B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分かれた

Meaning

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

Example

They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.

離婚以来、彼らは別々の家に住んでいます。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

停止された

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

彼は1週間学校から停止された。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

確か; 確実に

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

私は彼が明日来ると確信しています。

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。

B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

塩の水における溶解度は高い。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

販売

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

その店は冬物衣料のセールを行っています。

C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす

Meaning

To satisfy fully or to excess.

Example

The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.

長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

あなたの損失に同情します。

A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

利己的

Meaning

caring only about oneself rather than others

Example

He was too selfish to share his food with others.

彼は他の人と食べ物を共有するにはあまりにも自己中心的だった。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交術

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

彼女は見事な社交術で微妙な状況をうまく処理しました。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

だらしなく座る

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

彼は椅子にだらりと座り、疲れた様子だった。

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

場所

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

公園でピクニックをするための素晴らしい場所を見つけました。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

官能的

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

その絵は視覚的な魅力があり、観客を魅了しました。

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

船

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

貨物船は夜明けに港を出発しました。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する

Meaning

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

Example

The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.

政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑る

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

彼女は濡れた床で滑って転んだ。

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

頭蓋骨

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

医者は慎重に頭蓋骨のX線写真を調べました。

C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学校

Meaning

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Example

He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.

彼は神学校に入学して神学を学ぶことに決めました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

時代遅れの

Meaning

old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age

Example

The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.

工場には生産を遅くする時代遅れの機械が満載でした。

B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸せ

Meaning

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

Example

The cat scratched the door to be let in.

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。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

新鮮な空気が不足している; 通気性が悪い; 形式的で保守的な態度

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

部屋はこもっていて、新鮮な空気が必要でした。

C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

より高い活動に変換する

Meaning

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

Example

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

彼女は美しい風景を描くことで怒りをサブリメートしました。

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

素晴らしい

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

彼女は劇中で素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

刺激はストレスを減らし、リラックスを助けます。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

抑制する

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局はキャンパス内の犯罪行為を抑制しなければならない。

B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

彼女は大学で社会学を学んでいます。

C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する

Meaning

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

Example

The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.

母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。

C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

ため息をつく

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

良いニュースを聞いたとき、彼女は安心してため息をついた。

C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

殻を剥く

Meaning

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

Example

She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.

彼女は牡蠣の殻を素早く剥く方法を学びました。

C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的

Meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.

困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。

A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

同じ

Meaning

identical; not different or changed

Example

We wore the same dress at the party.

私たちはパーティーで同じドレスを着ていました。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

サンプル

Meaning

a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医師はテストのために血液サンプルを取った。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

聖書に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧師は説教中に聖書の参照をしました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七つの習慣

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

習慣はバランスの取れたライフスタイルを維持するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

衛兵

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

一人の衛兵がキャンプの入り口に立っていた。

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。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

静的な考えは進展を妨げる。

C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

一斉射撃

Meaning

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

Example

The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.

兵士たちは倒れた将軍を讃えるために一斉射撃を行った。

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。

A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

星

Meaning

a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion

Example

Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.

何千もの星が澄んだ夜空に見える。

C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

サブテキスト

Meaning

Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words

Example

The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.

彼のスピーチのサブテキストは、意見の不一致を示唆していた。

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

速く走る

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

ライトがついたとき、ネズミたちはキッチンの床を速く走った。

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

風景

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

山の風景は息を呑むほど美しかった。

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性別

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

彼は医者のオフィスで自分の性別について尋ねられました。

A2 noun steɪt

state

国

Meaning

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Example

The state declared a new language policy.

国は新しい言語政策を発表しました。

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。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立場

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。

B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的

Meaning

having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement

Example

The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.

アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。

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。

C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる

Meaning

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Example

Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.

多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感覚能力

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

多くの人々は動物が感覚能力を持っていると主張しています。

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

スムーズな; 平らな; 困難なし; 流れるように

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

道路はスムーズで運転が快適でした。

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。

C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

幸運な偶然

Meaning

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.

その古い写真アルバムを見つけたのはまさに幸運な偶然だった。

C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

叫ぶ

Meaning

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

Example

The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.

子供たちはサプライズを見て喜んで叫びました。

C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ

Meaning

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

Example

The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.

執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。

A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

ヘビ

Meaning

a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground

Example

The snake slithered through the grass quietly.

ヘビは草を静かに這っていきました。

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

店

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

私は食料品を買うためにショップに行かなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

種でいっぱい; 汚くて評判が悪い; 廃れた

Meaning

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

Example

They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.

彼らは夜に汚くて評判が悪い街の部分を歩くのを避けていた。

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

陰気な

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

彼の陰気な表情は部屋の中の誰もが不快に感じさせた。

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

サービス

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

本当の教育は他人に対するサービスの価値を促進します。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

彼は車道から雪を取り除くためにシャベルを取った。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

官能的

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

庭は官能的な色と香りで満たされていた。

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。

C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

規則にうるさい人

Meaning

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

Example

He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.

彼は時間にうるさく、遅れを許しません。

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水門 / 洗う

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

作業員は大雨の後に通りから泥を洗い流しました。

C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰

Meaning

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Example

He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.

彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

幸せ

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。

B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

スペルする

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example

Can you spell your name for me?

あなたの名前を私のためにスペルできますか？

寸劇

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

学生たちはイベントで面白い寸劇を演じました。