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noun

An act of recommending someone or something as suitable for a particular purpose or role.

"先生から大学の推薦をもらった。"

noun

The act of staying in a particular place for a period of time, often used for visits to foreign countries or different cities.

"日本での滞在を楽しんでください。"

noun

To make something last longer in time or space. It is often used for deadlines, stays, or lengths of time.

"締め切りを3日間、延長してもらいました。"

noun

A state where a machine, vehicle, or system is not working correctly or has broken down.

"エレベーターが故障しているので、階段を使ってください。"

noun

The place where you work, such as an office, factory, or shop.

"私の職場は家から歩いて10分です。"

noun

Being in charge of a specific task, area, or group of people.

"私はこのプロジェクトの担当です。"

noun, verb

The act of making something known to the public, especially to encourage people to buy a product or support an idea.

"新商品の宣伝をテレビで行います。"

noun

The action of seeking advice or discussing a matter with someone to reach a decision or get help.

"進路について先生に相談しました。"

noun

The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone; a quality that excites curiosity.

"私は日本の歴史に興味があります。"

noun

A record of past events, experiences, or accomplishments; often used in the context of one's career or background.

"面接の前に、私の履歴を確認してください。"

noun

The delivery of goods or mail from one location to another. Frequently used in shopping and logistics contexts in IELTS.

"荷物の配送状況をネットで確認した。"

noun

Transferring or substituting something, such as a payment or a scheduled service. Common in IELTS contexts like banking or travel (substitute transport).

"電車が止まったので、振替輸送を利用した。"

noun

Free time or leisure time when one is not working or performing duties. It is often used to discuss hobbies and relaxation activities.

"余暇をどのように過ごしますか？"

noun

A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance. Often used in the context of urban living.

"近所の工事の騒音で、夜眠れません。"

noun

The amount of money paid periodically by a tenant to a landlord for the use of a property or house.

"東京は家賃が非常に高い。"

noun

The history of a person's life, especially their work experience and education.

"彼は素晴らしい経歴の持ち主だ。"

noun

The latest time or date by which something should be completed or submitted. Frequent in both work and study contexts.

"レポートの締め切りは明日です。"

noun

Information such as a phone number or email address that allows someone to be contacted. Vital for any communication-based task.

"念のため、私の連絡先を教えておきますね。"

verb

To give someone a job in exchange for payment. It is a core verb for discussing employment and labor markets in the IELTS test.

"その会社は新しいプログラマーを３人雇った。"

noun

The provision or payment of money, goods, or benefits, typically from an employer to an employee.

"会社から通勤手当が支給されます。"

noun

The latest time or date by which something should be completed or submitted.

"レポートの締切は今週の金曜日です。"

noun

A statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially regarding weather. It is based on available data and analysis.

"天気予報によると、明日は雨が降るそうです。"

adjective

Providing physical ease and relaxation; pleasant and comfortable.

"このホテルはとても快適です。"

noun

The act of going from one place to another, typically over a long distance and for pleasure or business.

"来月、北海道へ旅行に行く予定です。"

noun

The act of inviting people to apply for something, such as a job, a club, or a competition.

"新しいアルバイトを募集しています。"

noun

The act of returning money previously paid; a refund or reimbursement.

"チケットの払い戻しをお願いします。"

noun

Hardship, trouble, or great effort experienced while trying to achieve something. Used to talk about personal experiences or challenges.

"日本語の習得には、多くの苦労がありました。"

noun, adjective

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

"子供たちが安全に遊べる場所が必要です。"

noun

The act of seeking employees or a job advertisement for a vacant position.

"新聞の求人欄を見て、この仕事に応募しました。"

noun

A place where a person lives; a house, apartment, or other shelter.

"新しい住居を探すために不動産屋へ行った。"

noun

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; social services provided by a government for people in need.

"将来は、福祉に関わる仕事がしたいです。"

noun

The act of using something again for the same or a different purpose, often to reduce waste.

"空き瓶を洗って再利用しています。"

noun

A situation in which a large number of vehicles are close together and unable to move or moving very slowly.

"交通渋滞のせいで、会議に遅れました。"

noun

A state of being crowded or congested with many people or vehicles.

"通勤時間帯の電車は、とても混雑している。"

noun

A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone; interest or concern.

"彼は政治に強い関心を持っています。"

noun

The act of formally declining or refusing an offer, invitation, or position.

"体調不良のため、試合を辞退した。"