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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？
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月は満月の夜の後に減少する。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

スイレン
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
白いスイレンが池に優雅に浮かんでいました。
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?
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

織る
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
彼女は美しいカーペットを織ることを学びました。
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 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。
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。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

作家
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
作家は完璧な文を作成するために何時間も費やしました。
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 /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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

作業の流れ、プロセスの順序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
よく構成されたワークフローは生産性を高めます。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

習慣
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
彼女は早く起きました、彼女がするのが習慣だったように。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

無価値な; 役に立たない
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
新しいソフトウェアのアップデート後、古いコンピュータは無価値になった。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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 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。
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 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。
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？
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。
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.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

いななき
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
馬は騎手を見たときにいななきました。
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 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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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 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。
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 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 /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。
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 /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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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 /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

ベスト
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
彼はスーツに黒いベストを着ていた。
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 /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

戦士; 勇敢または経験豊富な戦闘者
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
勇敢な戦士が侵略者から村を守った。
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。
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 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

値する; ふさわしい; 尊敬すべき;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
彼女の慈善活動は彼女を人道的賞に値するものにしました。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻
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。
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

倉庫
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
会社はすべての製品を大きな倉庫に保管しています。
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。
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 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 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

心配な; 面倒な
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
学生の成績が落ちていることは、親にとって心配でした。
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。
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。
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。
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 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

間違い
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
テストでカンニングするのは間違いです。
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.
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。
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。
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/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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

機知
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
彼女は鋭い機知と素早いユーモアのセンスを持っています。
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 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 /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 /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。
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。
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 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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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 /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。
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。
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。