B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

ストローまたは茎

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

彼女はストローでジュースを飲んだ。

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。

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 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。

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 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺す

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜂は彼が庭仕事をしているときに彼の腕を刺しました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独は深い反省の機会を提供することができます。

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 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

弁護士

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

彼女は契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談しました。

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

スラム街

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

政府はスラムの条件を改善するために取り組んでいます。

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 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 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。

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 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

シークエンス

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

ダンスのシークエンスは完璧に振り付けられていました。

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 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 ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。

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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位置する

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

ホテルはビーチの近くにあります。

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 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 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停止

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

その選手は不正行為のために3試合の停止処分を受けました。

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。

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 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅い; 表面的; 知識の深さが欠けている

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

浅い水は子供たちが遊ぶのに最適です。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

雪降り

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨日の大雪で全ての道路が閉鎖されました。

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。

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 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 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 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。

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊外の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。

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 /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。

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。

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

落書きする

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

子供は壁に落書きをした。

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

その後の

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

その後の出来事が結果を明らかにしました。

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。

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 /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。

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 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。

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 ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。

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。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。

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 /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。

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 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。

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 /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ツバメ

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

ツバメは屋根の下に巣を作りました。

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。

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 /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感覚 / センセーション

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

新しい歌手は一夜にしてセンセーションとなった。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

別々に

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

彼らは会議に別々に行くことに決めた。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。

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。

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 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

次の / 続く

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

その後の数年間、会社は急速に拡大しました。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

統計的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

報告書は人口増加に関する統計データを提供しています。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

止める, 屋台

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

車はオフィスに向かう途中で停まった。

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。

B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。

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 /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。

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 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。

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

監督する

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

教師は試験中に学生を監督します。

B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

古くなった; しけた; 新鮮でない

Meaning

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

Example

The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.

パンは三日後に古くなった。

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 /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

シンボル

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

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 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。

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 /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.

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全な; 絶対的な; 透明な; 非常に急な

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

それは私たちが場所を見つけた純粋な運だった。

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 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。

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 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 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

慎重な

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

彼女の返答は冷静で慎重であり、衝動的ではなかった。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

密閉する、封鎖する

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

壁の亀裂を密閉することで害虫の侵入を防げます。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

彼女はとても社交的で、簡単に友達を作ります。

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 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

印象的な

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

彼女の印象的な美しさは皆の注目を集めました。

実質的; かなりの; 重要な

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

この四半期に売上は実質的に増加しました。