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 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

使用可能

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

その古い自転車は年齢に関係なく、まだ使用可能です。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

撮影

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

映画の撮影は数ヶ月かかりました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

分離可能な

Meaning

Capable of being separated or divided.

Example

The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.

この二つの問題は分離可能であり、独立して議論されるべきです。

B1 noun /saɪt/

site

場所

Meaning

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

Example

The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.

建設現場は次のプロジェクトの段階に進む準備ができています。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。

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 /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

慎重に調べる

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Example

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

科学者は自分の発見を公開する前にデータを慎重に調べました。

C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

シルト

Meaning

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.

Example

The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.

川はその岸にシルトの層を堆積させた。

A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

愚かな; 馬鹿な; ばかげた

Meaning

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

Example

It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.

雨の日に傘を忘れるのは愚かだった。

C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

引数

Meaning

a number that is to be subtracted from another number

Example

In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.

方程式 10 - 4 では、4 は引数です。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

サリー

Meaning

a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia

Example

She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.

彼女は祭りで赤い絹のサリーを着てとてもエレガントに見えました。

C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

不自然に笑う

Meaning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

Example

She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.

彼女は彼の褒め言葉に不自然に笑い、明らかに恥ずかしそうだった。

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

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 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

シルクの布

Meaning

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

Example

The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.

花嫁はシルクの布で作られた美しいドレスを着ていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

上院議員

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

そのセネターは環境政策について情熱的に話しました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

ソフトウェア

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

彼はコンピュータの性能を向上させるためにソフトウェアをインストールしました。

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主義者

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

彼は有名な社会主義者の作家です。

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。

C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

歓迎の挨拶

Meaning

Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.

Example

She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.

彼女は卒業式で歓迎の挨拶を行いました。

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。

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。

C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没

Meaning

the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon

Example

We planned to reach the village before sundown.

私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。

C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊

Meaning

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

Example

The specter of war still haunts the region.

戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦り傷

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

彼は歩道で靴を擦り傷をつけた。

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。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。

C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

お願いする

Meaning

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

Example

The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.

村人たちは干ばつの間、雨を求めて神々にお願いした。

A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。

A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

スプーン

Meaning

an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

Example

He used a spoon to eat his soup.

彼はスープを食べるためにスプーンを使った。

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学者

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

その科学者はデータ駆動型の改革を提案しました。

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 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸う

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

赤ちゃんは親指を吸い始めた。

C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

シタール

Meaning

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

Example

The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.

シタールはインディアン・クラシック音楽の中で美しいラガを作り出します。

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

知恵

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

問題解決における彼女の知恵は、同僚たちの尊敬を集めました。

C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

磨く / 徹底的に探す

Meaning

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

Example

She scoured the kitchen until it shone.

彼女はキッチンを磨いて、ピカピカにしました。

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

支えられた

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

提案は支えられませんでした。

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

誰か

Meaning

an unspecified person

Example

Somebody is knocking at the door.

誰かがドアをノックしています。

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。

A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

病気の; 吐き気のする; 不調

Meaning

unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous

Example

She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.

彼女は気分が悪かったので、仕事を休んだ。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

棘のある

Meaning

Having spines or thorn-like projections

Example

The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.

その棘のあるサボテンは手袋なしでは取り扱いにくかった。

C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー

Meaning

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Example

She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.

彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。

C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

スプーナリズム

Meaning

A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.

Example

He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.

彼は『変な老院長』と言って『親愛なる老女王』の代わりにスプーナリズムを作った。

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。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。

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 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

単独で

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

彼はその決定に完全に責任を持っています。

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。

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。

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。

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

光沢のある; 輝く;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

その新しい光沢のある車は皆の注意を引きました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

シニア

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

彼は部門のシニアマネージャーです。

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。

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空間

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

宇宙探査は人類の知識を広げます。

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

妨害する

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

証人は調査中にストーンウォールしようとしました。

C2 noun /skæd/

scad

スカッド魚

Meaning

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

Example

The fisherman caught a scad in the net.

漁師は網でスカッドを捕まえました。

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。

B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

掃く

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

彼女は毎朝床を掃く。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

これは問題の仮定された解決策です。

C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

スターフルーツ

Meaning

yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste

Example

When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.

スターフルーツを切ると、プレートの上に美しい黄色い星のように見えます。