Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
Sabotage
サボタージュ
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
B2 verb
sack
解雇する
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
B2 adjective
Sacred
神聖な
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
B2 noun
sacrifice
犠牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
B2 noun/verb
saddle
馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
B2 noun
Safeguard
保護措置
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
B2 verb
salute
敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
B2 noun
sanctuary
避難所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
B2 adjective
Sandy
砂の; 砂質の
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
B2 noun
sanitation
衛生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
B2 noun
sarcasm
皮肉
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
B2 adjective
sarcastic
皮肉な
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
B2 noun
satellite
人工衛星
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
B2 noun
satire
風刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
B2 adjective
Savage
野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
B2 noun
Saxophone
サクソフォン
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
B2 verb
scan
幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
B2 noun
scandal
スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
B2 noun
Scar
傷跡
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
B2 adjective
Scarce
希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
B2 adverb
Scarcely
ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
B2 noun
scarcity
不足
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
B2 verb
scare
怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
B2 adjective
Scarlet
スカーレット
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.