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C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

泣き声; 叫び
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

悪化する
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
教育の不足は貧困のレベルを悪化させる可能性がある。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

その後すぐに
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
彼は自分の間違いを認め、すぐに彼女は彼を許しました。
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

細くて強く、丈夫な
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
その細いアスリートは驚くべき速度と敏捷性で動いた。
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

雑草
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
庭は雑草でいっぱいで、取り除かなければならなかった。
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

作業負荷
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
彼のワークロードは先月劇的に増加しました。
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

弱い; 脆弱
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
病気の後、彼は弱くて疲れていると感じました。
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

勝利の
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
彼女はチーム全体を鼓舞する勝利の態度を持っている。
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

特定のユーザー、ソフトウェア、またはIPアドレスを安全で信頼できるものとして識別する
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
認証済みのアプリケーションのみがホワイトリストを通過できます。
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

遊び心いっぱいに
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包み
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
彼女は外出前に温かいラッパーを着ました。
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

誰に
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
昨日会ったその男性は私の友達です。
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

濡れた; びしょびしょな;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
私の服はまだ雨で濡れています。
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

幅; 広がり
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
川の幅は約50メートルです。
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

ミミズ
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
鳥は庭の土からワームをつかまえました。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

貝殻のネックレス
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部族は毛皮と引き換えに貝殻のネックレスを取引した。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

ウォーキングフィッシュ
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

用心深い; 警戒心の強い
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
彼女は夜に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に警戒していた。
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

世界的
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
その会社は製品のために世界的な認知を得ました。
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

擦り切れた
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
彼の靴は古くて擦り切れていた。
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

ホワイトペッパー
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
彼女はクリームスープにホワイトペッパーを加え、まろやかな辛味を加えました。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

ろうそく
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
停電中にろうそくを灯しました
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

機知に富んだ言葉 / 冗談
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
彼女の機知に富んだ言葉は会議中、みんなを笑わせた。
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

結婚式
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
彼らは夏に結婚式を計画しています。
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全に; 完全に
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
私はこのプロジェクトに完全にコミットしています。
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸せ
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
彼女はパーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

作品
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
彼女の作品は世界中の博物館で展示されています。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

ゴロゴロする, ふける
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

クローゼット
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
彼女のクローゼットはカラフルなドレスでいっぱいです。
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

裁判所命令
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
裁判官はハベアス・コーパス命令を発行しました。
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

幸福
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
目の潤滑は全体的な幸福にとって非常に重要です。
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

不足; 必要
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
干ばつの影響を受けた地域では、新鮮な水が不足しています。
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

拭く
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
テーブルを拭いてください。
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

力づくで奪う
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
警察は容疑者の手から武器を引き離さなければならなかった。
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告する
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
気象サービスは今夜の大雨を警告しています。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

引き出す
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
彼女は銀行からお金を引き出さなければならない。
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

水を歩く
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
子供たちは浅い川を歩いていました。
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

奇抜さ
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
彼女の話は奇抜さと想像力にあふれていました。
A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ
Meaning
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
Example
Where did you put my keys?
私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持つ、使う
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
戦士はその剣を大きな技術で使いました。
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

なぜ
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
今日はなぜ遅れましたか？
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

心配
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
彼女は迫る試験について心配していた。
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

しおれる
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
花は数日間水なしでしおれ始めました。
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

惨めな; みじめな; 品質の悪い
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
難民たちは惨めな状況で生活していた。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

なし
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
彼はさよならを言わずに出て行った。
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

とても小さい
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
彼女は去る前に小さな笑顔をくれました。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

働いている
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
彼女は今、プロジェクトに取り組んでいます。
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

オオカミ
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
オオカミは満月に向かって遠吠えした。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病棟
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
彼女は子供病棟に入院しました。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
古い城の近くの霧の中に幽霊が現れました。
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

単語
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
新しい単語を学ぶことは語彙を広げます。
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

広く
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
彼の昇進のニュースは会社全体に広がりました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

魅力的
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
彼女の魅力的な笑顔は、緊張していたゲストをすぐに安心させました。
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

勝つ
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
私たちのチームはチャンピオンシップで勝つでしょう。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

温かく; 愛情を込めて
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
彼女はドアでゲストを温かく迎えました。
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

賢い
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
未来のためにお金を節約するのは賢明だった。
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪悪、悪行
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
その物語は、残虐な王の悪行を強調しています。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

織り手
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
熟練した織り手は、シルク生地に複雑な模様を作り出しました。
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

車輪
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
車の車輪が道で壊れた。
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

誰でも
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
誰でもこの旅行に参加したい場合は、今日中に登録する必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

野生動物保護
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
野生動物保護の目的は絶滅危惧種を保護することです。
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

毎週
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
私は日曜日に毎週、祖母を訪ねます。
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

ワイヤー
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
電気技師は電力を回復させるためにワイヤーを修理しました。
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

ほんの少し
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
彼は結果について少しも気にしない。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

物憂い; ノスタルジック
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
彼女は子供時代を思い出して、物憂げな笑みを浮かべました。
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

しわ
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
彼女は目の周りにいくつかのしわを見ました。
B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

波; うねり
Meaning
a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell
Example
The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.
サーフィンの選手は大きな波に乗って、岸まで行きました。
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

単語
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
彼は辞書でその単語を調べました。
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

ウッドアップル
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
ウッドアップルは硬い殻を持っていますが、内部には甘い果肉があります
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

ようこそ
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
あなたはいつでも私たちの家にようこそ。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

ワイン
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
彼らはディナーで赤ワインを一杯出しました。
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇妙
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
映画には誰も予期しなかった奇妙な結末がありました。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
彼は新しい家を買うためのお金がなかった。
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

水曜日
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
会議は水曜日の午後に予定されています。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨な
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
彼は試合に負けたとき、悲惨な顔をして僕を見た。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

内向的
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
その事件の後、彼は内向的になり、友達を避けるようになった。
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

臆病
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
リーダーは反対に直面したとき、臆病だと批判されました。
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保証
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
そのノートパソコンには2年間の保証が付いています。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法の技術
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
プログラマーの魔法の技術は部屋の中の全員を驚かせました。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

と一緒に
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
彼女は友達と一緒に市場に行きました。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

丸ごと
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
彼はピザを丸ごと一人で食べた。
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

レンチ
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
彼はボルトを締めるためにレンチを使った。
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

膨らみ
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
蜂に刺された後、彼の腕に赤い膨らみができていた。
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

捜索令状
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
警察は建物に入る前に捜索令状を取得しました。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

誤った考え方
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
その政策は誤った考え方で有害だと見なされた。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

ワークライフバランス
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
ワークライフバランスを達成することで、ストレスが減り、生産性が向上します。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

風変わりな; 奇妙な
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
アーティストは子供たちを喜ばせる奇抜な彫刻を作りました。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

悲哀
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
悲しいニュースを聞いて、彼女の心は悲哀でいっぱいでした。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
花は太陽の熱でしおれた。
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生の; 未飼育の
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
私たちは森で野生動物を見ました。
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

重量挙げ
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
重量挙げには規律と正しい技術が必要です。
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

スズメバチ
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
私は巣を邪魔したとき、スズメバチに刺されました。
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

洗う
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
食事の前に手を洗ってください。