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。

B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

魔女

Meaning

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

Example

The old witch cast a spell on the prince.

老女魔法使いは王子に呪文をかけた。

B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

測る

Meaning

to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully

Example

Please weigh the package before shipping.

出荷前に荷物を測ってください。

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 /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 /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 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。

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。

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行儀が良い

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

儀式の間、子供たちは行儀が良かった。

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。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰

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。

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。

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 /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。

B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

荷車

Meaning

a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.

農夫は干し草をワゴンに積んだ。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

意欲がある; 準備ができている

Meaning

ready, eager, or prepared to do something

Example

She is willing to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝う準備ができています。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

野生動物

Meaning

animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment

Example

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

その公園は多種多様な野生動物の家です。

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

私は毎朝7時に目を覚まします。

B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

証人

Meaning

a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law

Example

The witness testified in court yesterday.

証人は昨日法廷で証言しました。

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。