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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。
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。
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 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

育ちが良い
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
彼女は素晴らしいマナーを持つ育ちの良い若い女性です。
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

おしゃべりな人
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
パーティーでみんなはそのおしゃべりな人を避けた、なぜなら彼は他の誰にも話す機会を与えなかったから。
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

幸福
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
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 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界遺産
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
スンダルバンズはユネスコの世界遺産です。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

見込みのある; 可能性のある;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
その見込みのある俳優は毎日セリフを練習していた。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

クルミ
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
私は朝食に蜂蜜と一緒にクルミを食べるのが好きです。
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 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 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行への欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。
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。
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。
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。
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法; 道; スタイル; 手段
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
この問題を解決するためにもっと良い方法が必要です。
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

ワックス
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
彼女は古い手紙を封印するためにキャンドルのワックスを使いました。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

疲れさせる; 退屈で疲れる
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
その疲れさせる旅行は12時間かかりました。
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。
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。
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。
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

水やり
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
彼女は毎朝植物に水をやります。
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。
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。
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

被害を与える
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
嵐は沿岸の村に大きな被害をもたらしました。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲れた; くたびれた
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
彼女は12時間働いた後、疲れを感じました。
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。
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。
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。
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
彼女は有名な作家の妻です。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

裕福な; 金持ちの; 繁栄した
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
裕福な実業家は慈善活動に何百万ドルも寄付しました。
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 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。
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 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。
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

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 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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

細くて儚い
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
彼女の細い髪は風にそっと舞っていた。
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

私たち
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
私たちは今日の午後公園に行きます。
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
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。
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 /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

放浪者; 明確な目的地なしに旅をする人
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
放浪者は固定された目的地なしで異なる国々を探検しました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

青白い
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

策略, 欺瞞
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
彼は彼女の信頼を勝ち取るためにあらゆる策略を使った。
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。
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。
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

歩く
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
私は毎朝学校まで歩いて行きます。
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
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 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野生のイノシシ
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
ワイルドボアは森を速く駆け抜けた。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

選別する;もみ殻から穀物を分ける
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委員会は応募者のリストを10人のファイナリストに絞り込む予定です。
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

小さな束や部分
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
煙のウィスプが煙突から上がった。
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.
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

かどうか
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
私は行くべきかどうか分かりません。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

分水嶺, 重要な転換点
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
独立運動は国の歴史の中で分水嶺となった。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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 /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。
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 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
強い意志力は長期的な目標を達成するために不可欠です。