Vokabulare

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Unstable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈsteɪbəl/
不安定 (fu antei)

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

"The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs."

"不安定な経済は、人々を自分たちの仕事について心配させました。" (Fuan tei na keizai wa, hitobito o jibuntachi no shigoto ni tsuite shinpai sasemashita.)
unsteady definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈstɛdi/
不安定な (fuantei na)

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

"She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey."

"長旅の後、彼女は足元が不安定だった。" (Nagata bi no ato, kanojo wa ashimoto ga fuantei datta)
Unsuitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈsuːtəbl/
不適切; 不適当 (futekisetsu; futekitou)

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

"This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party."

"このフォーマルなドレスはカジュアルなビーチパーティには不適切です。" (Kono fōmaru na doresu wa kajuaru na bīchi pātī ni wa futekisetsu desu.)
Unthinkable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/
想像を絶する (souzou o zessuru)

impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration

"It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town."

"私たちの平和な街でそのような悲劇が起こるなんて、想像を絶していました。" (Watashitachi no heiwa na machi de sono youna higeki ga okoru nante, souzou o zesshite imashita.)
untie definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ʌnˈtaɪ/
解く (toku)

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

"She untied the rope to free the boat."

"彼女は船を自由にするためにロープを解いた。" (kanojo wa fune o jiyuu ni suru tame ni roopu o toita)
unveil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ʌnˈveɪl/
発表する (happyo suru)

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

"The company will unveil a new product next week."

"会社は来週新製品を発表します。" (Kaisha wa raishū shin seihin o happyō shimasu.)
adjective B2
/ʌnˈwel.kəm/
不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない (fukai na; nozomashikunai; shoutai sarete inai)

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

"The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans."

"その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。" (Sono kangei sarenai nyuusu wa karera no kyūka keikaku o dainashi ni shimashita.)
Unwilling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
嫌がる; したくない; (iyagaru; shitakunai)

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

"He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone."

"彼は誰にも自分の秘密を共有することを望まなかった。" (Kare wa dare ni mo jibun no himitsu o kyōyū suru koto o nozomanakatta.)
unwillingly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/
不本意に (fuhoni ni)

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

"She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting."

"彼女は不本意に会議に出席することに同意した。" (kanojo wa fuhoni ni kaigi ni shusseki suru koto ni doi shita)
unwise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈwaɪz/
賢明でない (kenmei denai)

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

"It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company."

"すべてのお金を1つの会社に投資するのは賢明でないことです。" (Subete no okane o hitotsu no kaisha ni tōshi suru no wa kenmei denai koto desu.)
Unworthy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈwɜːrði/
値しない; 価値がない (ataishinai; kachi ga nai)

not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit

"He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition."

"彼はそのような賞賛と認識を受けるには値しないと感じた。" (Kare wa sono yōna shōsan to ninshiki o ukeru ni wa atai shinai to kanjita.)
noun B2
/ˈʌpˌkiːp/
維持管理 (Iji kanri)

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

"The upkeep of the old house is very expensive."

"古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。" (Furui ie no iji kanri wa hijō ni kōka desu.)
adjective B2
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/
困難な; 大きな努力が必要な; 上向きの傾斜 (konnan na; ookina doryoku ga hitsuyou na; ue-muki no keisha)

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

"Learning a new language can be an uphill battle."

"新しい言語を学ぶことは困難な戦いである可能性があります。" (Atarashii gengo o manabu koto wa konnan na tatakai de aru kanousei ga arimasu.)
uphold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ʌpˈhoʊld/
維持する (ijisuru)

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

"The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs."

"裁判官は、どんな犠牲を払っても正義を守ると約束しました。" (Saibankan wa, donna gisei o hatatte mo seigi o mamoru to yakusoku shimashita.)
adjective, adverb B2
/ˈʌpraɪt/
幸福 (kōfuku)

positioned vertically; morally good and honest

"He remained upright despite the strong winds."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, jibun no kōfuku o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
urbanization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
都市化 (toshika)

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

"Rapid urbanization has led to increased infrastructure development."

"急速な都市化は、インフラの発展の増加をもたらしました。" (Kyūsokuna toshika wa, infura no hatten no zōka o motarashimashita.)
urge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɜːrdʒ/
促す (unagasu)

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

"Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly."

"医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。" (Isha wa kanja ni teikiteki ni undō suru yō ni unagashimasu.)
Urgency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
緊急 (kinkyuu)

The quality of requiring immediate attention or action.

"The doctor emphasized the urgency of starting treatment right away."

"医者は治療をすぐに開始する緊急性を強調しました。" (Isha wa chiryou o sugu ni kaishi suru kinkyuusei o kyoucho shimashita.)
urgently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
緊急に (kinkyu ni)

in a way that requires immediate attention or action

"The patient urgently needs medical attention."

"患者は緊急に医療処置が必要です。" (kanja wa kinkyu ni iryo shochi ga hitsuyo desu)
Usage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/
使用 (shiyou)

The action of using something; the way in which a word or phrase is normally used.

"The book explains the proper usage of technical terms."

"その本は技術的な用語の正しい使用法を説明しています。" (Sono hon wa gijutsuteki na yougo no tadashii shiyouhou o setsumei shiteimasu.)
Utility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/juːˈtɪləti/
有用性 (yūyōsei)

The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

"The utility of smartphones in daily life is undeniable."

"スマートフォンの有用性は日常生活で否定できません。" (Sumātofon no yūyōsei wa nichijō seikatsu de hitei dekimasen.)
utilization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
利用 (riyō)

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

"The efficient utilization of resources is key to success."

"資源の効果的な利用が成功の鍵です。" (Shigen no kōka-teki na riyō ga seikō no kagi desu.)
utilize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/
利用する (riyousuru)

to make practical or effective use of something

"The company aims to utilize solar energy for production."

"その会社は生産のために太陽光エネルギーを活用することを目指しています。" (Sono kaisha wa seisan no tame ni taiyōkō enerugī o katsuyō suru koto o mezashiteimasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈʌtmoʊst/
幸福 (kōfuku)

Greatest or highest in degree, importance, or extent.

"She showed the utmost respect to her teachers."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, kōfuku o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
Utter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈʌtər/
発言する (hatsugen suru)

To speak or pronounce words aloud.

"He could barely utter a word after the shocking news."

"衝撃的なニュースの後、彼はほとんど言葉を発することができなかった。" (Shōgeki-teki na nyūsu no ato, kare wa hotondo kotoba o hatsugen suru koto ga dekinakatta.)
Utterly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈʌtərli/
完全に (kanzen ni)

completely or absolutely

"She was utterly surprised by the news."

"彼女はそのニュースに完全に驚いていた。" (Kanojo wa sono nyūsu ni kanzen ni odoroite ita.)