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 /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

アトラクション; 引力;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

この博物館はこの都市の観光客の主なアトラクションです。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。

B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

エクスプレス列車

Meaning

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

Example

The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.

エクスプレス・トレインは通常の半分の時間で目的地に到着しました。

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食のために野菜を切る。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。

B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

計画

Meaning

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.

Example

Effective planning ensures better waste management.

効果的な計画は、より良い廃棄物管理を保証します。

B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

証拠

Meaning

evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement

Example

The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.

探偵は容疑者の有罪の証拠を提示しました。

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 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

作曲家

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

作曲家は新しい交響曲に取り組んでいます。

B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

詳細

Meaning

Having many details; very thorough.

Example

The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.

報告書は状況の詳細な分析を提供しました。

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 /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 dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

発見

Meaning

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

Example

His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.

彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

ポテンシャル

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

イノベーションのポテンシャルは計り知れない。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい紫色のドレスを着ていました。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

虹

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

嵐の後、空に美しい虹が現れました。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

研究者

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

研究者は科学的なジャーナルに彼女の研究結果を発表しました。

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航海; 海上旅行

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

船の大西洋を越える航海は2週間かかりました。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。

B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

彼の最大の弱点は忍耐力の欠如です。

B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

通して

Meaning

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

Example

She worked throughout the night.

彼女は一晩中働き続けた。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

主婦

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

彼女は子どもを育てるために主婦になることを選びました。

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 /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

プログラミング

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

彼は数ヶ月間プログラミングを学んでいます。

B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

エネルギッシュな; 活発な; エネルギーに満ちた

Meaning

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

Example

She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.

彼女は非常にエネルギッシュで、アウトドア活動が大好きです。

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 /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

増加した

Meaning

became greater in size, amount, or degree

Example

The company's revenue increased last year.

会社の収益は昨年増加しました。

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

課題

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

学生たちは時間通りに宿題を終わらせました。

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, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

コピー

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

会議の前にこれらの書類をコピーしてください。

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 /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 /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 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

正確に

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

ロボットアームは手術を正確に行いました。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

贅沢

Meaning

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

Example

They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.

彼らは五つ星ホテルのラグジュアリーを楽しんでいました。

B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

回復する

Meaning

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.

Example

The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.

世界はパンデミックから回復しようとしています。

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 /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

間違いなく

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

私は明日のミーティングに必ず出席します。

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。

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 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

Example

The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上層

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

潜水艦は海面に浮かび上がった。

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 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 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 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

他の場所で

Meaning

In, at, or to some other place.

Example

If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.

ここで見つからない場合は、他の場所で探してみてください。

B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

温暖化

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

温室効果ガスの影響で、ウォーミングが加速しています。

B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中

Meaning

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

Example

The clock struck midnight and the new day began.

時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

センチメートル

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Example

The table is 120 centimeters long.

テーブルは120センチメートルの長さです。

B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

手続き

Meaning

An established or official way of doing something.

Example

Follow the procedure for accuracy.

精度のために手続きを守ってください。

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 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る

Meaning

to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.

Example

The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.

ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。

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。

B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

強調

Meaning

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.

Example

The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.

スピーカーは持続可能な開発に強調を置きました。

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

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 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

組織的な

Meaning

Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.

Example

An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.

仕事に対する組織的なアプローチは、生産性を高め、ストレスを減らします。

B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

Example

He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.

B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

貴重な

Meaning

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Example

This ring is very precious to my grandmother.

この指輪は祖母にとってとても貴重です。

B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

万里の長城

Meaning

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Example

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

万里の長城は世界で最も有名なランドマークの一つです。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣言する

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府は緊急事態を宣言しました。

B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供された

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。

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 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

フェスティバル; 祭り;

Meaning

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.

Example

The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

音楽フェスティバルは世界中から何千人もの観客を魅了しました。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

チャート

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

教師は統計を説明するためにチャートを使用しました。

B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

トーン

Meaning

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Example

The tone of the letter was very formal.

手紙のトーンは非常にフォーマルでした。

B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

明確な; はっきりした; 特定の

Meaning

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

Example

We need a definite answer by tomorrow.

私たちは明日までに明確な答えが必要です。

B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年

Meaning

A period of ten years.

Example

The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。

B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

マネジメント

Meaning

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

Example

Proper management minimizes environmental damage.

適切なマネジメントは環境へのダメージを最小化します。

B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して

Meaning

as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone

Example

She accepted the award on behalf of her team.

彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要不可欠

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水は生命にとって必要不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

カクテル

Meaning

a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.

Example

She ordered a cocktail at the bar.

彼女はバーでカクテルを注文した。

B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

仲間

Meaning

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

Example

He is a fellow student in my class.

彼は私のクラスの仲間です。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

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 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 ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

言語ベースの人工知能モデル

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPTはユーザーが効率的に人間のようなテキストを生成するのを助けます。

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

ほうれん草

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

新鮮なほうれん草はとても栄養価が高いです。

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

スパイシー

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

このカレーは私には辛すぎます。

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 /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 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 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 /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 /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

調理器; 炊飯器

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

炊飯器は料理をとても簡単にします。

B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

重要な

Meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Example

Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.

フェイルオーバーは信頼性にとって重要です。

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 /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理論

Meaning

a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something

Example

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

アインシュタインの相対性理論は物理学を革新しました。

B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

長老

Meaning

a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community

Example

We should always respect our elders.

私たちは常に年長者を尊敬しなければなりません。

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

実質的に; ほぼ; ほぼ

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

そのプロジェクトはほぼ終わりました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。

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 /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム

Meaning

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Example

The platform was used to discuss collaboration.

そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。

B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

幸福

Meaning

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Example

Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.

目の潤滑は全体的な幸福にとって非常に重要です。

B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救助する

Meaning

to save someone or something from danger or harm

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

消防士は木から猫を救助しました。

B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

決心した

Meaning

Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.

Example

She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.

多くの障害があったにもかかわらず、彼女は学業を終わらせる決心をしていた。

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 /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

ありそうにない; 予想外の

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable

Example

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

こんなに晴れた空では、今日は雨が降る可能性は低い。

B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

配布する

Meaning

to give out or spread something among several people or places

Example

The teacher will distribute the test papers.

先生は試験の用紙を配布します。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。

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 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

対

Meaning

used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things

Example

The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.

試合はブラジル対アルゼンチンの決勝戦でした。

B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投げる

Meaning

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

Example

The fisherman casts his line into the water.

漁師は水にラインを投げます。

B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

合理的に; 適度に;

Meaning

in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree

Example

The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.

そのホテルの部屋は場所に対して合理的な価格で提供されていました。

B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

精神的な

Meaning

relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological

Example

She has strong mental health and resilience.

彼女は強いメンタルヘルスと回復力を持っています。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化粧

Meaning

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

Example

She applied makeup before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に化粧をした。

B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鯨

Meaning

a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing

Example

The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

シロナガスクジラは、地球上でこれまでに知られている最大の動物です。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

印象的な

Meaning

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

Example

Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の印象的な演技はスタンディングオベーションを受けた。

B1 noun /saɪt/

site

場所

Meaning

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

Example

The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.

建設現場は次のプロジェクトの段階に進む準備ができています。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体

Meaning

a flat, thin, round object or surface

Example

He inserted the music disc into the player.

彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

拡大する

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

Example

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

その会社は新しい市場に事業を拡大する予定です。

B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で

Meaning

probably; having a high probability of happening or being true

Example

It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。

B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

人間性

Meaning

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

Example

Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.

優しさは人間性の最も偉大な表現の一つです。

B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

高齢者; 年配; 高齢

Meaning

aged; advanced in years; old

Example

The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.

その高齢の男性は杖を使ってゆっくり歩いていました。

B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失業

Meaning

the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work

Example

The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.

今年の失業率は大幅に増加しました。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

トナカイ

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

サンタのトナカイは空を越えてソリを引きました。

B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望させる

Meaning

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

Example

I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.

私はパフォーマンスであなたを失望させたくない。

B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

昨晩、日本で強い地震が発生しました。