词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

noun B2
/ˈfeɪbəl/
寓話 (yūwa)

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

"Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories."

"イソップの寓話は、簡単な物語を通して貴重な教訓を教えることで有名です。" (Isoppu no yūwa wa, kantan na monogatari o tōshite kichō na kyōkun o oshieru koto de yūmei desu.)
fabric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfæbrɪk/
布地 (nuno)

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

"The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress."

"仕立て屋はドレスを作るために絹の布地を使いました。" (Shitateya wa doresu o tsukuru tame ni kinu no nuno o tsukaimashita.)
face-to-face battle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl
面と面の戦い (men to men no tatakai)

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

"The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies."

"戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。" (Senshi-tachi wa teki to men to men de tatakatta.)
adjective, noun B2
/ˈfeɪʃəl/
フェイシャル (feisharu)

Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face

"She booked a facial at the spa."

"彼女はスパでフェイシャルを予約しました。" (Kanojo wa supa de feisharu o yoyaku shimashita.)
facilitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
促進する、容易にする (sokushin suru, yōi ni suru)

to make an action or process easier or smoother

"The new software will facilitate communication between departments."

"新しいソフトウェアは部門間のコミュニケーションを促進します。" (Atarashī sofutowea wa bumonkan no komyunikēshon o sokushin shimasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈfæktʃuəl/
事実に基づいた; 真実の (jijitsu ni motozuita; shinjitsu no)

based on facts; accurate; true

"The report contains only factual information."

"レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。" (repōto ni wa jijitsu ni motozuita jōhō nomi ga fukumareteimasu.)
faculty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfækəlti/
能力、学部 (nōryoku, gakubu)

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

"She has a remarkable faculty for languages."

"彼女は言語に対して驚異的な能力を持っています。" (Kanojo wa gengo ni taishite kyōiteki na nōryoku o motteimasu.)
fade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/feɪd/
色あせる (iro aseru)

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

"The colors of the old photo have started to fade."

"古い写真の色が薄れてきた。" (Furui shashin no iro ga usurete kita.)
Failing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
失敗; 欠点; 弱点 (shippai, kentō, jakuten)

a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault

"His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings."

"彼の唯一の失敗は、会議中に話しすぎることです。" (Kare no yuiitsu no shippai wa, kaigi-chū ni hanashisugiru koto desu.)
faint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/feɪnt/
気絶する (kizetsu suru)

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

"He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat."

"彼はめまいを感じ、暑さで気を失った。" (Kare wa memai o kanji, atsusa de ki o ushinatta.)
fairness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/
公平 (kouhei)

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

"She always strives for fairness in her decisions."

"彼女は常に自分の決定に公平さを求めています。" (Kanojo wa tsune ni jibun no kettei ni kouhei-sa o motometeimasu.)
Faithful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfeɪθ.fəl/
忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実 (chūjitsuna; seijitsuna; shinnen ni chūjitsu)

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

"She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career."

"彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。" (kanojo wa kyaria o tōjite jibun no shinnen ni chūjitsu deshita.)
adverb B2
/ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/
忠実に (chūjitsu ni)

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

"She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule."

"彼女は忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、毎回忠実に会議に出席しました。" (Kanojo wa isogashī sukejūru ni mo kakawarazu, maikai chūjitsu ni kaigi ni shusseki shimashita.)
fantasy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfæntəsi/
ファンタジー (fantajī)

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

"She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space."

"彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。" (Kanojo wa uchū ryokō ni kansuru ikikito shita fantajī o motteimasu.)
fare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/fɛər/
運賃 (unchin)

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

"The bus fare to the city center is five dollars."

"市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。" (Shinai chūshinbu made no basu unchin wa go doru desu.)
Farewell definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌfer.ˈwel/
さようなら (sayōnara)

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

"The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager."

"会社は退職するマネージャーのためにさようならパーティーを開催しました。" (Kaisha wa taishoku suru manējā no tame ni sayōnara pātii o kaisai shimashita.)
verb B2
/ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/
魅了する (miryō suru)

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

"The magician's performance fascinated the audience."

"マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。" (Majishan no pafōmansu wa kankyaku o miryō shita.)
Fascination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
魅力; 魅了; 魅力的な興味 (miryoku, miryō, miryokuteki na kyōmi)

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

"Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist."

"彼女の古代史への魅力は、彼女を考古学者にさせました。" (Kanojo no kodai shi e no miryoku wa, kanojo o kōkogakusha ni sasemashita.)
fasten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈfæsən/
締める (shimeru)

To attach or secure something firmly in place

"Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off."

"飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。" (Hikouki ga ririku suru mae ni shiitoberuto wo shimete kudasai.)
fatal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfeɪtl/
致命的 (chimiteki)

causing death; leading to disaster

"The accident proved fatal for the driver."

"その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。" (Sono jiko wa unten-shu ni totte chimiteki datta.)
Fate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/feɪt/
運命 (unmei)

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

"She believed it was her fate to become a teacher."

"彼女は教師になる運命だと信じていた。" (Kanojo wa kyoushi ni naru unmei da to shinjite ita.)
fatigue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/fəˈtiːɡ/
疲労 (hirou)

extreme tiredness or exhaustion

"After working for ten hours, she felt a deep sense of fatigue."

"10時間働いた後、彼女は深い疲労を感じた。" (Jūjikan hataraita ato, kanojo wa fukai hirou o kanjita.)
faulty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfɔːlti/
欠陥のある (kekkan no aru)

Having defects or imperfections; not working properly

"The device stopped working because it was faulty."

"その装置は欠陥のあるため動作を停止しました。" (sono souchi wa kekkan no aru tame dousa o teishi shimashita)
favorable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
好ましい (konomashii)

expressing approval or support; advantageous

"The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event."

"屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。" (Okugai ibento ni wa konomashii tenkou deshita.)
favourable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfeɪvərəbl/
好都合な (koutsugou na)

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

"The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event."

"屋外イベントの天候は好都合でした。" (Okugai ibento no tenkou wa koutsugou deshita.)
fearful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfɪr.fəl/
恐ろしい (osoroshii)

feeling afraid or showing fear

"She was fearful of walking alone at night."

"彼女は夜に一人で歩くのを恐れていた。" (Kanojo wa yoru ni hitori de aruku no o osoreteita.)
Feast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/fiːst/
祝宴; 宴会 (shuen, enkai)

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

"The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures."

"結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。" (Kekkonshiki no shuen ni wa ryōke no bunka kara no dentō-teki na ryōri ga fukumarete imashita.)
Feather definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɛðər/
(hane)

a light, soft structure that covers a bird’s body and enables it to fly

"The bird lost a small feather while flying through the trees."

"その鳥は木々の間を飛ぶとき、小さな羽を失いました。" (Sono tori wa kigi no aida o tobu toki, chiisana hane o ushinai mashita.)
federal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfɛdərəl/
フェデラル (federal)

Relating to the central government of a federation.

"The federal government passed a new law on healthcare."

"連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。" (Renpō seifu wa iryō seido ni kansuru atarashī hōritsu o tsūka sasemashita.)
feminine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfɛmənɪn/
女性的 (joseiteki)

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

"She has a very feminine style of dressing."

"彼女はとても女性的な服装スタイルを持っています。" (Kanojo wa totemo joseiteki na fukusō sutairu o motteimasu.)
feminist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɛmənɪst/
フェミニスト (feministo)

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

"She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality."

"彼女は誇りを持って自分をフェミニストだと言い、ジェンダー平等のために戦っています。" (Kanojo wa hokori o motte jibun o feminisuto da to ii, jendā byōdō no tame ni tatakatteimasu.)
Ferry-boat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfer.i boʊt/
フェリー (ferī)

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

"We took the ferry-boat to cross the river."

"私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。" (Watashitachi wa kawa o wataru tame ni ferī bōto ni norimashita.)
Fertile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfɜːr.taɪl/
肥沃 (hiwaku)

capable of producing abundant vegetation or offspring

"The fertile soil yielded a bountiful harvest."

"肥沃な土壌は豊かな収穫を生み出しました。" (Hiwaku na dojo wa yutaka na shūkaku o umidashimashita.)
fertility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/fərˈtɪl.ə.ti/
生殖能力 (seishokunouryoku)

the ability to conceive children or young; the quality of being fertile

"Modern medicine has helped many couples overcome fertility problems."

"現代医学は多くのカップルが不妊の問題を克服するのを助けました。" (Gendai igaku wa ooku no kappuru ga funin no mondai wo kokufuku suru no wo tasukemashita.)
fertilizer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/
肥料 (hiryou)

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

"Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production."

"農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。" (Nouka wa sakumotsu no seisanryou o fuyasu tame ni hiryou o shiyou shimasu.)
Festive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈfɛstɪv/
祝祭的な, 楽しい (shukusaiteki na, tanoshii)

joyful, celebratory, or suitable for a festival

"The streets were decorated with lights in a festive spirit."

"街は祝祭の雰囲気でライトで飾られていました。" (Machi wa shukusai no fun'iki de raito de kazatta remashita.)
Fiance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/
婚約者 (kon'yakusha)

a man who is engaged to be married

"Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner."

"サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。" (Sara wa kazoku no yuushoku no sai ni kon'yakusha o ryoushin ni shoukai shimashita.)
Fiancee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/
婚約者 (kon'yakusha)

a woman who is engaged to be married

"John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee."

"ジョンは彼の婚約者に美しい婚約指輪を買いました。" (Jon wa kare no kon'yakusha ni utsukushii kon'yaku yubiwa o kaimashita.)
fiber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfaɪbər/
繊維 (sen'i)

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

"Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber."

"果物と野菜は繊維が豊富です。" (Kudamono to yasai wa sen'i ga hōfu desu.)
fibre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfaɪ.bər/
繊維 (sen'i)

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

"Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion."

"食物繊維が豊富な食べ物を食べると消化が良くなります。" (Shokumotsu sen'i ga houfu na tabemono wo taberu to shouka ga yoku narimasu.)
Fierce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/fɪəs/
激しい, 凶暴 (hageshī, kyōbō)

showing strong, intense, or aggressive feelings; powerful and violent

"The fierce storm damaged several houses in the village."

"激しい嵐が村のいくつかの家を壊しました。" (Hageshī arashi ga mura no ikutsuka no ie o kowashimashita.)
noun B2
/fɪɡ/
いちじく (ichijiku)

a soft sweet fruit with many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried

"Fresh figs are delicious when eaten with honey."

"新鮮ないちじくは、ハチミツと一緒に食べるとおいしいです。" (shinsen na ichijiku wa hachimitsu to issho ni taberu to oishii desu)
filing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
書類提出; 書類の整理 (shorui teishutsu; shorui no seiri)

the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers

"The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents."

"弁護士はすべての裁判所文書の提出を扱いました。" (Bengoshi wa subete no saibansho bunsho no teishutsu o atsukaimashita.)
film-maker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/
映画製作者 (eiga seisakusha)

A person who directs or produces films

"The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary."

"映画製作者は最新のドキュメンタリーで賞を受賞しました。" (Eiga seisakusha wa saishin no documentary de shou o jushou shimashita.)
filmmaker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/
映画製作者 (eiga seisakusha)

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

"He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry."

"彼は業界で有名なフィルムメーカーです。" (Kare wa gyoukai de yuumei na film maker desu.)
filter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈfɪltər/
フィルター (firutā)

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

"She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid."

"彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。" (Kanojo wa ekitai kara kona o wakeru tame ni kōhī firutā o tsukatta.)
finalize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz
最終決定する (saishū kettei suru)

To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.

"The treaty was finalized after the discussions."

"協定は討論後に最終決定されました。" (Kyōtei wa tōron go ni saishū kettei saremashita.)
financial responsibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/
財務責任 (zaimu sekinin)

The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.

"Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability."

"財務責任は長期的な経済の安定を確保します。" (Zaimu sekinin wa chōkiteki na keizai no antei o kakuho shimasu.)
Fingerprint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/
指紋 (shimon)

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

"The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene."

"警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。" (Keisatsu wa hanzai genba de doa no totte ni kare no shimon o mitsukemashita.)
Firmly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈfɜːmli/
しっかりと (shikkari to)

in a strong, steady, or determined way

"She held his hand firmly as they crossed the road."

"彼女は手をしっかりと握りながら、道路を渡りました。" (Kanojo wa te o shikkari to nigirinagara, dōro o watarimashita.)