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noun B2
/ˈtɔːrsoʊ/
胴体 (doutai)

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."

"芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。" (Geijutsuka wa moderu no doutai o shousai ni kakimashita.)
torture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɔːtʃər/
拷問 (goumon)

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

"He was subjected to torture during the interrogation."

"彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。" (Kare wa shinmon-chuu ni goumon o ukemashita.)
touchdown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/
タッチダウン (tacchidaun)

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

"The plane made a smooth touchdown."

"飛行機は滑らかにタッチダウンしました。" (Hikōki wa nameraka ni tacchidaun shimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
感動的な (kandō-teki na)

causing strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or tenderness

"The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry."

"その映画には、誰もが泣いてしまう感動的な結末がありました。" (Sono eiga ni wa, daremo ga naite shimau kandō-teki na ketsumatsu ga arimashita.)
Toxic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtɒksɪk/
有毒な (yūdoku na)

poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally

"The waste materials were highly toxic to the environment."

"廃棄物は環境に非常に有毒でした。" (Haikimono wa kankyō ni hijō ni yūdoku deshita.)
toxic gases definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz
有毒ガス (yūdoku gasu)

Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death

"Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution."

"産業からの有毒ガスは大気汚染に貢献しています。" (Sangyou kara no yūdoku gasu wa taiki osen ni kouken shiteimasu.)
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noun, verb B2
/treɪs/
痕跡 (koseki)

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

"She traced the path of the river on the map."

"彼女は地図に川の道をトレースしました。" (Kanojo wa chizu ni kawa no michi o toresu shimashita.)
tracking progress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs
進捗追跡 (shinchoku tsuiseki)

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

"Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals."

"定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。" (Teikiteki na shinchoku no tsuiseki wa, chōkiteki na mokuhyō o tassei suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
trade-off definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈtreɪd.ɒf
トレードオフ (toreedoofu)

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

"There is always a trade-off between price and quality."

"価格と品質の間には常にトレードオフがあります。" (kakaku to hinshitsu no aida ni wa itsumo toreedoofu ga arimasu.)
trademark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/
商標 (shōhyō)

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

"The company’s logo is its trademark."

"その会社のロゴはその商標です。" (Sono kaisha no rogo wa sono shōhyō desu.)
traditional economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/
伝統経済 (dentō keizai)

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

"Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade."

"部族はまだ物々交換に基づいた伝統経済を実践しています。" (Buzoku wa mada monomono kōkan ni motozuita dentō keizai o jissen shiteimasu.)
Tragedy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrædʒədi/
悲劇 (higeki)

an event causing great suffering or distress

"The earthquake was a tragedy for the entire country."

"地震は国全体にとって悲劇でした。" (Jishin wa kuni zentai ni totte higeki deshita.)
Tragic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtrædʒɪk/
悲劇的な (higekiteki na)

causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate

"The news of the accident was truly tragic."

"事故のニュースは本当に悲劇的だった。" (Jiko no nyu-su wa hontou ni higekiteki datta.)
Trainee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/treɪˈniː/
研修生; 見習い (trainee)

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner

"The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience."

"医学研修生は実務経験を積むために長時間働きました。" (Igaku kenshūsei wa jitsumu keiken o tsumu tame ni chōjikan hatarakimashita.)
Trait definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/treɪt/
特性 (tokusei)

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person.

"Honesty is considered an admirable trait in a leader."

"正直はリーダーにとって賞賛すべき特性と見なされます。" (Shoujiki wa rīdā ni totte shousan subeki tokusei to minasaremasu.)
Traitor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtreɪtər/
裏切り者 (uragirimono)

A person who betrays their country, friends, or a cause by acting against them.

"The soldier was labeled a traitor for giving secrets to the enemy."

"その兵士は敵に秘密を漏らしたため、裏切り者と呼ばれました。" (Sono heishi wa teki ni himitsu o morashita tame, uragirimono to yobaremashita.)
tranquil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtræŋkwɪl/
静かな (shizukana)

calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

"The lake looked tranquil in the morning light."

"湖は朝の光の中で静かに見えました。" (Mizuumi wa asa no hikari no naka de shizuka ni miemashita.)
noun B2
/træŋˈkwɪləti/
静けさ (shizukesa)

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

"He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside."

"彼は田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。" (Kare wa inaka no shizukesa o tanoshinde imashita.)
noun B2
/træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/
静けさ (shizukesa)

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

"She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city."

"彼女は都市で何年も過ごした後、田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。" (Kanojo wa toshi de nannen mo sugoshita ato, inaka no shizukesa o tanoshinde imashita.)
transaction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænˈzækʃən/
取引 (torihiki)

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

"Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes."

"すべてのオンライン取引はセキュリティ目的で記録されます。" (Subete no onrain torihiki wa sekyuriti mokuteki de kiroku saremasu.)
transcript definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrænskrɪpt/
写し (utsushi)

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

"The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting."

"教授は会議のトランスクリプトを要求しました。" (Kyōju wa kaigi no toransukuriputo o yōkyū shimashita.)
transform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/trænsˈfɔːrm/
変形する (henkei suru)

To change something completely in form, appearance, or character.

"The new policy will transform the healthcare system."

"新しい政策は医療制度を変革するでしょう。" (Atarashī seisaku wa iryō seido o henka suru deshō.)
transformation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
変革 (henkaku)

a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance

"The city underwent a transformation after the new mayor took office."

"新しい市長が就任した後、街は変革を経験しました。" (Atarashii shichou ga shuunin shita ato, machi wa henkaku o keiken shimashita.)
transformational definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl
変革的 (henkakuteki)

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

"Transformational projects redefine progress."

"変革的なプロジェクトは進歩を再定義します。" (Henkakuteki na purojekuto wa shinpo o saiteigi shimasu.)
transformative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/trænsˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/
変革的 (henkakuteki)

Causing a marked change in someone or something.

"His transformative ideas changed the direction of the company."

"彼の変革的なアイデアは会社の方向性を変えました。" (Kare no henkakuteki na aidea wa kaisha no houkousei wo kaemashita.)
transit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrænzɪt/
輸送 (yusou)

the act of passing through or across a place

"The goods were damaged in transit."

"商品は輸送中に損傷しました。" (shouhin wa yusou-chuu ni sonshou shimashita.)
transition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænˈzɪʃən/
移行 (ikou)

The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.

"The company is undergoing a transition to digital operations."

"その会社はデジタル運営への移行を進めています。" (Sono kaisha wa dejitaru un'ei e no ikou wo susumeteimasu.)
transmission definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænzˈmɪʃən/
伝送, 送信 (densou, soushin)

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

"The transmission of data over the internet is very fast."

"インターネット上でのデータの伝送は非常に速い。" (Inta-netto jou de no deeta no densou wa hijou ni hayai.)
transmit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/trænzˈmɪt/
送信する (sōshin suru)

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

"The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance."

"アンテナは長距離にわたって信号を送信することができます。" (Antena wa chōkyori ni watatte shingō o sōshin suru koto ga dekimasu.)
transparency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænsˈpærənsi/
透明性 (toumeisei)

the quality of being open and honest; the condition of being easily understood or seen through

"The company is known for its transparency in business practices."

"その会社は、ビジネス慣行における透明性で知られています。" (Sono kaisha wa, bijinesu kankou ni okeru toumeisei de shirareteimasu.)
Transparent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/trænsˈpɛrənt/
透明 (tōmei)

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen

"The glass is transparent enough to see through."

"ガラスは十分透明で、それを通して見ることができます。" (Garasu wa jūbun tōmei de, sore o tōshite miru koto ga dekimasu.)
verb B2
/ˈtrænsplænt/
移植する (ishoku suru)

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

"The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient."

"医師たちは患者に腎臓を移植しました。" (Ishitachi wa kanja ni jinzō o ishoku shimashita.)
trauma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrɔːmə/
トラウマ (torauma)

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

"The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma."

"その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。" (Sono jiko wa kanojo ni eizoku-teki na kanjō-teki torauma o nokoshita.)
adjective B2
/trɔːˈmætɪk/
衝撃的 (shougeki-teki)

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

"The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family."

"その事故は家族全員にとって衝撃的な体験でした。" (Sono jiko wa kazoku zen'in ni totte shougeki-teki na taiken deshita.)
verb B2
/trɛd/
歩く (aruku)

To walk on or along something.

"Be careful not to tread on the flowers."

"花を踏まないように気をつけて。" (Hana o fumanai yō ni ki o tsukete.)
Treaty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtriːti/
条約 (jouyaku)

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states

"The two countries signed a peace treaty."

"二国は平和条約に署名した。" (Nikoku wa heiwa jouyaku ni shomei shita.)
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trek

verb B2
/trɛk/

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

"They trekked across the mountains for three days."

verb B2
/ˈtrɛmbəl/
震える (furueru)

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

"She began to tremble with fear before speaking."

"彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。" (Kanojo wa hanasu mae ni kyoufu de furu e hajimemashita.)
Trial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtraɪəl/
裁判 (saiban)

a formal examination of evidence in a court of law

"The trial will start next week."

"裁判は来週開始されます。" (Saiban wa raishū kaishi saremasu.)
tribal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtraɪbəl/
部族の (buzoku no)

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

"The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries."

"部族コミュニティは何世代にもわたりその文化を守り続けてきました。" (Buzoku komyuniti wa nan-sedai ni mo watari sono bunka o mamori tsudzukete kimashita.)
tribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/traɪb/
部族 (buzoku)

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

"The tribe lived in harmony with nature."

"部族は自然と調和して生活していた。" (Buzoku wa shizen to chōwa shite seikatsu shite ita.)
tribute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/
賛辞 (sanchi)

an act, statement, or gift given to show respect, gratitude, or admiration

"The award was a tribute to his years of service."

"その賞は彼の長年の奉仕への賛辞でした。" (Sono shō wa kare no naganen no hōshi e no sanchi deshita.)
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verb B2
/ˈtrɪɡər/
引き金 (hikigane)

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

"The loud noise triggered the alarm system."

"大きな音がアラームシステムをトリガーした。" (Ōkina oto ga arāmu shisutemu o torigā shita.)
triggers definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
ˈtrɪɡərz
引き起こす (hikiokosu)

To cause or initiate something to happen

"Air pollution triggers chronic diseases."

"大気汚染は慢性疾患を引き起こします。" (Taiki osen wa mansei shikkan o hikiokoshimasu.)
trillion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrɪl.jən/
トリリオン (tririon)

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

"The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars."

"その企業の価値は1兆ドル以上に上昇しました。" (Sono kigyō no kachi wa 1 chō doru ijō ni jōshō shimashita.)
Trim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Trim

verb B2
/trɪm/

to cut away small parts to make something neat, tidy, or the right size

"I need to trim the video to remove the awkward pause at the end."

trio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtriː.oʊ/
三人組 (sanningumi)

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

"The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert."

"ジャズトリオはコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。" (Jazu torio wa konsāto de subarashī ensō o shimashita.)
triumph definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtraɪʌmf/
勝利 (shōri)

a great victory or achievement

"Winning the championship was a moment of triumph for the team."

"チャンピオンシップを勝ち取ることはチームにとっての勝利の瞬間でした。" (Chanpionship o kachitoru koto wa chīmu ni totte no shōri no shunkan deshita.)
adjective B2
/traɪˈʌmfənt/
勝利した; 幸せな (shōri shita; shiawase na)

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

"The team was triumphant after winning the championship."

"チームはチャンピオンシップに勝利した後、勝利者のように感じていた。" (chīmu wa chanpionship ni shōri shita ato, shōrisha no yō ni kanjite ita)
adjective B2
/ˈtrɪviəl/
些細な (sasina)

Of little value or importance.

"He often gets upset over the most trivial matters."

"彼は最も些細なことに腹を立てることがよくあります。" (Kare wa mottomo sasina koto ni hara o tateru koto ga yoku arimasu.)