B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

文学

Meaning

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject

Example

She studied English literature at university.

彼女は大学で英文学を学びました。

B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告する

Meaning

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

Example

The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.

気象サービスは今夜の大雨を警告しています。

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 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 /ˈedɪt/

edit

編集する

Meaning

to make changes to improve or correct something

Example

I need to edit this document before submission.

この文書を提出前に編集する必要があります。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。

B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

即時

Meaning

happening or done without delay

Example

The doctor gave her immediate attention.

医者は彼女に即時の注意を与えました。

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助

Meaning

help or support, typically of a practical nature

Example

The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.

ボランティアは洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。

B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

決定する

Meaning

to decide; to find out exactly

Example

We must determine the cause of the problem.

私たちは問題の原因を特定する必要があります。

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 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 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 ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。

B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

試験

Meaning

a formal test of knowledge or ability

Example

She is preparing for her final examination.

彼女は最終試験の準備をしています。

B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

継続的な改善は生産性を高めます。

B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道

Meaning

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

Example

They walked down a quiet country lane.

彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

観察する

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学者たちは野生動物の行動を観察します。

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

イライラ

Meaning

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

Example

She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.

彼女は長い列で待っている間にイライラしてきた。

B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

問題 / 重要である

Meaning

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

Example

What she thinks really matters to me.

彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。

B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

寄付; 貢献

Meaning

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

Example

The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.

寛大な寄付が病院に新しい医療機器を購入するのに役立ちました。

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 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

経験豊富な

Meaning

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

Example

She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.

彼女は経験豊富な教師で、困難な生徒を扱う方法を知っています。

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

子羊

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

その小さな子羊は母親の後をどこでも追いかけた。

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

恥ずかしい

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

彼は自分の悪い成績に恥ずかしさを感じていた。

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。

B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

指導; リーダーシップ; アドバイス

Meaning

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

Example

The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.

先生は学生が自分のキャリアの道を選ぶために貴重な指導を提供しました。

B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

示す

Meaning

to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

Example

The red light indicates that you should stop.

赤い信号は停止すべきことを示しています。

B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特別

Meaning

specific or special; distinct from others

Example

He is very particular about his diet.

彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太陽系

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

私たちの太陽系には、太陽の周りを回る8つの惑星があります。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

施設はよく管理されていました。

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 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

理解できる

Meaning

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

Example

Her reaction was understandable given the situation.

その反応は状況を考慮すると理解できるものでした。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

チャンピオン

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

彼女は決勝戦に勝った後、チャンピオンになった。

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

メダル

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

彼女は100メートル競走で金メダルを獲得しました。

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 /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

拒否する

Meaning

to refuse to accept or consider something

Example

The committee decided to reject the proposal.

委員会は提案を拒否することに決めました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

チャリティ; 寛大さ; 利他主義

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

裕福な実業家は教育のためにチャリティに何百万も寄付しました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

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 /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

孫

Meaning

the child of one's son or daughter

Example

They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.

彼らは週末に孫と一緒に過ごすのが大好きです。

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

私は毎朝7時に目を覚まします。

B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部門

Meaning

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

Example

The company has a separate division for research and development.

会社には研究開発のための専用の部門があります。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

素晴らしい

Meaning

Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.

Example

She gave a marvelous performance on stage.

彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

ブラウス

Meaning

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

Example

She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しいシルクのブラウスを着て行った。

B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

解放する

Meaning

to set free; to allow something to escape or go away

Example

The prisoner was released after ten years.

囚人は10年後に解放されました。

B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

マナー / 方法

Meaning

a way in which something is done or happens

Example

He spoke in a polite manner.

彼は礼儀正しく話しました。

B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

メディア

Meaning

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

Example

Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

テレビは情報を広めるための強力なメディアです。

B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

掴む

Meaning

To seize something quickly and firmly.

Example

He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.

彼はボールが転がる前にそれを掴もうとしました。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

賛辞

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

彼女は彼の素晴らしいプレゼンテーションを褒めました。

B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

世界的

Meaning

extending or reaching throughout the whole world

Example

The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.

その会社は製品のために世界的な認知を得ました。

B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

歴史的

Meaning

Related to history or past events.

Example

The museum has a large collection of historical documents.

博物館には多くの歴史的な文書が収蔵されています。

B1 noun /priːst/

priest

神父

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

神父は日曜日の礼拝中に会衆に祝福を与えました。

B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

癒す

Meaning

to cure; to become healthy again

Example

Time will heal all wounds.

時間がすべての傷を癒す。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

近づく / 解決する

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

教師は学生に近づいて助けを申し出た。

B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

トラムカー

Meaning

An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street

Example

The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.

トラムカーは市中心の各駅に停車しました。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭い; 限定された; 狭まった

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

その狭い道は2台の車が通るにはほとんど十分な広さがありませんでした。

B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア

Meaning

a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

Example

Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.

多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。

B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

近所

Meaning

a district or area around or near a particular place

Example

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.

私は静かな近所で育ちました。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

特定の種類の人や物の通常の特徴を持つ

Meaning

having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing

Example

It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.

それは典型的な夏の日で、暑くて湿気がありました。

B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

正午

Meaning

12 o'clock in the daytime; midday

Example

The meeting will start at noon.

会議は正午に始まります。

B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学者; 薬剤師

Meaning

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

Example

The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.

化学者は成分を特定するために試料を分析した。

B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定義

Meaning

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

Example

The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.

辞書はその言葉の明確な定義を示します。

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 /skɑːrf/

Scarf

スカーフ

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。

B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。

B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

花嫁

Meaning

a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.

美しい花嫁は白いウェディングドレスを着て通路を歩いた。

B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

囲む

Meaning

To be all around someone or something.

Example

Mountains surround the small village.

山々が小さな村を囲んでいます。

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 困惑, 混迷

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

会議の時間について混乱があり、チームの半分が遅れて到着しました。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

鋭い; 激しい; 熱心

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

彼女は科学に強い関心を持っています。

B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

トン

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

Example

The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.

トラックは市場に1トンのリンゴを運んだ。

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 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

不幸

Meaning

the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction

Example

Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.

彼女の絶え間ない不幸は周囲の人々に影響を与えた。

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 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

修正する

Meaning

To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

Example

She had to revise her essay before submission.

彼女は提出前にエッセイをリヴァイズする必要があった。

B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

公共の話し方

Meaning

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.

Example

Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.

公共の話し方のスキルはリーダーシップの役割に不可欠です。

B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主に

Meaning

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

Example

The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.

プロジェクトの成功は主にチームワークによるものだった。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

体調不良; 病気

Meaning

not in good health; feeling sick or ill

Example

She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.

彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。

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 verb /spaɪ/

spy

スパイする

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

彼は窓越しに隣人をスパイしているところを捕まえられた。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Example

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

レジスタンスは植民地軍に勇敢に立ち向かいました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

チャンネル; 水路; 手段;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

ニュースチャンネルは重要なイベントのライブ放送を提供しました。

B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒険者

Meaning

People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.

Example

Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

サジェク渓谷は冒険者にとって人気のある目的地です。

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

殻

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

砲兵は敵の陣地に弾丸を発射しました。

B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

セラピスト

Meaning

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

Example

The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.

セラピストは彼の不安を克服する手助けをしました。

B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

掘る

Meaning

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

Example

They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.

彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。

B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内の

Meaning

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Example

Domestic investments stabilize the economy.

国内投資は経済を安定させる。

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。

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 noun /meɪt/

mate

友達, 相棒

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

彼は古い学校の友達と釣りに行きました。

B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

がっかり

Meaning

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

Example

She was disappointed with her exam results.

彼女は試験の結果にがっかりしていた。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将軍は兵士たちに前進するよう命じた。

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

不注意; 不注意

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

彼の金銭への不注意は、深刻な財務問題を引き起こしました。

B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

はさみで切る

Meaning

to cut with or as if with scissors

Example

The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.

テイラーは布をきれいに切りました。

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 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換

Meaning

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

Example

She got a replacement for her damaged phone.

彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。