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Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

congenial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈdʒiːniəl/
親しみやすい (shitashimi yasui)

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

"They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk."

"彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。" (Karera wa sono kafe o, atte hanasu no ni tekishita shitashimi yasui basho da to kanjimashita.)
adjective C1
/kənˈdʒenɪtl/
先天的 (senten-teki)

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

"The child was born with a congenital heart defect."

"その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。" (Sono kodomo wa senten-teki na shinzō shikkan o motte umaremashita.)
verb C1
/kənˈdʒɛst/
混雑 (konzatsu)

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

"Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour."

"渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。" (Jūtai wa rasshu awā ni toshi no tōri o konzatsu saseru koto ga dekimasu.)
conglomerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈɡlɒmərət/
さまざまな企業が集まった大企業グループ (samazama na kigyō ga atsumatta daikigyo gurūpu)

A large corporation consisting of diverse companies under one group.

"The multinational conglomerate owns businesses in technology, finance, and media."

"その多国籍コングロマリットは、技術、金融、メディアの分野で事業を展開しています。" (Sono takokuseki kongurōmaritto wa, gijutsu, kin'yū, media no bunya de jigyō o tenkai shiteimasu.)
congregate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkɒŋɡrɪˌɡeɪt/
集まる (atsumaru)

To come together in a group or crowd.

"People congregated in the park to celebrate the festival."

"人々は公園でお祭りを祝うために集まりました。" (Hitobito wa kōen de omatsuri o iwau tame ni atsumarimashita.)
congregation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
集会 (shukai)

a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose

"The congregation gathered to hear the sermon."

"集会は説教を聞くために集まりました。" (Shukai wa sekkyou o kiku tame ni atsumarimashita.)
congressional definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈɡrɛʃənl/
議会の (gikai no)

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

"The bill received strong congressional support."

"その法案は強力な議会の支持を得た。" (Sono hōan wa kyōryokuna gikai no shiji o eta.)
conifer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒnɪfər/
針葉樹 (Shinyōju)

a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir

"The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce."

"森林は松やモミの木などの針葉樹によって支配されています。" (Shinrin wa matsu ya momi no ki nado no shinyōju ni yotte shihai sareteimasu.)
coniferous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəˈnɪfərəs/
針葉樹 (shinyōju)

relating to or denoting conifers, trees that bear cones and evergreen needles

"Coniferous forests are common in colder regions."

"針葉樹の森は寒冷な地域に多く見られます。" (Shinyōju no mori wa kanrei na chiiki ni ōku miraremasu.)
conjecture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/kənˈdʒɛktʃər/
推測 (suisei)

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion without sufficient evidence

"The critics conjectured that the book was inspired by real events."

"批評家たちは、その本が実際の出来事に触発されていると推測しました。" (Hihyōka-tachi wa, sono hon ga jissai no dekigoto ni shokuhatsu sarete iru to suisei shimashita.)
conjugation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/
活用 (katsuyou)

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

"French verbs have complex conjugations."

"フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。" (Furansugo no doushi ni wa fukuzatsu na katsuyoukei ga arimasu.)
conjure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkʌn.dʒər/
召喚する (shou-kan suru)

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

"The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat."

"魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。" (Mahoutsukai wa boushi kara usagi wo shoukan shimashita.)
connoisseur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/
鑑定家 (kanteika)

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

"She is a true connoisseur of fine art."

"彼女は本物の芸術の鑑定家です。" (Kanojo wa honmono no geijutsu no kanteika desu.)
connotation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/
含意 (gumi)

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

"The word 'home' has a positive connotation of warmth and family."

"'ホーム'という言葉には、温かさと家族のポジティブな含意があります。" ('Hōmu' to iu kotoba ni wa, atatakai to kazoku no pojitibu na gumi ga arimasu.)
conscientious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
良心的で勤勉な (ryōshinteki de kinbenna)

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

"He is a conscientious employee who always meets deadlines."

"彼は常に締め切りを守る良心的で勤勉な社員です。" (Kare wa tsuneni shimekiri o mamoru ryōshinteki de kinbenna shain desu.)
conscientiousness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs/
誠実, 責任感, 勤勉 (seijitsu, sekininkan, kinben)

The quality of wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

"Her conscientiousness makes her a great leader."

"彼女の誠実さは、彼女を素晴らしいリーダーにしています。" (Kanojo no seijitsusa wa, kanojo o subarashī rīdā ni shiteimasu.)
conscript definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkɒnskrɪpt/
徴兵する (chōhei suru)

to force someone into military service

"The government conscripted young men during the war."

"政府は戦争中に若い男性を徴兵しました。" (Seifu wa sensō-chū ni wakai dansei o chōhei shimashita.)
consecrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/
奉献する (hōkensuru)

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

"The church was consecrated by the bishop."

"教会は司教によって奉献されました。" (Kyōkai wa shikyō ni yotte hōkensaremashita.)
consequential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
重要な (jūyōna)

Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.

"The meeting was consequential for the future of the project."

"その会議はプロジェクトの未来にとって重要でした。" (Sono kaigi wa purojekuto no mirai ni totte jūyō deshita.)
conservatism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/
保守主義 (hoshu shugi)

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

"Conservatism values tradition and gradual development."

"保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。" (Hoshu shugi wa dentō to jōjō ni shinkō suru hatten o jūshi shimasu.)
conservatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/
温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校 (onshitsu / ongaku to geijutsu no gakkou)

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

"They grew exotic plants in the conservatory."

"彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。" (Karera wa onshitsu de ekizochikku na shokubutsu o sodate te imashita.)
consign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈsaɪn/
委託する (itaku suru)

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

"He consigned the package to the shipping company."

"彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。" (Kare wa nimotsu o haisō kaisha ni itaku shimashita.)
Consolidation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˌsɑːlɪˈdeɪʃən/
統合 (tōgō)

the act or process of combining into a single, stronger or more effective entity

"The consolidation of the two companies improved efficiency."

"二つの会社の統合は効率を改善しました。" (Futatsu no kaisha no tōgō wa kōritsu o kaizen shimashita.)
consort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.

"He was criticized for consorting with criminals."

consortium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kənˈsɔː.ti.əm
コンソーシアム (konsōshiamu)

An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.

"The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable."

"コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。" (Konsōshiamu wa kēburu no kensetsu ni kyōryoku shimashita.)
conspicuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈspɪkjuəs/
目立つ (medatsu)

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

"Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party."

"彼女の赤いドレスはパーティーで目立っていました。" (Kanojo no akai doresu wa pātī de medatte imashita.)
conspirator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈspɪrə.tər/
陰謀者 (inbousha)

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

"The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out."

"陰謀者は計画が実行される前に逮捕された。" (Inbousha wa keikaku ga jikkou sareru mae ni taiho sareta.)
conspire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈspaɪər/
共謀する (kyoubou suru)

to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

"They conspired to overthrow the government."

"彼らは政府を倒すために共謀した。" (Karera wa seifu o taosu tame ni kyoubou shita.)
constable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/
巡査 (junsa)

a police officer of the lowest rank

"The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection."

"巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。" (Junsa wa konzatsu shita kōsaten de kōtsū o shidō shimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒnstənsi/
不変/忠実 (fuhen/chujitsu)

the quality of being faithful and dependable

"Her constancy in friendship is admirable."

"彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。" (Kanojo no yujo de no chujitsu sa wa shosan ni atai shimasu.)
constellation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/
星座 (seiza)

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

"Orion is one of the most famous constellations."

"オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。" (Orion-za wa mottomo yūmei na seiza no hitotsu desu.)
consternation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/
動揺 (douyou)

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

"The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees."

"突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました" (Totsuzen no happyou ga juugyouin no aida de kouhan na douyou wo hikiokoshimashita)
constituency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/
選挙区 (senkyoku)

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

"She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency."

"彼女は選挙区で疲れ知らずに選挙運動を行いました。" (Kanojo wa senkyoku de tsukare shirazu ni senkyo undou o okonai mashita.)
constrained definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈstreɪnd/
制約された、無理に作られた (seiyaku sareta, muri ni tsukurareta)

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

"He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting."

"彼は気まずい会議で強制的な笑顔を見せた。" (Kare wa kizamui kaigi de kyousei teki na egao o miseta.)
verb C1
/kənˈstrɪkt/
絞る (shiboru)

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

"The snake constricted its prey before swallowing."

"その蛇は獲物を飲み込む前に締め付けました。" (Sono hebi wa emono o nomikomu mae ni shime tsukemashita.)
verb C1
/kənˈstruː/
解釈する (kaishaku suru)

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

"His words could be construed as a threat."

"彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。" (Kare no kotoba wa kyōi toshite kaishaku sareru kamoshiremasen.)
consul definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒnsəl/
領事 / 大使 (ryoushi / taishi)

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

"The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports."

"領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。" (Ryoushi wa, pasupooto o ushinatta ryokousha o tasukemashita.)
consulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/
領事館 (ryōjikan)

the building or office where a consul works

"He went to the consulate to renew his visa."

"彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。" (Kare wa biza o kōshin suru tame ni ryōjikan ni ikimashita.)
consumerism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm
消費主義 (shōhī shugi)

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

"Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods."

"現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。" (Gendai no shōhi shugi wa kōkyūhin no juyō no zōka o hikiokoshimasu.)
consummate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb C1
/ˈkɒnsəmət/ (adj), /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ (verb)
完成する / 完璧 (kansei suru / kanpeki)

to complete or perfect something; showing great skill or excellence

"She is a consummate professional in her field."

"彼女はその分野で完璧なプロフェッショナルです。" (Kanojo wa sono bunya de kanpeki na purofesshonaru desu.)
contagion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈteɪdʒən/
感染 (kansen)

The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.

"Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd."

"恐怖は群衆の中で感染のように広がった。" (Kyōfu wa gunshū no naka de kansen no yō ni hirogatta.)
Contagious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
伝染性 (densensei)

Able to be transmitted from one person to another, typically by direct contact; also used for emotions or attitudes that spread quickly.

"Her laughter was so contagious that everyone started laughing."

"彼女の笑い声はとても伝染性があり、みんなが笑い始めました。" (Kanojo no waraigoe wa totemo densensei ga ari, minna ga warai hajimemashita.)
contemplation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən
熟考, 深い思索 (jukou, fukai shisoku)

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

"He spent hours in contemplation about his future."

"彼は自分の未来について何時間も熟考しました。" (Kare wa jibun no mirai ni tsuite nanjikan mo jukou shimashita.)
contemplative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv
思索的または瞑想的 (shisakuteki matawa meisōteki)

Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.

"He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions."

"彼は自分の決断を振り返りながら、思索的な夕べを過ごしました。" (Kare wa jibun no ketsudan o furikaerinagara, shisakuteki na yūbe o sugoshimashita.)
contemptible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈtɛmptəbl/
軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき (keibetsu subeki, ken'o subeki)

deserving of contempt; despicable

"His deceitful actions were truly contemptible."

"彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。" (Kare no gimanteki na kōdō wa hontōni keibetsu subeki mono deshita.)
contemptuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/
軽蔑的, 侮辱的 (keibetsuteki, bujokuteki)

showing or expressing contempt; scornful

"She gave him a contemptuous glance."

"彼女は彼に軽蔑のまなざしを向けた。" (Kanojo wa kare ni keibetsu no manazashi o muketa.)
contender definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtɛndər/
競争者, 立候補者 (kyousou-sha, rikkou-hosha)

a person or team competing for a title or prize

"She is a strong contender for the mayoral position."

"彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。" (Kanojo wa shichou shoku no kyouryoku na kouhosha desu.)
contention definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtɛnʃən/
争い, 意見の相違 (arasoi, iken no soui)

heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate

"The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform."

"二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。" (Futatsu no tōhakanai de no shuyō na arasoi wa zeisei kaikaku ni kansuru mono deshita.)
contentious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈtɛnʃəs/
物議を醸す (butsugi o kasu)

likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial

"The contentious issue of immigration dominated the debate."

"移民問題の物議を醸す議題は討論を支配した。" (Imin mondai no butsugi o kasu gidai wa tōron o shihaishita.)
contentment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtentmənt/
満足感 (manzokukan)

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

"She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others."

"他人を助けた後、彼女は深い満足感を感じた。" (tanin o tasuketa ato kanojo wa fukai manzokukan o kanjita)