C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

シンクロニズム

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

ダンサーの動きのシンクロニズムは観客を驚かせました。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

スパイシー

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

このカレーは私には辛すぎます。

C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。

C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

土を耕す

Meaning

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

Example

The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.

農家は種を植える前に土をスカリファイしました。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

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 ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

犠牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国は戦士たちの犠牲によって解放された。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格

Meaning

strict, precise, and exacting

Example

The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.

政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで美しい歌を歌った。

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑る

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

彼女は濡れた床で滑って転んだ。

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。

C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

パニック状態の群衆

Meaning

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.

Example

The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.

大きな音が群衆の中でスタンピードを引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。

C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

活発

Meaning

active and lively, especially in old age

Example

The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.

活発な祖母は素早いダンスステップで皆を驚かせました。

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 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

その映画は面白かったが、オリジナルに比べて明らかに二流だった。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

整列した

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

兵士たちは整列した行列で立って、点検の準備ができていました。

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 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。

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 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神職に関する

Meaning

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Example

The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.

その儀式には明確な神職に関する特徴がありました。

C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

架空の楽園

Meaning

a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful

Example

They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.

彼らはその島を現代版シャングリ・ラとして描写しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。

B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

スクリーン

Meaning

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

Example

The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.

映画は劇場の大きなスクリーンに表示されました。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Example

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。

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。

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。

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 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

構造化

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

構造化された実行計画は成功にとって重要です。

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 /skrɪpt/

script

脚本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。

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。

A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

Example

After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

船はフォークランド諸島で停泊しています。

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

ひそかに笑う

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

先生が間違えたとき、生徒たちはこっそり笑いました。

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

安定化

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

地震後、構造の安定化が不可欠でした。

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 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

彫刻家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

彫刻家は美しい大理石の彫像を作るのに数ヶ月を費やしました。

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。

C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

日干し米

Meaning

Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice

Example

The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.

農民たちは日干し米を完全に乾かすためにマットに広げました。

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

知恵に関連する

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

僧侶は学生たちに知恵に関連する教えを共有しました。

B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

種; タイプ

Meaning

a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は何千もの動物種の家です。

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。

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。

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。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

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。

C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

避ける

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

Example

He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.

彼は公の注目を避け、プライバシーを好む。

C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

細くて弱い

Meaning

Long, thin, and weak-looking

Example

The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.

細い木が雪の重みで曲がった。

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 noun /seɪn/

seine

大きな網

Meaning

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

Example

The fishermen cast their seine into the river.

漁師たちは大きな網を川に投げ入れました。

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 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。

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。

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

まもなく; 少しの間で; 簡潔に

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

Example

The meeting will begin shortly.

会議はまもなく始まります。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

森林の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

Example

The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.

その小屋は、高い木々に囲まれた森林の風景の中にありました。

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 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。

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 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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

夕日

Meaning

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

Example

The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.

ロマンチックな夕日が空を黄金色に塗りつけました。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

専門家

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

彼女は自分の状態について心臓専門医に相談しました。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意識

Meaning

Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.

Example

He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.

彼は事故後セミコンシャスで、ほとんど反応できなかった。

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。

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

浪費家

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

若い王子は浪費家として知られ、贅沢なパーティーに財産を浪費していた。

C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。

C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸せ

Meaning

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness

Example

The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

同じ

Meaning

identical; not different or changed

Example

We wore the same dress at the party.

私たちはパーティーで同じドレスを着ていました。

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

影

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

木は夕方に庭に長い影を投げかけた。

A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning

a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison

Example

This car meets all the safety standards.

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

追加料金

Meaning

an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost

Example

The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.

航空券に燃料サーチャージが追加されていました。

A1 noun /saɪd/

side

側

Meaning

a position to the left or right of something

Example

The store is on the side of the road.

店は道路の側にあります。

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小さな像

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

アーティストは彼の作品で金の小さな像を受賞しました。

C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星の

Meaning

Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.

Example

Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.

天文学者は恒星時を使用して星の位置を追跡します。

C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。

C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

血液に関連する

Meaning

Relating to blood; bloody.

Example

The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.

外科医は傷口からの血なまぐさい分泌物を調べました。

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。

C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

会議警備員

Meaning

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

Example

The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.

会議警備員は、秩序を乱すメンバーを会場から退場させました。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

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。

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

鞘に戻す

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

彼は決闘の後、素早く剣を鞘に戻した。

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 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約

Meaning

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

Example

She is sparing in her use of words.

彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。

A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ

Meaning

Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.

Example

Children built castles out of sand on the beach.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

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。

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。

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

シフトする

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

彼女は新しいプロジェクトに焦点を移さなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味しい

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために美味しいチョコレートケーキを焼きました。

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

石鹸

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

石鹸と水で手を洗ってください。

C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

ソネット

Meaning

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.

シェイクスピアは愛と美について多くの有名なソネットを書きました。

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。

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。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

怠惰; 仕事や努力をすることに対する reluctance

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

彼の怠惰は、目標達成を妨げました。

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

スーツ

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

彼は結婚式に黒いスーツを着ていきました。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

乱雑または不潔な外見; 汚れたしぼんだ

Meaning

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn

Example

The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.

そのみすぼらしい老犬は、食べ物を探して通りをさまよっていました。