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。

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

音速より速い; 音速を超える速度に関連する

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

超音速ジェットは音の壁を破った。

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。

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。

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 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小さい; 限られた; 狭い

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

彼女は大学の近くの小さなアパートに住んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

詭弁

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

その政治家の演説は、有権者を誤導することを目的とした詭弁で満ちていた。

B2 verb /swer/

swear

誓う

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

私は真実を話すと誓います。

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

贅沢主義者

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

その百万長者は真の贅沢主義者で、快適さと楽しみだけを求めて生きていました。

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺す

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

恥

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

彼は仕事での不誠実な行動に深い恥を感じた。

C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

発芽する

Meaning

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

Example

The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.

種は数日間の雨の後に発芽し始めました。

B2 noun /spæn/

span

スパン

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

橋のスパンは500メートル以上です。

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

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 /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

サソリ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

サソリは昼間、岩の下に隠れていました。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

構造的

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

橋の構造的な完全性は嵐の後にテストされました。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甘い; 親切な; 魅力的な

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

彼女は甘い声を持っていて、皆が聴きたがる。

C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木製の塀

Meaning

a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison

Example

The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.

囚人は木製の塀の中に閉じ込められていました。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮大な

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

宇宙船の発射は壮観なイベントでした。

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

補助金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府は価格を抑制するために燃料補助金を提供しています。

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

その発見は医学研究にとって大きな意義があります。

A1 verb /stænd/

stand

立つ

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

Example

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

先生が入る時に立ってください。

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。

B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

戦略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Example

The strategy ensured success.

その戦略は成功を保証しました。

A1 verb /set/

set

設置する

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Example

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。

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。

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 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。

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。

C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深い知恵

Meaning

The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Example

His sagacity made him a great leader.

彼のサガシティは彼を偉大なリーダーにしました。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

クモ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

クモは自分のウェブでハエを捕まえた。

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。

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 /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

秘密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

そのプロジェクトは完全に秘密の中で行われました。

C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

Example

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

彼の声は緊張で震えていた。

C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

支配または征服

Meaning

The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.

Example

The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.

植民地の強国による弱小国の支配は歴史を形作った。

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定する

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

会議の時間と場所を指定してください。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮な攻撃はみんなを驚かせた。

B1 verb /spred/

spread

広める

Meaning

to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply

Example

The news spread quickly through the town.

そのニュースは町中に素早く広まりました。

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静かな

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

水は静かで、空を反射していた。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

彼女は事故の被害者に対して同情を表明した。

C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液

Meaning

the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

Example

The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.

歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞する

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

革新がなければ、ビジネスは停滞する。

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

提案; アドバイス

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

チームの生産性向上のための提案はありますか？

B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯

Meaning

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

Example

We usually have supper around seven o'clock.

私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。

C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

ずぶぬれ

Meaning

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

Example

His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.

彼の服は激しい雨の後でずぶぬれになった。

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

二次的

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

安全は私たちの最優先事項であり、速度は二次的なものです。

B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

盗む

Meaning

to take something without permission; to rob

Example

It's wrong to steal from others.

他人から盗むことは間違っています。

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

空

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

今日は空が青いです。

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。

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 səkˈsɛs

success

成功

Meaning

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit

Example

Success requires focus and determination.

成功には集中と決意が必要です。

A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南アメリカ

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

ブラジルは南アメリカで最も大きな国です。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

その地域には古代の構造物があります。

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。

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

スロット

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

カードをスロットに挿入して、ドアを開けてください。

C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

策略

Meaning

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

Example

The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.

将軍は敵を欺くために巧妙な策略を考案しました。

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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。

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。

C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

含む

Meaning

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

Example

Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.

マイナーな詳細は主要なトピックに含まれました。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

深刻な

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

行動がなければ、気候変動の影響は深刻になります。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

設置

Meaning

an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared

Example

The setup of the event took hours to complete.

イベントのセットアップには数時間かかりました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

感情

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

世論は新しい政策に強く反対していた。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

控えめな

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。

A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

奇妙

Meaning

unusual or not normal

Example

It was strange to see him at the party after so long.

そんなに長い時間後にパーティーで彼を見るのは奇妙だった。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自己卑下

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

彼の絶え間ない自己卑下は他の人々を不快にさせた。

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

シミ; 汚れ

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

彼の白いシャツにはコーヒーのシミがありました。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

回転楕円体

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

地球は完璧な球体ではなく、偏平な回転楕円体です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

悪党

Meaning

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

Example

That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.

その悪党は老人から貯金を騙し取った。

C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

拡張性

Meaning

The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.

Example

The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.

新しいソフトウェアは大企業向けに高い拡張性を提供します。

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。

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 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。

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。

C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痙攣性

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

Example

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

患者は夜間に痙攣性の咳を経験しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。

C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる

Meaning

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

Example

She sulked in her room after the argument.

議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。

B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

押す

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太陽

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

太陽は東から昇り、西へ沈みます。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。

C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

意味

Meaning

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Example

The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.

そのジェスチャーの意味は誤解されていました。

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

滑らかで光沢のある

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

彼女は光沢のある黒いスポーツカーを運転していました。

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。

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提出する

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

金曜日までに課題を提出してください。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

馬鹿な; 愚かな

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Example

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

馬鹿なこと言わないで、もちろんそれができるよ！

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。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

衝撃的な

Meaning

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Example

The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.

事故のニュースは皆を衝撃的にしました。

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。

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。