Mimikara Oboeru N2 Vocabulary Lesson 7: Compound Words and Advanced Verbs

→ My appetite decreased because of summer fatigue.

→ For my health, the doctor told me to lose weight.

→ This company is developing new software.

→ The department store opens at 10 a.m.

→ After gaining experience as a doctor, I opened my own practice in my hometown.

→ An international conference will be held in Tokyo next month.

→ For safety reasons, this place is not open to the public.

→ Business conditions worsened, so the factory was scheduled to close.

→ This container can be sealed airtight so that no air passes through.

→ The company is working to improve employees' working conditions.

→ The engine of this car was improved, so its performance became better.

→ The new prime minister promised to reform the education system.

→ From next April, the law will be revised and put into effect.

→ The consumption tax rate was revised to 10%.

→ Work is underway to renovate the old bridge for safety.

→ The two people's testimonies matched perfectly.

→ He works hard, while at the same time he does not forget to enjoy himself.; Global warming keeps getting worse.

→ This room is always kept at a constant temperature.

→ The ramen portions at this shop are large, so one serving is enough.; My younger brother got a job and finally became independent.

→ He graduated from a top university and joined a top company.

→ My tired face is reflected in the mirror.

→ I projected a photo onto the wall with a projector.

→ It felt good, so I soaked in the bath for a long time.

→ I soak the dirty clothes in water with detergent.

→ A ball is floating in the pool.; A good idea came to mind.

→ She had tears in her eyes and asked for help.

→ Wood floats on water, but stones sink.; I saved money on food because I did the shopping cheaply.

→ I dived into the sea and saw many beautiful fish.

→ Oil splashed and burned me.; On a rainy day, a car splashed mud on me.

→ I climbed the mountain carrying a large backpack.

→ The police are chasing the escaped criminal.

→ The child ran after the ball and dashed into the road.

→ I finally caught up with the runner ahead of me.

→ I overtook the truck in front on the expressway.

→ Someone called my name from behind, so I turned around.

→ I caught fish in the river.; The company hired five new employees.; He served as chairman of the meeting.

→ I was using my phone during class, and the teacher confiscated it.

→ My company actively adopts new technology.

→ I sharpened the pencil with a knife.; We need to cut unnecessary parts from next year's budget.

→ I tied up the old newspapers with string and threw them away.

→ I wrung out the wet towel tightly.

→ The Earth revolves around the Sun.

→ I turned the doorknob, but it would not open because it was locked.

→ Long texts are divided into paragraphs to make them easier to read.

→ I teamed up with him and started a new project.

→ I assembled the bookshelf while looking at the instructions.

→ A new player joined the team, increasing its strength.

→ The soup tasted bland, so I added a little salt.

→ As expected of a professional, it has turned out to be a wonderful work.

→ I want to finish the report perfectly by the deadline.

→ When I happened to pass the bakery, I smelled something nice.

→ He travels all over the world for work.

→ I ran around the park.; The siblings are in conflict over the inheritance.

→ I supplement nutrients that are lacking in my diet with supplements.

→ I prevent colds by washing my hands and gargling.

→ He saved the life of a child who fell into the river.

→ Everyone except Mr. Sato agreed with the plan.

→ The explanation is long, so I will omit the detailed parts.

→ I made a driving error and caused an accident.

→ The man stole 100 million yen from the bank and fled.

→ I no longer needed my winter clothes, so I put them away in the closet.

→ I had been neglecting my studies, so my test results were poor.

→ He lost both his job and his family in an accident.

→ We aggressively attacked the opposing team's weak point.

→ He glared at me with a frightening expression.

→ He was not the only one responsible for the failure, but everyone blamed him.

→ I was deeply shocked when a friend I trusted betrayed me.

→ Whenever he has a problem, he always relies on other people.

→ I was robbed while traveling.

→ I invited friends to my house and had a party over the weekend.; His careless remark caused major confusion.

→ While I was fishing, some trash got caught on the hook.; I fell for a simple scam and lost money.

→ I hung my coat on the hook.; He tricks people with clever words and sells them expensive items.

→ The umbrella turned inside out because of the strong wind.

→ When grilling fish, it is difficult to turn it over skillfully.

→ The picture hanging on the wall shifted slightly because of the earthquake.

→ Please move the desk a little to the right.

→ Heavy rain caused the mountain slope to collapse and block the road.

→ They demolish the old house and build a new building.; Could you break this 10,000-yen bill into 1,000-yen bills?

→ A typhoon is approaching, and the sea is very rough.

→ While I was away, a burglar broke in and ransacked my house.

→ He finally admitted that he had been wrong.

→ After finishing the exam, please review your answers once more.

→ Because I take this road every day, the scenery is very familiar to me.

→ The company is seeking highly skilled personnel.

→ There is a hole in the bucket, and water is leaking out.; An important secret leaked from somewhere.

→ He carelessly leaked company secrets to outsiders.

→ The tree in the garden is bearing lots of delicious-looking persimmons.

→ I grilled the fish too long and it burned completely black.

→ His actions went against everyone's expectations.

→ The bread puffed up nicely and baked beautifully.; She puffed out her cheeks just because she was mildly scolded.

→ My expectations keep growing, and I am getting excited.; The budget grew much larger than originally planned.

→ The child is trying hard to inflate a balloon.

→ The pencil had become blunt, so I sharpened it with a knife.

→ This rule does not apply to all employees.

→ My older brother graduated from university and got the job he wanted.

→ Starting this year, I will be in charge of this class as homeroom teacher.

→ In the event of a disaster, please evacuate according to the staff's instructions.

→ He muttered, “I'm tired,” in a low voice.

→ At the meeting, he clearly stated his opinion.

→ Every morning I wake up at six to the sound of birds.