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provisions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
prəˈvɪʒ.ənz
規定 (kitei)

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

"Provisions must align with public aspirations."

"規定は公衆の期待と一致しなければならない。" (Kitei wa kōshū no kitai to icchi shinakereba naranai.)
provoke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/prəˈvoʊk/
挑発する (chouhatsu suru)

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

"His words provoked a heated argument."

"彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。" (Kare no kotoba wa hageshii giron wo hikiokoshita.)
noun B2
/prɒkˈsɪmɪti/
接近 (sekkin)

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

"The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient."

"学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。" (Gakkou ga kanojo no ie no chikaku ni aru tame, sore wa benri deshita.)
verb B2
/pruːn/
剪定する (sentei suru)

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

"Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth."

"庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。" (Teishi wa haru ni ki o sentei shite seichou o sokushin shimasu.)
psychiatric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

relating to mental illness or its treatment

"The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions."

noun B2
/saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/
精神科医 (seishinka-i)

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

"The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety."

"精神科医は患者の不安に対して薬を処方しました。" (Seishinka-i wa kanja no fuan ni taishite kusuri wo shohoushimashita.)
noun B2
/saɪˈkaɪətri/
精神医学 (seishin igaku)

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

"She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues."

"彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。" (Kanojo wa seishin shikkan ni kurushimu hitobito o tasukeru tame ni seishin igaku o manabu koto o kimemashita.)
adjective, noun B2
/ˈsaɪkɪk/

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

"The psychic claimed she could predict the future."

psychological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
心理学的 (shinrigakuteki)

relating to the mind or mental processes.

"She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children."

"彼女は子供たちへのトラウマの心理学的影響を研究した。" (Kanojo wa kodomotachi e no torauma no shinrigakuteki eikyō o kenkyū shita.)
psychologist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
心理学者 (shinrigakusha)

a person who studies mental processes and behavior

"The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety."

"心理学者は彼が不安に対処するのを助けました。" (Shinrigakusha wa kare ga fuan ni taisho suru no o tasukemashita.)
psychology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
心理学 (shinrigaku)

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

"Psychology helps us understand how people think and act."

"心理学は人々がどのように考え、行動するかを理解するのに役立ちます。" (Shinrigaku wa hitobito ga dono you ni kangae, koudou suru ka wo rikai suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
Publicity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pʌˈblɪsəti/
宣伝 (senden)

the activity of making something known to the public; public attention or exposure

"The film gained huge publicity after winning the award."

"その映画は賞を受賞後、大きな宣伝を得た。" (Sono eiga wa shō o jushōgo, ōkina senden o eta.)
Publicly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈpʌblɪkli/
公に (ooyake ni)

in a way that is done or made known to the public

"The issue was discussed publicly during the meeting."

"その問題は会議で公に議論されました。" (Sono mondai wa kaigi de ooyake ni giron saremashita.)
Pulse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pulse

noun/verb B2
/pʌls/

A rhythmic beat or vibration, especially the heartbeat; to throb or move with a rhythm.

"The doctor checked her pulse after the long run."

pump definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pʌmp/
ポンプする (ponpu suru)

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

"They pumped water from the well into the tank."

"彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。" (Karera wa ido kara tanku ni mizu o ponpu shimashita.)
Punch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pʌntʃ/
殴る (naguru)

to hit someone or something hard with your fist

"He punched the wall in frustration."

"彼はフラストレーションで壁を殴った。" (Kare wa furasutorēshon de kabe o nagutta.)
punctuality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
時間厳守 (jikan genshu)

The quality or habit of being on time; arriving or occurring at the scheduled time.

"His punctuality at work is commendable."

"彼の仕事における時間厳守は称賛に値する。" (Kare no shigoto ni okeru jikan genshu wa shōsan ni ataisuru.)
adverb B2
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/
時間通り (jikan doori)

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

"She always arrives punctually for meetings."

"彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに到着します。" (Kanojo wa kaigi ni itsumo jikan doori ni touchakushimasu.)
Puncture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/
パンク (panku)

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

"I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning."

"今朝、自転車のタイヤのパンクを修理しなければなりませんでした。" (kesa, jitensha no taiya no panku wo shūri shinakereba narimasen deshita.)
punk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pʌŋk/
パンク (panku)

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

"He’s always been into punk music and fashion."

"彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。" (Kare wa itsumo panku ongaku to fasshon ni kyōmi o motte iru.)
purchasing power definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ ˈpaʊər
購買力 (kōbairyoku)

The financial ability of a person or entity to buy goods and services.

"Inflation decreases the purchasing power of the currency."

"インフレは通貨の購買力を減少させます。" (Infure wa tsūka no kōbairyoku o genshō sasemasu.)
purely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈpjʊərli/
純粋に (junsui ni)

only and completely; entirely

"The decision was purely based on economic factors."

"その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。" (Sono kettei wa kanzen ni keizaiteki na yōin ni motozuite imashita.)
purify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/
浄化する (jouka suru)

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

"This filter will purify the water effectively."

"このフィルターは水を効果的に浄化します。" (Kono firutā wa mizu o kōka-teki ni jōka shimasu.)
Purity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpjʊrəti/
純粋さ (junsuisa)

The quality or state of being pure; freedom from contamination or sin.

"The mountain air was admired for its purity."

"山の空気はその純粋さで賞賛されました。" (Yama no kūki wa sono junsuisa de shōsan saremashita.)
pursue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pərˈsuː/
追求する (tsuikyū suru)

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

"She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor."

"彼女は医者になるという夢を追い求めることに決めました。" (Kanojo wa isha ni naru to iu yume o oimotomeru koto ni kimemashita.)
pursuit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pəˈsjuːt/
追求, 探求 (tsuikyū, tankyū)

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

"He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness."

"彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。" (Kare wa kōfuku o oimotomeru koto ni jinsei o sasageta.)
adjective B2
/ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/
不可解な (pazuringu)

confusing; perplexing;

"The scientist found the results puzzling."

"科学者はその結果を謎めいたと感じた。" (Kagakusha wa sono kekka o nazomeita to kanjita.)
Python definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpaɪ.θən/
ニシキヘビ (nishikihebi)

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

"The python wrapped around its prey tightly."

"ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。" (Nishikihebi wa emono o kitsuku makitsukemashita.)
verb B2
/kweɪk/
震える (furueru)

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

"The ground began to quake during the earthquake."

"地震の間、地面が震え始めた。" (Jishin no aida, jimen ga furu e hajimeta.)
adjective B2
/ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/
質的 (shitsuteki)

Relating to the quality or nature of something rather than its quantity.

"The study focused on the qualitative aspects of customer feedback."

"この研究は顧客のフィードバックの質的側面に焦点を当てていました。" (Kono kenkyuu wa kokyaku no fiidobakku no shitsuteki sokumen ni shouten wo atemashita.)
quality sleep definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp
質の高い睡眠 (shitsu no takai suimin)

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

"Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health."

"質の高い睡眠は認知機能と全体的な健康を向上させます。" (Shitsu no takai suimin wa ninchi kinō to zentaiteki na kenkō o kōjō sasemasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈkwɑːn.tə.teɪ.tɪv/
定量的 (teiryōteki)

Relating to the measurement or amount of something.

"The report included quantitative data on population growth."

"レポートには人口増加に関する定量的データが含まれていました。" (Repōto ni wa jinkō zōka ni kansuru teiryōteki dēta ga fukumarete imashita.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/
隔離 (kakuri)

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

"The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks."

"旅行者は2週間の隔離にされました。" (Ryokousha wa 2 shuukan no kakuri ni saremashita.)
Quarrel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkwɒr.əl/
口論; 争い (kōron; arasoi)

an angry argument or disagreement between people

"They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other."

"彼らはお金のことで口論し、互いに話すのをやめました。" (Karera wa okane no koto de kōron shi, tagai ni hanasu no o yamemashita.)
quarterback definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/
クォーターバック (kuōtābakku)

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

"The quarterback threw a perfect pass."

"クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。" (Kuōtābakku wa kanpeki na pasu o nagemashita.)
adjective, adverb, noun B2
/ˈkwɔːrtərli/
四半期 (shihanki)

Happening every three months; occurring four times a year.

"The company publishes a quarterly report on its earnings."

"その会社は四半期ごとの報告書を発行しています。" (Sono kaisha wa shihanki goto no houkokusho wo hakkou shiteimasu.)
Quarters definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkwɔː.tərz/
宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅 (shukusha; heisha; gun no jūtaku)

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

"The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise."

"兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。" (Heishi-tachi wa kunren go, jibun no shukusha ni modorimashita.)
Query definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈkwɪəri/
質問 (shitsumon)

A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization; to ask a question or express doubt.

"She raised a query about the accuracy of the report."

"彼女はレポートの正確性について質問を提起しました。" (Kanojo wa repōto no seikakusa ni tsuite shitsumon wo teiki shimashita.)
Quest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kwest/
探求, 探索 (tankyu, tansaku)

a long search for something that is difficult to find

"They went on a quest to find the lost treasure."

"彼らは失われた宝物を探しに行った。" (Karera wa ushinawareta hōmotsu o sagashi ni itta.)
adjective B2
/ˈkwestʃənəbl/
疑わしい (utagawashii)

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

"His questionable business practices led to an investigation."

"彼の疑わしいビジネス慣行は調査を引き起こしました。" (Kare no utagawashii bijinesu kan'nō wa chōsa o hikiokoshimashita.)
questionnaire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/
アンケート (ankēto)

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

"Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits."

"参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。" (Sanka-sha wa jibun no shūkan ni tsuite no shōsai na ankēto ni kinyū shimashita.)
Quilt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kwɪlt/
キルト (kiruto)

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

"Grandmother made a beautiful quilt for my bed."

"おばあちゃんは私のベッドに素敵なキルトを作ってくれました。" (Obaachan wa watashi no beddo ni suteki na kiruto o tsukutte kuremashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈkwɜːrki/
風変わりな (fūgawari na)

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

"She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out."

"彼女は個性的なファッションセンスを持っており、それが彼女を際立たせています。" (Kanojo wa koseiteki na fasshon sensu o motte ori, sore ga kanojo o kiwadasaseteimasu.)
quota definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkwəʊtə/
割り当て, 定額 (wariate, teigaku)

A fixed share or amount of something that is officially allowed or required.

"Each country has a quota for exporting rice."

"各国には、米の輸出に関する割り当てがあります。" (Kakoku ni wa, kome no yushutsu ni kansuru wariate ga arimasu.)
quotation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kwəʊˈteɪʃən/
引用; 見積もり (inyo; mitsumori)

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

"The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare."

"その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。" (sono kiji wa Sheikusupia no yuumei na inyo de hajimatta)
racial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈreɪʃəl/
人種の (jinshu no)

relating to a race of people

"Racial equality is an important issue in many societies."

"人種平等は多くの社会において重要な問題です。" (Jinshu byōdō wa ōku no shakai ni oite jūyōna mondai desu.)
racism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈreɪsɪzəm/
人種差別 (jinshu sabetsu)

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

"The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms."

"その組織はすべての形態の人種差別を排除するために取り組んでいます。" (Sono soshiki wa subete no keitai no jinshu sabetsu o haijo suru tame ni torikundeimasu.)
racist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈreɪsɪst/
人種差別主義者 (jinshu sabetsu shugi-sha)

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

"He was accused of making racist comments."

"彼は人種差別的なコメントをしたとして非難された。" (Kare wa jinshu sabetsu teki na komento o shita to shite hinan sareta.)
Rack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ræk/
ラック (rakku)

a frame or stand used to hold or store things

"She placed her wet clothes on the drying rack."

"彼女は濡れた服を乾かすためにラックに置いた。" (Kanojo wa nureta fuku o kawakasu tame ni rakku ni oita.)
noun B2
/ˈrækɪt/
ラケット / 騒音 (raketto / saion)

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

"He bought a new tennis racket for the match."

"彼は試合のために新しいテニスラケットを買った。" (Kare wa shiai no tame ni atarashii tenisu raketto wo katta.)