出題する
setting questions (to set questions, prepare test items)
→ In this year's exam, there were many questions related to environmental issues.
口頭
oral, verbal, by word of mouth
→ It is more accurate to convey it in writing than to explain it orally.
記述する
description, writing (to describe, write down)
→ I feel that descriptive questions are more difficult than multiple-choice ones.
万全な
flawless, thorough, all possible (measures)
→ I made thorough preparations and tackled the presentation.
難易度
degree of difficulty
→ In this game, you can freely adjust the degree of difficulty.
基準
standard, criterion, benchmark
→ This product meets international standards.
沸く
to boil; to get excited, to erupt in cheers
→ Once the water boils, please put in the pasta.
さえる(冴える)
to be clear-headed; to be vivid, clear
→ Drinking coffee made my head clear and alert.
度忘れする
temporary lapse of memory (to slip one's mind)
→ I completely blanked on my friend's phone number.
ところどころ(所々)
here and there, in places
→ This road has holes in places.
あべこべな
reverse, opposite, inverted
→ I accidentally put my shoes on the wrong feet.
見落とす
to overlook, to miss, to fail to notice
→ I had overlooked an important email.
持参する
bringing (to bring with oneself)
→ Please bring your own drinks to the party.
案の定
just as expected, sure enough (usually bad)
→ Due to lack of practice, as expected, we lost the match.
不正な
unfair, unjust, dishonest, illicit
→ To prevent unauthorized access, please change your password regularly.
即刻
immediately, at once, instantly
→ If dangerous goods are found, evacuate immediately.
失格する
disqualification (to be disqualified)
→ Doping was revealed, and the athlete was disqualified.
誤り
mistake, error, slip
→ Please check once more whether there are any errors in the report.
内心
innermost thoughts, at heart, secretly
→ Deep down I was anxious, but I faced the interview with a smile.
念じる
to pray, to wish silently, to chant
→ Praying for my family's health, I offered prayers at the temple.
歴然とする
evident, obvious, patent (to be plain)
→ The difference between those who practiced and those who didn't is unmistakable.
落胆する
discouragement, despondency (to be crestfallen)
→ Job hunting is not going well, and I am feeling discouraged.
がっくり[と]する
disappointed, heartbroken (to droop, feel crushed)
→ The trip I was looking forward to got cancelled, leaving me completely crushed.
辛うじて
barely, narrowly, by the skin of one's teeth
→ I barely made it in time for the last train.
