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adjective B2
/əˈfekʃənət/
愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す (aijoubukai; omoiyari no aru; yasashii; aijou o shimesu)

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

"She is very affectionate towards her children."

"彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。" (Kanojo wa kodomotachi ni totemo aijoubukai desu.)
adverb B2
/əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/
愛情を込めて (aijou o komete)

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

"She hugged her grandmother affectionately."

"彼女はおばあちゃんを愛情を込めて抱きしめました。" (Kanojo wa obāchan o aijou o komete dakishimemashita.)
affluent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈæfluənt/
裕福 (yūfuku)

having a great deal of money; wealthy

"She grew up in an affluent neighborhood."

"彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。" (Kanojo wa yūfuku na chiiki de sodachimashita.)
afterlife definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

"Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife."

aftermath definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/
影響 (eikyo)

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

"The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating."

"地震の影響は壊滅的でした。" (Jishin no eikyō wa kaimetsu-teki deshita.)
aggravate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
悪化させる (akka saseru)

To make a situation worse or more serious.

"Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition."

"発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。" (Hasshin wo kaku koto wa, joutai wo akka saseru dake desu.)
aggression definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈɡrɛʃən/
攻撃性 (kougekisei)

hostile or violent behavior towards others

"His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting."

"彼の突然の攻撃性は会議で誰もが驚いた。" (Kare no totsuzen no kougekisei wa kaigi de dare mo ga odoroita.)
Agony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み (kyokudo no nikutai-teki matawa seishinteki kutsuu; hageshii itami)

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

"He was in agony after the accident."

"事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。" (jiko go, kare wa hageshii itami ni kurushinde ita.)
adjective B2
/əˈɡriːəbl/
快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち (kaiteki na; tanoshī; miryokuteki na; dōi suru kimochi)

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

"The weather is very agreeable today."

"今日はとても快適な天気です。" (Kyou wa totemo kaiteki na tenki desu.)
agricultural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/
農業の (nougyou no)

relating to farming, agriculture, or the cultivation of land

"The country depends heavily on its agricultural economy."

"その国は農業経済に大きく依存しています。" (Sono kuni wa nougyou keizai ni ookiku izon shiteimasu.)
agriculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
農業 (nougyou)

the practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals

"Agriculture plays a vital role in the country's economy."

"農業は国の経済において重要な役割を果たしています。" (Nougyou wa kuni no keizai ni oite juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashiteimasu.)
aide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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aide (エイド)

noun B2
/eɪd/
アシスタント (ashisutanto)

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

"The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists."

"上院議員のアシスタントがジャーナリストとの会議を組織しました。" (Jōin giin no ashisutanto ga jānarisuto to no kaigi o soshiki shimashita.)
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noun B2
/ˈeɪlmənt/
病気 (byouki)

An illness, typically a minor one.

"He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment."

"彼は軽い胃の病気のために医者に行った。" (Kare wa karui i no byouki no tame ni isha ni itta.)
airy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛəri/
風通しの良い (kaze toshi no yoi)

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

"The new apartment is bright and airy."

"新しいアパートは明るくて風通しが良いです。" (Atarashī apāto wa akarukute kazetoshi ga yoi desu.)
alarming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈlɑrmɪŋ/
衝撃的な; 恐ろしい; 心配させる (shōgeki-teki na; osoroshī; shinpai saseru)

causing worry or fear; disturbing; frightening

"The alarming news about climate change worried everyone."

"気候変動に関する衝撃的なニュースは皆を心配させました。" (Kikō hendō ni kansuru shōgeki-teki na nyūsu wa mina o shinpai sasemashita.)
albeit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
conjunction B2
/ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/
それでも (soredemo)

Although; even though.

"He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly."

"彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。" (Kare wa saishū-teki ni dōi shita ga, soredemo iya iya datta.)
alcoholism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/
アルコール依存症 (arukōru izonshō)

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

"His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life."

"彼のアルコール依存症は、彼の健康と家庭生活に影響を与えた。" (Kare no arukōru izonshō wa, kare no kenkō to katei seikatsu ni eikyō o ataeta.)
alien definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
エイリアン (eirian)

A being from another world; or something foreign, unfamiliar, or strange.

"The movie featured an alien from a distant galaxy."

"その映画には遠い銀河から来たエイリアンが登場しました。" (Sono eiga ni wa tooi ginga kara kita eirian ga toujou shimashita.)
align definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈlaɪn/
整列する / 直線にする (seiretsu suru / chokusen ni suru)

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

"The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission."

"マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。" (Manējā wa chīmu ni mokuhyō o kaisha no misshon ni awaseru yō ni iimashita.)
aligning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ
整列する (seiretsu suru)

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

"Aligning education with global standards is vital."

"教育を世界標準に整列させることは重要です。" (Kyōiku o sekai hyōjun ni seiretsu saseru koto wa jūyō desu.)
alignment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaɪnmənt/
整列 (seiretsu)

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

"The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event."

"惑星の整列は天体イベントのために完璧でした。" (Wakusei no seiretsu wa tentaibento no tame ni kanpeki deshita.)
Allegation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/
告発 (kokuhatsu)

a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

"The politician denied the allegation of corruption."

"政治家は汚職の告発を否定した。" (Seijika wa oshoku no kokuhatsu wo hitei shita.)
allegations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz
告発 (kokuhatsu)

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

"The allegations were investigated by an international body."

"その告発は国際機関によって調査されました。" (Sono kokuhatsu wa kokusai kikan ni yotte chousa saremashita.)
allege definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈlɛdʒ/
主張する (shuchō suru)

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

"The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene."

"証人はその男性が犯罪現場にいたと主張した。" (Shōnin wa sono dansei ga hanzai genba ni ita to shuchō shita.)
alleged definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈlɛdʒd/
疑われた (utagawareta)

said or thought to be true, but not proven

"The alleged thief was caught by the police."

"疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。" (Utagawareta dorobō wa keisatsu ni tsukamatta.)
allegedly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/əˈlɛdʒɪdli/
伝えられたところによると (tsutaerareta tokoro ni yoru to)

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

"He was allegedly involved in the robbery."

"彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。" (Kare wa tsutaerareta tokoro ni yoru to gōtō ni kan'yo shite ita.)
alley definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæli/
路地 (roji)

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

"They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road."

"彼らは暗い路地を通って、メインの道路に到達した。" (Karera wa kurai roji o tōtte, mein no dōro ni tōtatsu shita.)
alliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaɪəns/
同盟 (dōmei)

a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit

"The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense."

"二つの国は防衛を強化するために同盟を結んだ。" (Futatsu no kuni wa bōei o kyōka suru tame ni dōmei o musunda.)
adjective B2
/əˈlaɪd/
連合; 同盟; つながり (allied)

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

"The allied forces worked together during the war."

"連合軍は戦争中に一緒に働いた。" (Rengōgun wa sensō-chū ni issho ni hataraita.)
allocate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈæləkeɪt/
割り当てる (wariauteru)

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

"The manager allocated funds for the new project."

"マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。" (Manējā wa atarashī purojekuto no tame ni shikin o wariatemashita.)
allocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
配分 (haibun)

the process or action of distributing something

"The allocation of funds will be decided next week."

"資金の配分は来週決定されます。" (Shikin no haibun wa raishuu kettei saremasu.)
Allowance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaʊəns/
手当 (teate)

a sum of money given regularly, typically for a specific purpose

"He gets a weekly allowance from his parents."

"彼は親から毎週お小遣いをもらっています。" (Kare wa oya kara maishū okodzukai o moratteimasu.)
ally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈælaɪ/
味方 (mikata)

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

"The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy."

"二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。" (Nikoku wa kyōtsū no teki ni taishite renkei suru koto o kettei shita.)
Almond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːmənd/
アーモンド (aamondo)

edible seed of the almond tree, rich in protein and healthy fats

"She eats almonds every morning for breakfast."

"彼女は毎朝、朝食にアーモンドを食べます。" (kanojo wa mai asa, choushoku ni aamondo wo tabemasu.)
Aloe Vera definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/
アロエベラ (Aloe vera)

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

"The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers."

"アロエベラの植物はオレンジ色や黄色のチューブ状の花を咲かせます。" (Aloe vera no shokubutsu wa orenjiiro ya kiiro no chūbu-jō no hana o sakasemasu.)
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preposition B2
/əˈlɔːŋsaɪd/
隣で (tonari de)

next to or together with someone or something

"She worked alongside her brother in the family business."

"彼女は家族のビジネスで兄と隣で働きました。" (Kanojo wa kazoku no bijinesu de ani to tonari de hatarakimashita.)
alphabetically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/
アルファベット順に (arufabetto jun ni)

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

"The names are listed alphabetically in the register."

"名前は登録簿にアルファベット順に並んでいます。" (namae wa tourokubo ni arufabetto jun ni narande imasu)
Altar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɔːltər/
祭壇 (saitan)

A table or flat surface used in religious rituals or worship.

"The priest placed the offerings on the altar."

"神父は祭壇に供物を置きました。" (Shinpu wa saitan ni kumotsu o okimashita.)
alter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɔːltər/
変更する (henkō suru)

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

"She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better."

"彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。" (Kanojo wa doresu o yori yoku suru tame ni henkō suru koto o kimemashita.)
alteration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
変更 (henkou)

a change or modification made to something

"The tailor made an alteration to the suit."

"仕立屋はスーツに変更を加えました。" (Shitaya wa suutsu ni henkou o kuwaemashita.)
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verb, noun, adjective B2
/ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)
交代、代替 (kōtai, daitai)

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

"The students alternate between online and offline classes."

"学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。" (gakusei-tachi wa onrain to ofurain no kurasu o kōgo ni jukō shimasu.)
altitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæltɪtuːd/
高度 (kōdo)

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

"The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet."

"飛行機は30,000フィートの高度で飛んでいます。" (Hikōki wa 30,000 fīto no kōdo de tondeimasu.)
aluminium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/
アルミニウム (aruminiumu)

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

"Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts."

"アルミニウムは缶や飛行機の部品に使われます。" (aruminiumu wa kan ya hikouki no buhin ni tsukawaremasu)
aluminum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈluːmɪnəm/
アルミニウム (aruminiumu)

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

"The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum."

"飛行機の機体は強いが軽いアルミニウムで作られています。" (Hikouki no kitai wa tsuyoi ga karui aruminiumu de tsukurareteimasu.)
amazon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæməzɒn/
力強い女性 (chikaradzuyoi josei)

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

"She fought like an amazon in the competition."

"彼女は競技でアマゾンのように戦った。" (Kanojo wa kyōgi de Amazon no yō ni tatakatta.)
Ambassador definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/æmˈbæsədər/
大使 (taishi)

a person who represents their country in another country

"The ambassador attended the international peace conference."

"大使は国際平和会議に出席しました。" (taishi wa kokusai heiwa kaigi ni shusseki shimashita)
ambience definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæmbiəns/
雰囲気 (funiki)

The character and atmosphere of a place.

"The restaurant had a romantic ambience."

"レストランにはロマンチックな雰囲気があった。" (Resutoran niwa romanchikkuna funiki ga atta.)
ambiguous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
曖昧な (aimai na)

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain.

"His answer was so ambiguous that no one understood his real opinion."

"彼の答えは非常に曖昧で、誰も彼の本当の意見を理解できませんでした。" (Kare no kotae wa hijō ni aimai de, dare mo kare no hontō no iken o rikai dekimasen deshita.)
ambitious endeavor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər
野心的な試み (yashinteki na kokoromi)

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

"Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration."

"アルテミスは宇宙探査における野心的な取り組みです。" (Arutemisu wa uchuu tansa ni okeru yashinteki na torikumi desu.)
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amend

verb B2
/əˈmɛnd/

to make changes or improvements, often in a legal or written text

"The constitution was amended to reflect the new policies."