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 /kræk/

crack

幸せ

Meaning

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

Example

The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.

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。

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 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

真珠

Meaning

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

Example

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しい真珠のネックレスをしていました。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。

B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

表示する

Meaning

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

Example

The museum displays ancient artifacts.

博物館は古代の遺物を表示しています。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

ケーブルは大量のデータトラフィックを処理する能力を持っています。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

複雑

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

機械の指示は従うにはあまりにも複雑です。

B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

経済学者

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in economics.

Example

The economist predicted a rise in inflation.

経済学者はインフレの上昇を予測しました。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危険に

Meaning

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

Example

He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.

彼は高速道路で危険に速く運転していた。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

知能はAI開発の鍵です。

B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

黒胡椒

Meaning

a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food

Example

Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

ステーキに塩と新鮮に挽いたブラックペッパーを振りかけてください。

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 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

成長

Meaning

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

Example

Economic growth improves living conditions.

経済成長は生活水準を向上させます。

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

泥

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

子供たちは雨の後で泥遊びをしていました。

B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然に

Meaning

in a natural manner; as expected; of course

Example

She naturally excels in mathematics.

彼女は数学で自然に優れている。

B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

集中

Meaning

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

Example

Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.

勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。

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 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

ユニーク; 独特; 珍しい

Meaning

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Example

Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.

すべての雪片はそのパターンでユニークです。

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 ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

溶けること

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

氷は強い日差しで早く溶けています。

B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

貧困; 基本的なニーズの不足

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

Example

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

多くの団体が世界中で貧困を減らすために働いています。

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 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸せ

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

反応; 応答

Meaning

a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus

Example

The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.

政府の危機への反応は迅速で決定的でした。

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 /kruːz/

cruise

幸せ

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

彼女は賞を受け取ったときの幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

電気的な

Meaning

related to electricity or the use of electrical power

Example

The electrical system in the house needs repair.

家の電気システムは修理が必要です。

B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

無礼

Meaning

Not showing good manners; rude.

Example

It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

誰かが話しているときに邪魔をするのは失礼です。

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

学校は勝利の日を記念して文化的なプログラムを開催します。

B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

アクセス

Meaning

the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place

Example

Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.

学生は24時間いつでも図書館にアクセスできます。

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 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 ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

機関

Meaning

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

Example

Institutions play a crucial role in governance.

機関はガバナンスにおいて重要な役割を果たしています。

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 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 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood

Example

The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.

昨晩、蚊が私の腕を刺しました。

B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

セッション

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Example

The session was held on February 25.

セッションは2月25日に開催されました。

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

政治はしばしば難しい決定を下すことを伴います。

B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

計算する

Meaning

to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate

Example

I need to calculate the total cost.

総費用を計算する必要があります。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

嘘の; 間違った

Meaning

not true; false; incorrect

Example

His statement about the incident was completely untrue.

彼の事件に関する声明は完全に嘘でした。

B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

乗り物

Meaning

machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another

Example

There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.

今日、道路にはさまざまな種類の乗り物があります。

B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

やる気を起こさせる

Meaning

to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something

Example

The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.

コーチのスピーチはチームをチャンピオンにするためにモチベートしました。

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。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

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 verb /rʌb/

rub

こする

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

Example

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

彼女は手をこすり合わせて暖かく保った。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地下鉄

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

私は毎朝仕事に行くために地下鉄に乗ります。なぜならそれは車で運転するより速いからです。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

賞賛する

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

私は本当に彼女の教育への献身を賞賛します。

B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

ギャップ / 隙間

Meaning

An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.

Example

There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.

裕福な人々と貧しい人々の間には大きなギャップがあります。

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 /sleɪv/

slave

奴隷

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

廃奴隷運動は奴隷の権利のために戦いました。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

格言

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

「継続は力なり」という古い格言があります。

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

横に; 脇に; 主な部分から離れて

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

本を脇に置いて、私の話を聞いてください。

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 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 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる

Meaning

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。

B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

寄付

Meaning

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

Example

She donates blood every three months.

彼女は毎月血液をドネートしています。

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

結合された

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

チームの共同の努力は成功をもたらしました。

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 /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 異常または興味深い物事

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

彼女の異文化への好奇心は、彼女を世界中に旅行させました。

B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

配置

Meaning

The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.

Example

The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.

原子核内の陽子の配置は重要です。

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 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要な

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

ソーシャルメディアは人間関係に重要な影響を与えています。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

賞

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受けました。

B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沈む

Meaning

to go down below the surface; to descend

Example

The ship sinks in the deep ocean.

船は深い海に沈みます。

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

命を奪う

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

職場の汚染は毎年何千もの命を奪います。

B1 noun /træp/

Trap

罠

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 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に

Meaning

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Example

This gift was specially made for you.

このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

芸術的

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

彼女はデザインに対するアーティスティックな感覚を持っています。

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 /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 手伝い; 親切

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

この重い箱を動かす手伝いをしてくれませんか？

B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

クローゼット

Meaning

A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.

Example

Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.

彼女のクローゼットはカラフルなドレスでいっぱいです。

B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海軍

Meaning

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

Example

He joined the navy after graduating from college.

彼は大学を卒業した後、海軍に入隊した。

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 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

素晴らしい; 驚くべき; 非凡な

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary

Example

She wore a fabulous dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに素晴らしいドレスを着ていた。

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 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 /naɪt/

Knight

騎士; 中世の戦士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢な騎士はドラゴンの城から姫を助けました。

B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

職員

Meaning

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

Example

The clerk helped me find the correct form.

職員は私が正しいフォームを見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。

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 /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍

Meaning

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

Example

Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.

彼女の国籍はカナダのもので、フランスで生まれました。

Meaning

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

Example

The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.

B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

スライス; 薄切り

Meaning

a thin, flat piece cut from something larger

Example

Would you like a slice of pizza?

ピザのスライスを一つ食べますか?

B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

さもないと; 他の方法で

Meaning

in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that

Example

Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.

一生懸命勉強しなさい、さもないと試験に落ちます。

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数派

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数派は自分たちの権利を要求した。