C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸せ

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり

Meaning

A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.

Example

Negotiations ended in a stalemate.

交渉は行き詰まりました。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

あだ名

Meaning

a person's nickname or descriptive name

Example

The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.

その有名なリーダーは「アイアンレディ」というあだ名で知られていた。

C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

占い師

Meaning

a person who claims to predict the future

Example

The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.

王は戦争に行く前に占い師に相談した。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

利他主義

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。

C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

座りっぱなしの

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Example

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

座りっぱなしの生活は、多くの健康問題を引き起こす可能性がある。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Example

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

余分な

Meaning

Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.

Example

The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.

その劇は背景のシーンを埋めるためにいくつかの余分な俳優を含んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

シンクロニシティ

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

彼らのダンスパフォーマンスは完璧なシンクロニシティを示しました。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

CEOは会社の将来計画についての声明を発表しました。

C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

収縮

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

Example

The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.

その会社は今四半期の利益の収縮を報告しました。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

ソファ

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

家族はテレビを見るためにソファに集まった。

B2 verb /swel/

swell

腫れる

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

彼女の足首は怪我の後、腫れ始めました。

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

しわになる

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花は暑い太陽の下でしわになった。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

台無しにする

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

雨が屋外イベントを台無しにした。

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神聖な

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Thousands of pilgrims visited that sacred temple.

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

私は庭に種を植えました。

C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称

Meaning

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

Example

The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.

建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

過剰な豊富さ

Meaning

An excessive or overflowing amount of something.

Example

The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.

庭は花の過剰な豊富さで満たされていました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。

B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

貯金

Meaning

The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.

Example

Regular saving habits ensure financial security.

定期的な貯金習慣は、財政的な安全を確保します。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

冒涜

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

寺院から盗むことは冒涜と見なされていました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

腱

Meaning

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

Example

The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.

重い箱を持ち上げると、彼の腕の腱が目立ちました。

B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly

Example

The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.

A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

眠る

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

毎晩8時間寝る必要があります。

C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

選挙権

Meaning

The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.

Example

Universal suffrage was a key demand.

普遍的な選挙権は重要な要求でした。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

セナト

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

セナトは新しい医療保険法案に賛成票を投じました。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

泳ぐ

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

私は夏に海で泳ぐのが好きです。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。

C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

鞘

Meaning

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Example

The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.

騎士は鞘から剣を抜きました。

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

厳格; 規則に厳密に従うことを求める

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

教師は宿題の締め切りに非常に厳格です。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

切れ端 / 捨てる

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能な状況

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

欠点; 不足; 短所

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、いくつかの欠点があります。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

どこか

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

家の中のどこかに鍵を置いてきた。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

誠実な; 本物の; 見せかけのない

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

彼女は自分のミスについて誠実に謝罪した。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。

C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

スポンジ状

Meaning

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

Example

The cake had a light and spongy texture.

ケーキは軽くてスポンジ状の質感がありました。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

子供が壁にペンキを塗った。

C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。

B1 verb /siːk/

seek

求める

Meaning

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

Example

He decided to seek advice from his mentor.

彼はメンターからアドバイスを求めることに決めました。

C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌する

Meaning

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

Example

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

膵臓は血糖値を調整するためにインスリンを分泌します。

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆う

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

山頂は霧に包まれていました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

大幅に

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷子になる

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

その犬は庭から外れ、迷子になった。

B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

優越性

Meaning

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

Example

His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.

数学における彼の優越性は、彼のテストのスコアから明らかだった。

C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

シルクの布

Meaning

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

Example

The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.

花嫁はシルクの布で作られた美しいドレスを着ていました。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

部下

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

彼は自分の部署で10人の部下を管理しています。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

老化による弱さ

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

老人はセンイルになり、親しい顔を忘れてしまった。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

鞘に戻す

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

彼は決闘の後、素早く剣を鞘に戻した。

A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

スーパーマーケット

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

彼女は食料品を買いにスーパーマーケットに行きました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福

Meaning

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

Example

His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

歓迎の挨拶

Meaning

Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.

Example

She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.

彼女は卒業式で歓迎の挨拶を行いました。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季節に適した

Meaning

occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely

Example

The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.

季節の雨が農家の作物を助けました。

B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

給料

Meaning

a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis

Example

She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.

彼女は教師としての仕事に対して良い給料を受け取っています。

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

科目

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

先生はクラスで新しい科目を紹介しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

類人猿の

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

科学者はチンパンジーの類人猿の行動を研究した。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整える / 一種の木

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

彼はゲストが到着する前に部屋を整えました。

B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

白鳥

Meaning

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

Example

The elegant swan glided silently across the water.

優雅な白鳥が水面を静かに滑っていきました。

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

追加する

Meaning

to add something to what has already been added

Example

The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.

著者は改訂版に新しい章を追加することに決めました。

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小さな火花

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

彼女の心には疑いのひらめきもなかった。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社会的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

彼は社会的に非常に活発で、多くのイベントに参加しています。

A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

ゆっくり

Meaning

in a slow manner

Example

She walked slowly to the door.

彼女はゆっくりとドアに向かって歩いた。

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。

A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

スプーン

Meaning

an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

Example

He used a spoon to eat his soup.

彼はスープを食べるためにスプーンを使った。

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

風味のある（塩辛いまたは辛い）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

そのレストランはさまざまな風味のある料理を提供しています。

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。

A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

署名

Meaning

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

Example

Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.

ページの下部で契約書にサインしてください。

C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

輝く

Meaning

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

Example

The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.

ダイヤモンドの指輪は明るい光の下で輝いていました。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。

B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。

C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い

Meaning

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

Example

The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.

その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学者

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

その科学者はデータ駆動型の改革を提案しました。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

撃つ / 写真を撮る

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

彼は弓と矢で射撃する方法を学んだ。

B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

要約

Meaning

A brief statement of the main points of something.

Example

She wrote a summary of the book for her class.

彼女はクラスのためにその本の要約を書きました。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨げる

Meaning

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

Example

The new regulations could stymie small businesses.

新しい規制は小規模なビジネスに障害をもたらす可能性があります。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

一見, 見た目では静か

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は一見静かだった。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

農奴制

Meaning

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

Example

Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

中世ヨーロッパの多くの農民は農奴制の下で生活していた。

C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激

Meaning

Things that create reactions or provide motivation.

Example

Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.

明るい光と大きな音は、警戒のための一般的な刺激です。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

スラング; 不正な言葉

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

ティーンエイジャーは親が理解できないスラングを使いました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃

Meaning

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

Example

My stomach hurts after eating too much.

食べ過ぎた後、胃が痛いです。

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壌

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

この地域の土壌は赤みがかっています。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

Example

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

四角形

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

テーブルは四角い形をしています。

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

べたつく

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

キャンディは手で食べるにはあまりにもべたつくです。

C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

悪臭

Meaning

A very strong and unpleasant smell.

Example

The stench of garbage filled the alley.

ゴミの臭いが路地を満たした。

C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

驚かす

Meaning

to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

Example

The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.

マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格

Meaning

strict, precise, and exacting

Example

The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.

政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。

C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

荷役作業員

Meaning

A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.

Example

The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.

荷役作業員たちは夜明け前に貨物を下ろすために疲れ知らずに働いた。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

貯金

Meaning

Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.

Example

Many people invest their savings in real estate.

多くの人々は不動産に貯金を投資します。

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

スリム

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

木屑

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。