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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。
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。
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 /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 /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

無駄遣い
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
会社はより良い在庫管理を導入することにより、食料の無駄遣いを減らしました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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
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。
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。
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。
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.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

その間
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
彼女はバスを待っている間に読書をしていた。
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。
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 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

空
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
イーグルは空に高く舞い上がった。
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。
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。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

風力エネルギー
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
風力エネルギーはマスダール市で活用されています。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

誤った考え方
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
その政策は誤った考え方で有害だと見なされた。
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 /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。
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 /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。
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。
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

ワックスゴード
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
ワックスゴードのスープは非常に栄養があり、消化を助けます。
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。
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 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 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

価値がある
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
シェルターでボランティアをすることは価値のある経験でした。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

正当化された
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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 /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 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。
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。
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 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。
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 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 /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。
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。
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 adjective /waɪt/

White

白; 純粋
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式に美しい白いドレスを着ていました。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

どれ
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
赤と青、どちらを選びますか？
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。
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 /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 /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。
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。
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 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。
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 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.
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界環境デー
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。
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 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 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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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 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。
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 /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。
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 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 /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 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。
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

水曜日
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
会議は水曜日の午後に予定されています。
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。
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 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。
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

警告
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
上昇する温度についての警告は、緊急の対応を要求します。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病棟
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
彼女は子供病棟に入院しました。
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。
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 /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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

惨めな; みじめな; 品質の悪い
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
難民たちは惨めな状況で生活していた。
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 /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 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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

渦巻き
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
指紋に明確な渦巻きのパターンが表示されていました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。