Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

subscriber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səbˈskraɪbər/
サブスクライバー (sabusukuraibā)

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

"She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine."

"彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。" (Kanojo wa gekkanshi no sabusukuraibā desu.)
Subscription definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səbˈskrɪpʃən/
サブスクリプション (sabascripshon)

the action of subscribing to something

"I paid for a subscription to the online learning platform."

"私はオンライン学習プラットフォームのサブスクリプションを購入しました。" (Watashi wa onrain gakushū purattofōmu no sabascripshon o kōnyū shimashita.)
subsequent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
その後の (sono ato no)

coming after something in time; following

"His subsequent success surprised everyone."

"彼のその後の成功は、皆を驚かせました。" (Kare no sono ato no seikou wa, mina o odoro kasemashita.)
subsequently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/
その後 (sono ato)

at a later time; afterward

"He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it."

"彼は試験に失敗し、その後再試験を受けなければならなかった。" (Kare wa shiken ni shippai shi, sono ato saishiken wo ukenakereba naranakatta.)
subsidy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsʌbsɪdi/
助成金 (joseikin)

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.

"The government provided a subsidy to farmers to support crop production."

"政府は作物生産を支援するために農民に助成金を提供しました。" (Seifu wa sakumotsu seisan o shien suru tame ni nōmin ni joseikin o teikyō shimashita.)
Substantial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səbˈstænʃl/
実質的な (jisshitsuteki na)

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

"She received a substantial raise after the successful project."

"彼女は成功したプロジェクト後にかなりの昇給を受けました。" (Kanojo wa seikō shita purojekuto go ni kanari no shōkyū o ukemashita.)
substantial impact definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt
重大な影響 (jūdaina eikyō)

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

"Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering."

"少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。" (Sukoshi no jikan no borantia katsudō demo jūdaina eikyō o ataeru koto ga dekimasu.)
substantially definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/səbˈstænʃəli/
大幅に (ōhaba ni)

to a great extent or degree

"The new policy has substantially improved working conditions."

"新しい政策は労働条件を大幅に改善しました。" (Atarashī seisaku wa rōdō jōken o ōhaba ni kaizen shimashita.)
substitute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/
代替する (daitai suru)

to replace something with another thing

"He will substitute for me while I'm on vacation."

"彼は私が休暇中に代わりに働きます。" (Kare wa watashi ga kyūka-chū ni kawari ni hatarakimasu.)
subtitles definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz
字幕 (jimaku)

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

"Use subtitles for better understanding."

"より良い理解のために字幕を使用してください。" (Yori yoi rikai no tame ni jimaku o shiyou shite kudasai.)
subtle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsʌtl/
微妙 (bimyou)

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious

"She gave him a subtle smile that hinted at her approval."

"彼女は彼に微妙な笑顔を見せ、彼女の承認をほのめかしました。" (Kanojo wa kare ni bimyou na egao o mise, kanojo no shounin o honomekashimashita.)
subtract definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səbˈtrækt/
引く (hiku)

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

"If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5."

"もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。" (Moshi 10 kara 5 wo hiitara, 5 ga eraremasu.)
suburban definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səˈbɜːrbən/
郊外の (kōgai no)

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

"They bought a house in a quiet suburban area."

"彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。" (Karera wa shizuka na kōgai no chiiki ni ie o kaimashita.)
verb B2
/səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
次の / 続く (tsugi no / tsuzuku)

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

"In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly."

"その後の数年間、会社は急速に拡大しました。" (Sono ato no suūnenkan, kaisha wa kyūsoku ni kakudai shimashita.)
succession definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səkˈsɛʃən/
継承 (keishou)

the action or process of following something in order or sequence

"The succession of events was both dramatic and fast-paced."

"出来事の継続的な繰り返しは劇的で、速いペースで進んだ。" (Dekigoto no keizokuteki na kurikaeshi wa gekiteki de, hayai pēsu de susunda.)
Successive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səkˈsɛsɪv/
連続的な (renzokuteki na)

following one after the other in an uninterrupted sequence

"There were several successive failures before the project succeeded."

"プロジェクトが成功する前に、いくつかの連続的な失敗がありました。" (Purojekuto ga seikou suru mae ni, ikutsuka no renzokuteki na shippai ga arimashita.)
Successor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səkˈsɛsər/
後継者 (kōkeisha)

A person or thing that follows another in a position, office, or role.

"The company appointed a successor after the CEO retired."

"CEOが退職した後、会社は後継者を任命した。" (CEO ga taishoku shita ato, kaisha wa kōkeisha o ninmei shita.)
suck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/sʌk/
吸う (suu)

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

"The baby began to suck her thumb."

"赤ちゃんは親指を吸い始めた。" (Akachan wa oyayubi o sui hajimeta.)
sue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/suː/
訴える (uttaeru)

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

"She decided to sue the company for damages."

"彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。" (Kanojo wa songai baishou no tame ni kaisha o uttaeru koto ni kimemashita.)
suffering definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
苦しみ (kurushimi)

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

"They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine."

"彼らは薬で彼の苦しみを和らげようとした。" (Karera wa kusuri de kare no kurushimi o yawarageyou to shita.)
sufficiently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/səˈfɪʃəntli/
十分に (jūbun ni)

to an adequate degree or extent

"She studied sufficiently to pass the exam."

"彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。" (Kanojo wa shiken ni gōkaku suru tame ni jūbun ni benkyō shita.)
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suffocate

verb B2
/ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

"The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room."

Suicide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd/
自殺 (jisatsu)

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

"The article discusses the rising rates of suicide in young people."

"この記事は若者の自殺率の上昇について議論しています。" (Kono kiji wa wakamono no jisatsuritsu no joushou ni tsuite giron shiteimasu.)
suite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/swiːt/
スイート (suīto)

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

"They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel."

"彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。" (Karera wa hoteru no daitōryō suīto ni shukuhaku shite imashita.)
verb B2
/ˈsʌməraɪz/
要約する (youyaku suru)

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

"She summarized the report in just a few minutes."

"彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。" (Kanojo wa suufun de houkokusho o youyaku shita)
summit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsʌmɪt/
頂点, サミット (tōten, samitto)

The highest point of a hill or mountain; a meeting between heads of state or leaders.

"The leaders met at the summit to discuss global issues."

"リーダーたちはサミットで世界的な問題について話し合いました。" (Rīdā-tachi wa samitto de sekaiteki na mondai ni tsuite hanashimashita.)
verb B2
/ˈsʌmən/

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

"The king summoned his advisors to the court."

superb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/suːˈpɜːrb/
素晴らしい (subarashii)

extremely good; excellent

"The hotel provided superb service during our stay."

"ホテルは私たちの滞在中に素晴らしいサービスを提供しました。" (Hoteru wa watashitachi no taizai-chū ni subarashī sābisu o teikyō shimashita.)
superficial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/
表面的な (hyoumenteki na)

Concerned only with the surface or appearance; not deep or thorough.

"His analysis of the issue was rather superficial and lacked depth."

"彼の問題の分析はかなり表面的で、深みが欠けていました。" (Kare no mondai no bunseki wa kanari hyoumenteki de, fukami ga kaketeimashita.)
superfoods definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz
スーパーフード (suupaa fuudo)

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

"Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins."

"ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。" (Burūberī to hōrensō wa bitamin hōfu na suupaa fuudo desu.)
superintendent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/
監督者 (kantokusha)

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

"The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress."

"監督者は進捗を確認するために教室を訪れました。" (Kantokusha wa shinchoku o kakunin suru tame ni kyōshitsu o otozuremashita.)
Superior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/
優れた (sugureta)

better in quality, rank, or importance than others

"This product is superior to its competitors in quality."

"この製品は品質において競合他社を凌駕しています。" (Kono seihin wa hinshitsu ni oite kyōgō tasha o ryōga shiteimasu.)
Superiority definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/
優越性 (yūetsu-sei)

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

"His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores."

"数学における彼の優越性は、彼のテストのスコアから明らかだった。" (sūgaku ni okeru kare no yūetsu-sei wa, kare no tesuto no sukō kara akiraka datta.)
adjective B2
/ˌsuːpərˈnætʃrəl/
超自然的 (chōshizenteki)

Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.

"They claimed to have witnessed supernatural events in the old house."

"彼らは古い家で超自然的な出来事を目撃したと主張しています。" (Karera wa furui ie de chōshizenteki na dekigoto o mokugeki shita to shuchō shiteimasu.)
Superstition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/
迷信 (mishin)

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

"Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition."

"鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。" (kagami o kowasu to 7 nenkan no fūn o maneku, kore wa ippanteki na mishin desu)
supervise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsuːpərvaɪz/
監督する (kantoku suru)

to oversee or manage the work or activities of others

"She was hired to supervise the new team."

"彼女は新しいチームを監督するために雇われました。" (Kanojo wa atarashī chīmu o kantoku suru tame ni yatowaremashita.)
supervision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
監視 (kanshi)

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

"The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager."

"そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。" (Sono purojekuto wa keiken hōfu na manējā no kanshi no moto de kanryō shimashita.)
supervisor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/
監督者 (kantokusha)

a person who manages or directs the work of others

"The supervisor checked the progress of each employee."

"スーパーバイザーは各従業員の進捗を確認しました。" (Sūpābaizā wa kaku jūgyōin no shinchoku o kakunin shimashita.)
Supplement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈsʌplɪmənt/
補助食品 (hojosyokuhin)

Something added to complete or enhance; to add extra to make up for a deficiency.

"She takes vitamin supplements to improve her health."

"彼女は健康を改善するためにビタミンサプリメントを取ります。" (Kanojo wa kenko o kaizen suru tame ni bitamin sapurimento o torimasu.)
adjective B2
/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəri/
補足的な (hosokuteki na)

Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.

"The teacher gave supplementary materials to help the students prepare for exams."

"教師は生徒が試験の準備をするために補助教材を提供しました。" (Kyōshi wa seito ga shiken no junbi o suru tame ni hosoku kyōzai o teikyō shimashita.)
supplier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈplaɪə(r)/
供給者 (kyoukyuusha)

a person or company that provides goods or services

"The supplier delivered the products on time."

"供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。" (Kyoukyuusha wa jikan doori ni shouhin wo nouhin shimashita.)
supportive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səˈpɔːtɪv/
支援的な (shien-teki na)

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

"She was very supportive during my difficult times."

"彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。" (Kanojo wa watashi no konnan na jiki ni hijō ni shien-teki deshita.)
supposedly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/səˈpəʊzɪdli/
いわゆる (iwayuru)

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

"He is supposedly the best player on the team."

"彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。" (Kare wa chīmu de ichiban umai senshu da to iwarete iru.)
suppress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səˈprɛs/
抑える (osaeru)

to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development

"The government tried to suppress the protest."

"政府は抗議を抑え込もうとした。" (Seifu wa kougi o osaekomou to shita.)
Supreme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/suˈpriːm/
最高 (saikou)

highest in rank or authority

"He is the supreme leader of the country."

"彼はその国の最高指導者です。" (Kare wa sono kuni no saikou shidousha desu.)
surge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/sɜːrdʒ/
急増 (kyuuzou)

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

"The crowd surged forward when the gates opened."

"ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。" (Geeto ga hiraku to, gunshuu wa zenpou ni oshiyosemashita.)
surgeon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɜːdʒən/
外科医 (kaiki)

a doctor who performs medical operations

"The surgeon performed a complex heart operation."

"外科医は複雑な心臓手術を行いました。" (Kaiki wa fukuzatsu na shinzou shujutsu o okonaimashita.)
surgical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/
外科手術に関連する (kaishujutsu ni kanren suru)

relating to or involving surgery

"She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage."

"彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。" (Kanojo wa sonshō o shūfuku suru tame ni kaishutekina chiryō o ukemashita.)
Surname definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɜr.neɪm/
苗字 (myouji)

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

"Please write your first name and surname on the form."

"フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。" (Fōmu ni namae to myouji o kaite kudasai.)
surplus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɜːr.plʌs/
余剰 (yojo)

An amount that is more than what is needed.

"The country has a surplus of food this year."

"今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。" (Kotoshi, sono kuni ni wa shokuryou no yojou ga arimasu.)