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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。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

レンチ
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
彼はボルトを締めるためにレンチを使った。
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。
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。
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

お調子者; いつも冗談を言って楽しむ人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
クラスのワグは、いつも賢い冗談でみんなを笑わせていた。
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。
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。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北の冬は非常に厳しく、大雪が降ることがあります。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

善行者
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。
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 /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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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.
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 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 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。
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。
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 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 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

ようこそ
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
あなたはいつでも私たちの家にようこそ。
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。
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

時計; 監視; 観察
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
彼は会議に遅れないか確認するために時計を見ました。
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。
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 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 /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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /rek/

Wreck

破壊; 車両事故;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
自動車の事故で高速道路が数時間封鎖された。
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。
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.
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗濯屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗濯屋は村のすべての家から汚れた服を集めました。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。
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 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 /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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。
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。
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。
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
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

目覚めている; 意識的な
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
彼女は試験のために目覚めている時間を勉強に費やしました。
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。
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。
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

歩く
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
毎朝歩くことは健康に良いです。
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

内向的
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
その事件の後、彼は内向的になり、友達を避けるようになった。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

ウェルウィッシャー
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
多くのウェルウィッシャーが彼女の卒業を祝うために来ました。
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。
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

意志
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
彼女は明日会議に出席します。
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。
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。
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 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 /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。
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。
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

語形成
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
語形成は言語学の重要な分野です。
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。
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 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！
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。
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。
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。
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。
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.
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 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 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 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 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。
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。
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 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。
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 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.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生動物の回廊
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
野生動物の回廊は断片化した生息地を繋ぎ、種の移動を可能にします。
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。
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。