in order to understand it

Example

The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.

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 /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。

B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

受け入れられた

Meaning

Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.

Example

The accepted terms were discussed in detail.

受け入れられた条件は詳細に議論されました。

B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

強調する

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

先生は宿題の重要性を強調した。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

不快な

Meaning

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

Example

The medicine had an unpleasant taste.

その薬は不快な味がしました。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

看護

Meaning

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

Example

She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.

彼女は医療専門職になるために看護学を学んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。

B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

マッサージする

Meaning

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

Example

The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.

セラピストは筋肉の緊張を和らげるために背中をマッサージします。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

主要な; リーディング; 最も重要な

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

Example

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

彼女は環境科学のリーディングエキスパートです。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警官

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警官はスピード違反で車を止めました。

B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

地域プログラム

Meaning

Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.

Example

Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.

地域プログラムは蝶の保護についての意識を高めます。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

いらいらさせる

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はいらいらさせる。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

叫ぶ

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

彼は彼らの注意を引くために全力で叫んだ。

B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸す

Meaning

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

Example

She dipped her bread into the soup.

彼女はパンをスープに浸しました。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

イニシアティブ

Meaning

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

NASAの月面への人類を戻すイニシアティブは野心的です。

B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

入浴

Meaning

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

Example

I bathe every morning before going to work.

私は毎朝、仕事に行く前にお風呂に入ります。

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 /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈り

Meaning

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

Example

She recited a prayer before the meal.

彼女は食事の前に祈りを捧げました。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

銀行業務または銀行サービス

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

オンラインバンキングは金融取引を簡単にしました。

B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

Extension

延長; 拡張

Meaning

the action of extending something; additional time or space

Example

The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.

教授は課題の締め切りに対して延長を許可しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

セット

Meaning

the environment or place where something happens

Example

The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.

映画の舞台は美しいビーチでした。

B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

殺人者

Meaning

A person or thing that kills.

Example

The police caught the killer last night.

警察は昨晩殺人者を捕まえた。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

Example

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

彼女は面接で大きな自信を持って話しました。

B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

録音

Meaning

the act or process of recording something

Example

The recording of the interview was clear and loud.

インタビューの録音は明瞭で大きかった。

B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

文字通り

Meaning

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example

He was literally running for three hours without stopping.

彼は文字通り3時間休まずに走り続けていた。

B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

源

Meaning

a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information

Example

The river's source is high in the mountains.

川の源流は山の高い所にある。

B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

パケット

Meaning

a small package or container holding items or information

Example

He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.

彼は店でビスケットのパケットを買いました。

B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

かろうじて; ちょうど; ほとんどない

Meaning

scarcely; only just; almost not

Example

I barely passed the exam.

私はかろうじて試験に合格しました。

B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

住民

Meaning

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

Example

She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.

彼女はこの都市の住民で、10年以上住んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

対話; 会話

Meaning

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

Example

The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.

政治指導者たちは紛争解決のために有意義な対話を行いました。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

紙を破らないように気をつけてください。

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 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一

Meaning

one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

Example

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。

B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥

Meaning

A quick or brief look.

Example

He glanced at the river and felt calm.

彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。

B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

起こる

Meaning

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

Example

Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.

雪は氷点下の温度を持つ地域で起こります。

B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独

Meaning

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

Example

She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.

新しい街に引っ越した後、彼女は深い孤独を感じた。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。

B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

まず

Meaning

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

Example

Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.

まず、予算の問題に対処する必要があります。

B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm

Example

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

彼は肩にバッグを持って歩いた。

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 /twiːt/

Tweet

さえずり

Meaning

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

Example

I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.

今朝、スズメの甘いツイートを聞きました。

B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

ジャイアント; 人間の形をした神話上または想像上の存在で、超人的なサイズを持つ

Meaning

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

Example

The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.

テクノロジー業界のジャイアントは、3四半期連続の記録的な利益を発表しました。

B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

衝突

Meaning

To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.

Example

He accidentally bumped into the door.

彼はドアに偶然ぶつかった。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

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 /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

南東

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

その都市は国の南東に位置しています。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

コミットされた

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

彼女は学生たちを深く気にかける、コミットされた教師です。

B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

酔っ払った

Meaning

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example

He was too drunk to walk straight.

彼は酔っ払って、まっすぐ歩けなかった。

B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

素材; 布; 物質

Meaning

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Example

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

その建物は、最良のマテリアルを使用して建てられました。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

結合する

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

彼らはプロジェクトのためにリソースを結合することに決めました。

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

産業ゾーンは投資を引き付けます。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

絶望的; 希望がない

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

助けが到着するまで、状況は絶望的に見えた。

B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

楽しませる

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

道化師はパーティーで子供たちを楽しませた。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

相対的

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

生活費はあなたの収入レベルに対して相対的です。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

にんにく

Meaning

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

Example

The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.

風味を引き立てるために、レシピには新鮮なにんにくを三片使います。

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

翻訳

Meaning

the process of converting text or speech from one language into another

Example

She completed the translation of the book within two months.

彼女は2ヶ月でその本の翻訳を終えました。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。

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 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 /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生

Meaning

an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park

Example

She waters the lawn every morning.

彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考える

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

彼女は彼を親友として考えている。

B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

罪悪感

Meaning

a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing

Example

She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.

母親の誕生日を忘れた後、彼女は圧倒的な罪悪感を感じました。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

最大

Meaning

the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

Example

She scored the maximum marks in the exam.

彼女は試験で最大の点数を取った。

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

おおよそ

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

旅行はおおよそ3時間かかります。

B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

正確; 正しい;

Meaning

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Example

The weather forecast was completely accurate.

天気予報は完全に正確でした。

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

怖がらせる

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

大きな音が子供を怖がらせた。

B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首長

Meaning

a leader or person in charge of a group or organization

Example

The chief of the village made an important decision.

村の首長は重要な決定を下しました。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

Account

アカウント

Meaning

a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event

Example

She opened a savings account at the bank.

彼女は銀行で貯蓄口座を開設しました。

B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

与える人

Meaning

a person who gives something

Example

She was always a generous giver to charity.

彼女はいつも慈善団体への寛大なギヴァーでした。

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

効率的

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

効率的な農業方法が収穫量を増加させる。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

例外

Meaning

a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

Example

Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.

ほとんどの学生は試験に合格しましたが、例外的に数人の欠席者がいました。

B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大な; 驚くべき; 異常な

Meaning

extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary

Example

She made tremendous progress in her studies.

彼女は勉強で巨大な進歩を遂げました。

B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する

Meaning

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

手頃な

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。

B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る

Meaning

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Example

We will decorate the room for the party.

パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

すべての行動には結果があります。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

競争する

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

いくつかの会社が市場での支配を競い合っています。

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 /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

報酬

Meaning

something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Example

He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.

彼は失くした財布を返したことで報酬を受け取りました。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

計画外の

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

計画外の都市化は環境問題に寄与する。

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。

B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

カジノ

Meaning

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

Example

They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.

彼らはカジノでカードをして夜を過ごしました。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失敗

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

プロジェクトの失敗は、計画とコミュニケーションの不備によるものでした。

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

宇宙

Meaning

all existing matter and space; the cosmos

Example

Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.

科学者たちは宇宙の謎を解明するために研究しています。

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

スキップする

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

彼は朝食をスキップして、仕事に直接行くことに決めました。

B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光線

Meaning

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

Example

A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.

太陽の光線が雲を突き抜けた。

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 /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

古い家具は地下室に保管されています。

B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的

Meaning

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Example

Democratic governance ensures equal rights.

民主的な統治は平等な権利を保証します。

B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

方針

Meaning

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.

Example

Effective policies drive national development.

効果的な方針は国の発展を促進します。

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

きちんと; 清潔に

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

彼女は本をきちんと棚に並べました。

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

締めくくる

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

私たちは五時に会議を締めくくります。