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C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

キャンドルの芯
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
キャンドルの芯は、より良く燃えるために切る必要があります。
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

給仕
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
給仕が丁寧にメニューを持ってきて注文を取った。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内側
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
鍵は引き出しの中にあります。
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 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

毎週
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
私は日曜日に毎週、祖母を訪ねます。
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。
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 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。
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

不足; 必要
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
干ばつの影響を受けた地域では、新鮮な水が不足しています。
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 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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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 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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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 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。
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。
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？
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

財布
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
彼はコーヒーを払うために財布を取り出しました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

その後すぐに
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
彼は自分の間違いを認め、すぐに彼女は彼を許しました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /rɪŋ/

wring

幸せ
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

実行可能な; 実用的な
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
この問題を迅速に解決するために、実行可能な解決策が必要です。
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

何でも
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
あなたは何でも好きなものを選んでください。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

戦争
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
現代の戦争には高度な技術と戦略的計画が含まれています。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
彼の説明は明確さに欠けていた。
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

驚きの表現
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
ワウ、そのパフォーマンスは素晴らしかった！
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。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持つ、使う
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
戦士はその剣を大きな技術で使いました。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

ウェイトレス
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
ウェイトレスは笑顔で注文を取りました。
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。
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。
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。
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.
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。
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。
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 /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

シロアリ
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
シロアリは私たちの家の木製家具を傷つけました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

勝者
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
彼女はレースの勝者でした。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。
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 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。
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 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。
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

週
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
私は今週末までにプロジェクトを終わらせます。
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。
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 /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.