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。

C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

混乱の中で転がる

Meaning

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

Example

The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.

突然の停電後、都市は混乱の中に沈んだ。

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。

A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

どこでも

Meaning

In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where

Example

Wherever you go, I will follow.

どこへ行っても、私はあなたについていきます。

A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

驚異

Meaning

a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar

Example

The view from the mountain was a true wonder.

山からの景色は本当に驚異的でした。

A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

労働者

Meaning

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Example

The workers were busy building the bridge.

労働者たちは橋を建設するのに忙しかった。

C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン

Meaning

a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation

Example

The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.

伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。

A2 noun wʊd

wood

木材

Meaning

The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.

Example

Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.

木材は宇宙での耐久性がテストされています。

A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

壁

Meaning

a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area

Example

The wall in our living room is painted blue.

リビングルームの壁は青く塗られています。

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。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

労働力

Meaning

the people engaged in or available for work

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.

その会社は労働力を20％拡大する計画を立てています。

B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

守衛

Meaning

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

Example

The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.

守衛は毎時間工場を巡回して、セキュリティを確保します。

C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

作品の質

Meaning

The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.

Example

The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.

手作りの家具のワークマンシップは完璧でした。

A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

心配する

Meaning

to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned

Example

Don't worry about the exam results.

試験の結果について心配しないでください。

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。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

正当化された

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。

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。

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。

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

いつでも

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

困ったら、いつでも私に電話してください。

B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

ぶらつく

Meaning

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

Example

She likes to wander through the old city streets.

彼女は古い街の通りをぶらつくのが好きだ。

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

A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

有名

Meaning

known by many people; famous or recognized

Example

He is a well-known actor in his country.

彼は自国で有名な俳優です。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

故意で挑発されていない; 性的に不謹慎または放蕩

Meaning

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous

Example

The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.

破壊者たちは公共財産に故意の破壊をもたらしました。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

馬鹿 / 偽の賢い人

Meaning

a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty

Example

He acted like a witling among scholars.

彼は学者たちの中で馬鹿のように振る舞った。

C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

お調子者; いつも冗談を言って楽しむ人

Meaning

a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around

Example

The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.

クラスのワグは、いつも賢い冗談でみんなを笑わせていた。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

口笛を吹く

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

彼は仕事をしながら口笛を吹くのが好きです。

A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

何

Meaning

used to ask for information about something

Example

What is your name?

あなたの名前は何ですか?

B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

温暖化

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

温室効果ガスの影響で、ウォーミングが加速しています。

A1 noun /wel/

Well

井戸; 幸福;

Meaning

a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained

Example

The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.

村人たちは村の中心にある古い井戸から水を汲みます。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西洋の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

Example

She loves western music and culture.

彼女は西洋の音楽と文化が大好きです。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

健康的な; 身体的または道徳的な福祉を促進する

Meaning

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

Example

Eating wholesome food is important for good health.

健康的な食べ物は良い健康のために重要です。

A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

窓

Meaning

an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air

Example

Please open the window for fresh air.

新鮮な空気のために窓を開けてください。

A1 verb /wʊd/

would

だろう

Meaning

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

Example

He said he would help me tomorrow.

彼は明日私を手伝うと言った。

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。

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。

A1 adverb /wen/

When

いつ

Meaning

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Example

When will you arrive at the station?

駅にいつ到着しますか？

A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

スイカ

Meaning

a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds

Example

I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.

私は夏のピクニックのために市場で新鮮なスイカを買いました。

A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

働く

Meaning

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals

Example

He works as a teacher at the local school.

彼は地元の学校で教師として働いています。

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。

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 /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

運動

Meaning

a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health

Example

She does a full-body workout every morning before work.

彼女は毎朝仕事の前に全身の運動をします。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪悪な; 悪党の;

Meaning

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

Example

The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.

邪悪な女王が王女に呪文をかけた。

B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

不平を言う

Meaning

to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound

Example

The child whined about having to go to bed early.

子供は早く寝なければならないことについて不平を言った。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不安定な; 信頼できない; 正常に動作しない

Meaning

unstable; unreliable; not working properly

Example

The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.

古い椅子は不安定で、誰かが座るたびに揺れていました。

A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

その間

Meaning

during the time that something is happening

Example

She was reading while waiting for the bus.

彼女はバスを待っている間に読書をしていた。

A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

価値; 価格;

Meaning

the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued

Example

The painting is worth thousands of dollars.

その絵画は数千ドルの価値があります。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

頑固な; 意図的な

Meaning

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

Example

His wilful disobedience led to punishment.

彼の意図的な不服従は罰に繋がった。

B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

ワイヤレス; ケーブルなし

Meaning

operating without wires; using radio waves for communication

Example

My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.

私のワイヤレスヘッドフォンはケーブルなしで素晴らしい音質を提供します。

A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

温める

Meaning

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

Example

The sun warms the earth during the day.

太陽は昼間に地球を温める。

B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

ウェアラブルデバイス

Meaning

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

Example

Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.

ウェアラブルデバイスは心拍数と身体活動をモニタリングするのに役立ちます。

A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

木製の

Meaning

made of wood

Example

The house had beautiful wooden floors.

その家には美しい木製の床がありました。

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。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

誤って

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

彼はその犯罪で誤って非難された。

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。

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 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

空

Meaning

The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.

Example

The eagle soared high into the welkin.

イーグルは空に高く舞い上がった。

A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

週末

Meaning

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

Example

They are planning a trip for the weekend.

彼らは週末に旅行の計画を立てています。

C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

意図的に

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

He wittingly withheld information from the police.

彼は意図的に警察に情報を隠した。

C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐

Meaning

The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.

Example

His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.

彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

意図的

Meaning

Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.

Example

Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.

彼女の意図的なルール無視は、彼女をトラブルに巻き込んだ。

C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

Example

The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.

二人の隣人は、敷地の境界について何時間も議論しました。

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。

B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。

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。

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

賃金; 給料;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

会社はすべての労働者の最低賃金を引き上げました。

C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理

Meaning

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

Example

The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.

家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

浪費者, 怠け者

Meaning

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

Example

The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.

その若者は家族から浪費者として追放されました。

B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

小麦

Meaning

a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods

Example

Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.

農家は初夏に小麦を収穫しました。

C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

牧畜者

Meaning

a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch

Example

The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.

カウボーイはランチでレングラーとして働いた。

B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鯨

Meaning

a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing

Example

The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

シロナガスクジラは、地球上でこれまでに知られている最大の動物です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 無人地帯; 砂漠

Meaning

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state

Example

They got lost in the wilderness for three days.

彼らは三日間野生の中で迷子になりました。

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。

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。

A1 verb /raɪt/

write

書く

Meaning

to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface

Example

I write letters to my grandmother every month.

私は毎月祖母に手紙を書きます。

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

広げる

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

彼らは来年、道路を広げる予定です。

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 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鳥

Meaning

a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands

Example

The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.

水鳥は池を優雅に泳ぎました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意欲

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

他の人を助ける意欲が彼女を非常に人気者にした。

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。

B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

によって

Meaning

by which; because of which

Example

The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.

その会社は、罰金を支払う契約に同意しました。

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福祉; 健康; 幸福

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

政府は市民の福祉に責任を持っています。

B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温かさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

Example

She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.

彼女は顔に太陽の温もりを感じた。

C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

ウサギの巣穴のネットワーク

Meaning

A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.

Example

The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.

街の古い部分は、狭い通りが入り組んだ迷路のようです。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で

Meaning

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

Example

She gave her wholehearted support to the project.

彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬の

Meaning

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

Example

The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.

冬の風は、外を歩いているときにみんなを震えさせた。

A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

願う

Meaning

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

Example

I wish I could fly like a bird.

私は鳥のように飛べたらいいなと思います。

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。

C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

差し控える

Meaning

to refuse to give or keep back something

Example

The company decided to withhold his bonus.

会社は彼のボーナスを差し控えることにした。

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

耐える / 抵抗する

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

この建物は強い地震に耐えることができます。

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。

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 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

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。

B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

目覚めている; 意識的な

Meaning

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

Example

She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.

彼女は試験のために目覚めている時間を勉強に費やしました。

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 verb /wɪp/

whip

ムチで打つ

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

トレーナーは馬を速く走らせるために鞭で打った。

弱点

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

彼の最大の弱点は忍耐力の欠如です。