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。

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

スーパー

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

彼女はプロジェクトで素晴らしい仕事をしました。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

ソーシャルメディア

Meaning

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Example

Social media often causes delays.

ソーシャルメディアはしばしば遅延を引き起こします。

C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合

Meaning

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

Example

The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.

川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。

C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

シネレシス

Meaning

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

Example

The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.

ヨーグルトは液体が上に分離するとシネレシスを示しました。

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

怖い

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

そのホラー映画は本当に怖かった。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

ソビエト

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

ソビエト時代には東ヨーロッパで重要な変化がありました。

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

縞模様にする

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

氷河の動きによって岩石の表面に縞模様ができました。

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

小さいサイズまたは量; 不十分; ほとんど十分

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

難民キャンプにはわずかな食料供給がありました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

銀鯉

Meaning

a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food

Example

Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.

銀鯉はアジアの養魚場で広く養殖されています。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

地震計

Meaning

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

Example

The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.

地震計はその地域で強い揺れを検出しました。

C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

サタン

Meaning

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

Example

According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.

宗教的な文献によると、サタンは人々を罪に導く。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小舟

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

漁師は彼の小舟で湖を渡った。

C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姉妹関係

Meaning

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

Example

The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.

フェミニスト運動は女性たちの間に強い姉妹関係の感覚を生み出しました。

A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自己

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

彼女は強い自己認識を持っています。

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。

C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に

Meaning

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

Example

She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.

彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密裏に

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

取引はサブローザで行われ、公衆の監視を避けるためでした。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

中傷的な

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

その政治家は対立候補についての中傷的な発言で批判を浴びた。

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞窟探検家

Meaning

A person who explores caves as a hobby.

Example

The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.

洞窟探検家は暗い洞窟にロープとライトを持って行きました。

C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

汚す

Meaning

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

Example

The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.

スキャンダルは政治家の評判を汚した。

C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

怠け者

Meaning

A lazy, sluggish person.

Example

The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.

怠け者は正午でもベッドから起きることを拒否しました。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

兵士

Meaning

a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter

Example

The soldier marched proudly with his unit.

兵士は誇りを持って自分の部隊と共に行進した。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感覚的

Meaning

Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).

Example

Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.

感覚的フィードバックはVR体験を強化します。

B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

リス

Meaning

a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail

Example

The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.

リスは冬のために木の実を集めていました。

C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

終わらせる / スコッチウイスキー

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

Example

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

報告書は合併の噂を終わらせました。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

味わう

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

彼はおいしいケーキの一口一口を味わった。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。

A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

揺れる

Meaning

to move quickly back and forth; to tremble

Example

The earthquake made the building shake.

地震で建物が揺れた。

A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

簡単な; シンプル; 複雑でない

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

これは誰でもフォローできる簡単なレシピです。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

彼は乗馬の前に馬にサドルをつけた。

C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

魅力的で洗練された

Meaning

charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way

Example

He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.

彼はパーティーで全員に感銘を与えた洗練された紳士だった。

C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使のような

Meaning

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

Example

She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.

彼女は彼に天使のような微笑みをくれて、彼の恐れを和らげた。

C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

スポーティブ

Meaning

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Example

The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.

子供たちはピクニック中にスポーティブな気分でした。

B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艦

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.

Example

Submarine cables facilitate international communication.

潜水艦ケーブルは国際通信を容易にします。

C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海の景色

Meaning

A view or painting of the sea.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.

アーティストは夕日で美しい海の景色を描きました。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

スポークスマンは会社を代表して記者会見で話しました。

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。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

彼女は料理を始める前に袖をまくった。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。

C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量

Meaning

a very small quantity of something; a trace

Example

She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.

彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

サクソフォン

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

ジャズのミュージシャンは自分のサクソフォンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。

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 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

セクストゥプル

Meaning

to make or become six times as great or as many

Example

Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.

2つの四半期で、キャンペーンは毎日のサインアップ数を6倍にしました。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。

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。

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。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。

C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

古くなった / 色あせた

Meaning

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Example

The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.

ショッピングワーンの靴は割引価格で販売されました。

C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

墓; 埋葬;

Meaning

the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb

Example

The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.

古代の王のセパルチャーは考古学者によって発見されました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。

C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

衣服やスタイルに関連する

Meaning

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

Example

His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.

彼のサートリアルな選択はいつも流行に合っていて、賞賛されていました。

A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

六番目

Meaning

coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank

Example

He finished the race in sixth place.

彼はレースで六番目に終わった。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

感作化

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

医者は化学物質への繰り返しの暴露によって引き起こされる感作化について警告しました。

C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

まばら

Meaning

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

Example

Vegetation was sparse in the desert.

砂漠では植生がまばらだった。

C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

相乗効果, 協力

Meaning

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Example

The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.

二つの会社間の相乗効果により、成功したパートナーシップが生まれました。

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

サスペンス

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

映画は最後まで私たちをサスペンスの中に保ちました。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊外

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

彼らは子供たちを都市の騒音から遠ざけるために静かな郊外に引っ越しました。

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

こする

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

目をこすることは過剰で有害です。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

低劣な、陰湿な

Meaning

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

Example

The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.

その小説は都市生活の裏面を明らかにします。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染した

Meaning

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

Example

The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.

医者は患者のセプティックな傷をすぐに治療しました。

C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的

Meaning

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Example

Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.

ヨガは身体的および精神的健康を改善することができます。

C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

女性参政権運動家

Meaning

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

Example

The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.

女性参政権運動家たちは女性の投票権を求めて集会を開いた。

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。

C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

Example

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

過剰

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

部屋は装飾で過剰に満たされていました。

C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊

Meaning

The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.

Example

The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.

裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

サブスクリプション

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

私はNetflixのサブスクリプションをキャンセルしました。なぜなら、それを十分に見ていなかったからです。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

やや酸っぱい

Meaning

Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.

Example

The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.

その果物はやや酸っぱい味がして、暑い日にさっぱりとした味わいだった。

C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

しみ

Meaning

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

Example

There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.

ガラスのテーブルに小さなほこりのしみがあった。

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静な、無表情な

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

偽の / 虚偽の

Meaning

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.

Example

The report was based on spurious claims.

その報告書は偽の主張に基づいていた。

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

魚の群れ

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

私たちは海岸近くで魚の群れを見ました。

C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

ビールジョッキ

Meaning

A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.

Example

He raised his stein to toast his friends.

彼は友達のために乾杯するためにシュタインを持ち上げました。

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

感受性

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

感染症に対する高い感受性は追加のケアを必要とします。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

真剣; 真面目; 重要;

Meaning

thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking

Example

This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.

これは即座に注意が必要な真剣な問題です。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

二国間の分離は平和的でした。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴隷状態

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

多くの人々が、植民地制度によって課せられた隷属から逃れようと戦った。

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

安定した

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

強い核力は原子核を安定させる。

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

思いやり

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

彼女はいつも学生たちの幸福に気を配っていました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感受性

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

彼女の芸術的な感受性は、絵画の細部を評価するのに役立ちました。

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

衝撃

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

彼の突然の出発のニュースは皆にショックを与えた。

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。

陰気

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。