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C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

戦闘的
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
その部族は戦闘的な伝統で知られていました。
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。
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。
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重さ
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
パッケージの重さは10キログラムでした。
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。
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
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

風
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
風が木の葉を吹き飛ばした。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

いたずら好きな、遊び心のある
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
彼のいたずらなコメントはみんなを笑わせた。
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

弱める
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
その病気は彼の免疫システムを著しく弱めました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

富
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
富の創出には、あなたが眠っている間にお金を生む資産を作ることが含まれます。
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。
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天気
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
天気予報は明日、激しい雨が降ると予測しています。
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

レスリング
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
子供たちは遊び場でレスリングするのが好きです。
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 /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。
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包む
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
プレゼントをカラフルな紙で包んでください。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

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。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

乾燥ししわだらけの顔
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
乾燥ししわだらけの顔をした老人が静かに隅に座っていた。
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; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

洗浄
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
定期的な洗濯は衛生を保つのに役立ちます。
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

全く
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
彼女はその問題に全く興味がありません。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

世界
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
世界は毎日ますます相互接続されています。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

語形成
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
語形成は言語学の重要な分野です。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水の浄化装置
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
私たちは清潔な飲料水を確保するために、キッチンに水の浄化装置を設置しました。
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

魔女術
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
古代には、多くの人々が魔女術を信じていました。
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 /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

結婚
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

水差し
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
キッチンの水差しは新鮮な飲料水でいっぱいでした。
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。
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?
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

着る
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
彼女は明るい色を着るのが好きです。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
彼は手首に時計をしていた。
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。
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

子犬
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
農夫は小屋の近くで隠れている狼の子犬を見つけました。
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

風の強い
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
風がとても強くて、傘がひっくり返った。
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。
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。
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 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？
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

戦争
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
戦争は5年間続き、大きな破壊を引き起こしました。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北の冬は非常に厳しく、大雪が降ることがあります。
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

身をよじる
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
彼は足首を捻った後、痛みで身をよじっていた。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
その小説は戦争の犠牲者の悲惨さを描いています。
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。
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

引き出し
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
彼は銀行口座から500ドルを引き出しました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

機知に富んだ; 面白い
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
彼女の機知に富んだ答えは、批評家の質問に対して観客全体を感動させました。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

誰の
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
電話が盗まれた女の子は私のいとこです。
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。
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

職場
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
職場で良好なコミュニケーションを保つことは非常に重要です。
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

空中に漂う
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
新鮮なパンの香りがキッチンを漂ってきた。
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。
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

広い; 広大
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
この地点で川は非常に広いです。
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。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
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。
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。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸せ
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
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 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。
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。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

悩み
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
市場の崩壊後、会社は財政的な問題に直面しました。
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 /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

小さな波
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
池は風によって引き起こされた小さな波によってのみ乱されました。
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

翼で飛ぶ
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
鳥は空を飛ぶ。
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。
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。
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

広範囲
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
気候変動の影響は世界中に広範囲にわたって広がっています。
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。
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

誰
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
今晩パーティーに誰が来ますか？
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

無駄にする
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
ソーシャルメディアはしばしば貴重な時間を無駄にする原因となります。
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
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 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

ワークショップ
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
このワークショップは、若い専門職の技術スキル向上に焦点を当てました。
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生動物の回廊
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
野生動物の回廊は断片化した生息地を繋ぎ、種の移動を可能にします。
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

ホエイ
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
ホエイプロテインはアスリートやボディビルダーの間で人気があります。
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

ヨチヨチ歩き
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
カモは庭をヨチヨチ歩きで渡った。
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 /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。
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 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。