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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。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

ひどく
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
患者は事故でひどく負傷しました。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。
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。
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。
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 ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。
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。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。
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。
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 単数
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
彼女は絵画において非凡な才能を持っています。
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。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

線または筋; 指定された方向に非常に速く移動する
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
稲妻が夜空を横切った。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
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。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

お土産
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
私はギフトショップで小さな土産を買いました。
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

株主
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
各株主は年次総会で投票する権利を持っています。
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 səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

持続可能性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
持続可能性は長期的な環境健康を保証します。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剣
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
騎士は城を守るために剣を抜いた。
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 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

続編
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
映画の続編はオリジナルよりもさらに成功しました。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

広々とした; 快適な
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
その家には高い天井を持つ広々としたリビングルームがあります。
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。
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 /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。
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。
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

監督者
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
監督者は進捗を確認するために教室を訪れました。
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

遅い; 鈍い; 非活動的
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
古いコンピュータは数時間動かした後、遅くなった。
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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面的
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
彼のそのテーマに対する理解はかなり表面的でした。
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

センセーショナル; 印象的; 驚異的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
そのセンセーショナルなパフォーマンスは観客を言葉を失わせました。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
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。
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
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 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 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

硬直した; 固い; 堅固な
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
古い木の板は曲がりにくく、硬すぎた。
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

スペクトル
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定住; 合意
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
初期の定住地は川の近くに建設され、水を簡単に取り入れるようにされていました。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
外科医は複雑な心臓手術を行いました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

軍曹
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
軍曹は任務の前に兵士たちに命令を出した。
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇する
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
会社は業績不良で彼を解雇しました。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

かき混ぜる
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
彼女はスープをかき混ぜて、焦げないようにした。
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。
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 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
ガラスは落とすと壊れる。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

入植者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
入植者たちは新しい町に到着し、家を建て始めました。
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。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
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。
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

セクシー
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーでセクシーな赤いドレスを着ていました。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。
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。
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

背骨; 構造物の中央支柱
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
事故で背骨を傷つけました。
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。
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。
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。
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。
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

その後
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。
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。
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整える
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
会議の前に彼女は髪を整えた。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

ポーション
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
彼は大きなポーションのご飯とカレーを食べました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

セクター
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
テクノロジーセクターは急速に成長しています。
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 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
彼女の専門は小児科医学です。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副業
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副業の議論が相互理解を促進した。
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。
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
彼女は三人の兄弟姉妹がいます。二人の兄と一人の妹。