Vocabulary and Phrases for EIKEN pre-2 Speaking Test

Word Japanese Meaning Example

accept We accepted the invitation
to the party.
consider We have to consider all the
options.
custom Omotenashi is a Japanese
custom.
demand He is demanding more
salary from his company.
empty The room is very empty.
let You should let your child
play outside.
opinion My opinion is different
from his.
particular Is there any particular
country you want to visit?
product We need to make a new
skin care product.
recent I missed the most recent
episode of my favorite TV
show.
reduce We need to reduce the
amount of time spent on the
Internet.
spread Please help me spread the
picnic blanket.
against my will He had to leave his job
against his will.
as a result As a result, they were able
to buy a new house.
be aware of You need to be aware of the
danger in this area.

be about to The class is about to start in

 two minutes.
come up with We need to come up with a
better plan.
end up with I ended up with a bad score
because I did not study
hard.
get along with I think I get along with him
very well.
happen to I happened to meet an old
friend yesterday.