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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全に; 完全に

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

私はこのプロジェクトに完全にコミットしています。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

よくできた; 完全に調理された

Meaning

performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly

Example

The project was well-done and impressed everyone.

そのプロジェクトはよくできており、皆を感動させました。

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。

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 /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

特定のユーザー、ソフトウェア、またはIPアドレスを安全で信頼できるものとして識別する

Meaning

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

Example

Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.

認証済みのアプリケーションのみがホワイトリストを通過できます。

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。

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。

C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

力づくで奪う

Meaning

to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle

Example

The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.

警察は容疑者の手から武器を引き離さなければならなかった。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重さ

Meaning

a measure of how heavy something is

Example

The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.

パッケージの重さは10キログラムでした。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

働いている

Meaning

engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task

Example

She is working on her project right now.

彼女は今、プロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

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。

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。

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.

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 /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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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 /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。

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

雑草

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

庭は雑草でいっぱいで、取り除かなければならなかった。

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。

A1 verb /wʊd/

would

だろう

Meaning

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

Example

He said he would help me tomorrow.

彼は明日私を手伝うと言った。

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。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

健康的な; 身体的または道徳的な福祉を促進する

Meaning

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

Example

Eating wholesome food is important for good health.

健康的な食べ物は良い健康のために重要です。

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。

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。

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。

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。

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。

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 /rɪt/

writ

裁判所命令

Meaning

A formal written order issued by a court.

Example

The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.

裁判官はハベアス・コーパス命令を発行しました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

子犬

Meaning

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

Example

The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.

農夫は小屋の近くで隠れている狼の子犬を見つけました。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

貝殻のネックレス

Meaning

beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration

Example

The tribe traded furs for wampum.

部族は毛皮と引き換えに貝殻のネックレスを取引した。

A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

洗う

Meaning

to clean with water; to remove dirt

Example

Please wash your hands before eating.

食事の前に手を洗ってください。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

身をよじる

Meaning

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

Example

He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.

彼は足首を捻った後、痛みで身をよじっていた。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 verb /raɪt/

write

書く

Meaning

to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface

Example

I write letters to my grandmother every month.

私は毎月祖母に手紙を書きます。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

Example

He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.

A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

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 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生の; 未飼育の

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

私たちは森で野生動物を見ました。

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。

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。

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。

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.

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。

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 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。

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 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。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

結婚式

Meaning

a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations

Example

They are planning a wedding in the summer.

彼らは夏に結婚式を計画しています。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。

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 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。

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。

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 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。

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。