Vokabulare

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emaciate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/
衰弱させる (suijaku saseru)

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

"The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food."

"囚人たちは数ヶ月間適切な食事がなくて衰弱していました。" (Shuujin-tachi wa suukagetsu kan tekisetsuna shokuji ga nakute suijaku shiteimashita.)
verb C2
/ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/
無力化する (muryokuka suru)

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

"The constant criticism emasculated his confidence."

"絶え間ない批判が彼の自信を削弱した。" (Taemanai hihan ga kare no jishin o sakyaku shita.)
embitter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪmˈbɪtər/
憤慨させる (fukensuru)

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

"The unfair treatment embittered the employees."

"不公平な扱いが従業員を憤慨させた。" (Fukōhei na atsukai ga jūgyōin o fukensu sasenakatta.)
emblazon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɛmˈbleɪzən/
目立つ方法で飾る (medatsu hōhō de kazaru)

To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.

"The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms."

"チームのロゴは彼らのユニフォームに鮮明に表示されていました。" (Chīmu no rogo wa karera no yunifōmu ni senmei ni hyōji sarete imashita.)
embolism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/
塞栓 (saisen)

the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter

"The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism."

"患者は致命的な肺塞栓を患った。" (kanja wa chimeiteki na hai saisen o wazuratta.)
emboss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɛmˈbɔs/
浮き彫りにする (ukibori ni suru)

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

"The invitation card was embossed with golden letters."

"招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。" (Shōtaijō wa kiniro no moji de enbosu sarete imashita.)
emend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈmɛnd/
訂正する (teisei suru)

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

"The editor emended the manuscript before publication."

"編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。" (Henshūsha wa kōkai mae ni genkō o teisei shimashita.)
emendation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
訂正 (teisei)

a correction or improvement made to a text

"The article required several emendations before it was ready for print."

"記事は印刷の準備ができる前にいくつかの訂正が必要でした。" (Kiji wa insatsu no junbi ga dekiru mae ni ikutsuka no teisei ga hitsuyō deshita.)
emeritus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/
名誉教授 (meiyo kyōju)

having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor

"He is a professor emeritus at the university."

"彼は大学の名誉教授です。" (kare wa daigaku no meiyo kyōju desu)
emetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈmɛtɪk/
催吐薬 (saito yaku)

a substance that causes vomiting

"The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison."

"医師は毒を取り除くために催吐薬を投与しました。" (Ishi wa doku o torinozoku tame ni saito yaku o tōyo shimashita.)
emissary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɛmɪsɛri/
使者 (shisha)

A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

"The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace."

"王は平和交渉のために使者を送った。" (Ō wa heiwa kōshō no tame ni shisha o okutta.)
emmet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɛmɪt/
アリ (ari)

an ant; a small insect

"The emmet carried food to its nest."

"アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。" (Ari wa tabemono o su ni hakobimashita.)
emollient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C2
/ɪˈmɒliənt/
肌を柔らかくする物質 (hada o yawarakaku suru busshitsu)

a substance that softens or soothes the skin

"She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin."

"彼女は乾燥肌を治すためにエモリエントクリームを使いました。" (Kanojo wa kansouhada o naosu tame ni emorianto kuriimu o tsukaimashita.)
emolument definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/
給料 (kyuuryou)

payment for work or services; salary or fees

"The professor received his annual emolument from the university."

"教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。" (Kyouju wa daigaku kara nenpo o uketotta.)
empiricism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/
経験主義 (keiken shugi)

the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience

"Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation."

"経験主義は、知識は経験と観察から来ると主張しています。" (Keiken shugi wa, chishiki wa keiken to kansatsu kara kuru to shucho shiteimasu.)
noun C2
/ɛmˈpɔːriəm/
大規模な店 (daikibo na mise)

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

"They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor."

"彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。" (Karera wa atarashī emporium o otozurete, kagu to hōmu dekoru o kaimashita.)
adjective C2
/ɛmˈpaɪriəl/
天上的 (tenjō no)

Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.

"The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars."

"詩人は星の天上的な美しさを描写しました。" (Shijin wa hoshi no tenjō-teki na utsukushisa o byōsha shimashita.)
emulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
エミュレーション (emuryēshon)

Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.

"The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices."

"そのソフトウェアは、古いビデオゲームを最新のデバイスでエミュレートすることを可能にします。" (Sono sofutowea wa, furui bideo gēmu o saishin no debaisu de emurēto suru koto o kanō ni shimasu.)
enamor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈnæmər/
恋する (koisuru)

to be filled with love or admiration for

"She was enamored with the beautiful scenery."

"彼女は美しい景色に恋していた。" (Kanojo wa utsukushī keshiki ni koi shite ita.)
encamp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈkæmp/
キャンプをする (kyanpu wo suru)

to set up or establish a camp

"The soldiers encamped near the river for the night."

"兵士たちは夜のために川の近くでキャンプしました。" (Heishitachi wa yoru no tame ni kawa no chikaku de kyanpu shimashita.)
encipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈsaɪfər/
メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する (messeeji o kodo matawa angou ni henkan suru)

to convert a message into code or cipher

"The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it."

"エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。" (Eejento wa messeji o okuru mae ni sore o angouka shimashita.)
adjective C2
/ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/
賛辞の (sanchi no)

Expressing praise; laudatory.

"The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author."

"その本は著者に対する賛辞のコメントで満ちていた。" (Sono hon wa chosya ni taisuru sanchi no komento de michite ita.)
encomium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/
賛辞 (sanjī)

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

"He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher."

"彼は退職する教師に対して賛辞の演説をしました。" (Kare wa taishoku suru kyōshi ni taishite sanjī no enzetsu o shimashita.)
verb C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbər/
負担をかける (futan o kakeru)

to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress

"She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey."

"彼女は旅行中に重い荷物に負担を感じていました。" (Kanojo wa ryokōchū ni omoi nimotsu ni futan o kanjite imashita.)
noun C2
/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/
負担 / 障害 (futan / shougai)

a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult

"Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life."

"借金は人生で深刻な障害となる可能性があります。" (shakkin wa jinsei de shinkoku na shougai to naru kanousei ga arimasu.)
noun C2
/ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/
回勅 (Kaichoku)

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

"The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility."

"教皇は気候変動と道徳的責任についての回勅を発表しました。" (Kyōkō wa kikō hendō to dōtokuteki sekinin ni tsuite no kaichoku o happyō shimashita.)
noun C2
/ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/
エンダイブ (endaibu)

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

"She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor."

"彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。" (Kanojo wa sarada ni sukoshi nigami no aru shinsen na endaibu o kuwaemashita.)
endocrine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈen.də.krɪn/
ホルモン関連 (horumon kanren)

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions.

"The endocrine system regulates metabolism and stress responses."

"内分泌系は代謝とストレス反応を調節します。" (Naibunmi-kei wa taisha to sutoresu hannō o chōsetsu shimasu.)
verb C2
/ɪnˈdjuː/
授ける (sazukeru)

To provide or endow with a quality or ability.

"The leader was endued with wisdom and courage."

"リーダーは知恵と勇気を授けられた。" (Rīdā wa chie to yūki o sazukerareta.)
enervate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɛnərˌveɪt/
弱体化する (jakutaika suru)

To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.

"The long hours of work enervated him."

"長時間の労働が彼を弱体化させた。" (Chōjikan no rōdō ga kare o jakutaika saseta.)
adjective C2
/ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/
疲れ切った (tsukare kitta)

Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.

"After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated."

"長い会議の後、彼女は完全に疲れ切ったと感じていた。" (Nagai kaigi no ato, kanojo wa kanzen ni tsukare kitta to kanjite ita.)
verb C2
/ɛnˈfiːbəl/
弱める (yowameru)

To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.

"The long illness enfeebled the old man."

"長い病気で老人は弱りました。" (Nagai byōki de rōjin wa yowarimashita.)
verb C2
/ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/
幸福 (kōfuku)

To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.

"The new law enfranchised thousands of people."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, jibun no kōfuku o kakusemasendeshita.)
Engram definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈɛn.ɡræm
記憶の保存と検索のための脳内の物理的なサイン (Kioku no hozon to kensaku no tame no nōnai no butsuri-teki na sain)

Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval

"Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored."

"科学者たちはエングラムを研究して、記憶がどのように保存されるかを理解しようとしています。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa engramu o kenkyū shite, kioku ga dono yō ni hozon sareru ka o rikai shiyou to shiteimasu.)
enjoin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/
命じる, 禁止する (meijiru, kinshi suru)

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

"The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities."

"裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。" (Saibankan wa kaisha ni katsudō o tsudzukeru koto o kinjimashita.)
enkindle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɛnˈkɪndl/
火をつける、感動させる (hi o tsukeru, kandō saseru)

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

"The speech enkindled hope in the audience."

"スピーチは観客に希望を灯しました。" (Supīchi wa kankyaku ni kibō o tomoshimashita.)
verb C2
/ɪˈnəʊbəl/
高貴にする (kōki ni suru)

to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor

"His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others."

"彼の自己犠牲的な行動は、他の人々の目に彼の人格を高めました。" (Kare no jiko giseiteki na kōdō wa, hoka no hitobito no me ni kare no jin'kaku o takamemashita.)
noun C2
/ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/
退屈 (taikutsu)

A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.

"After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui."

"何もせずに数週間後、彼は深い退屈に沈んだ。" (Nani mo sezu ni suushukan go, kare wa fukai taikutsu ni shizunda.)
enrapture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈræptʃər/
魅了する (miryō suru)

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

"The beautiful music enraptured the audience."

"美しい音楽は観客を魅了しました。" (Utsukushī ongaku wa kankyaku o miryō shimashita.)
ensconce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈskɒns/
快適に座る, 隠れる (kaiteki ni suwaru, kakureru)

to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly

"She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace."

"彼女は暖炉のそばの快適な椅子に座り込んだ。" (Kanojo wa danro no soba no kaiteki na isu ni suwarikonda.)
noun C2
/ˈɛnsaɪn/
(ki)

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.

"The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor."

"その船は港を出る前に国旗を掲げました。" (Sono fune wa minato o deru mae ni kokki o kake mashita.)
verb C2
/ɪnˈsnɛər/
罠にかける (wana ni kakeru)

to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit

"The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net."

"ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。" (Hantā wa netto de usagi o tsukamaemashita.)
verb C2
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/
魅了する (miryō suru)

To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.

"The magician’s performance enthralled the audience."

"マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。" (Majishan no pafōmansu wa kankyaku o miryō shita.)
enthrone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈθroʊn/
戴冠する (daikan suru)

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

"The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony."

"王は大きな儀式で即位しました。" (Ō wa ōkina gishiki de sokui shimashita.)
entomology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/
昆虫学 (konchugaku)

The scientific study of insects.

"She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees."

"彼女は蜂の行動を理解するために昆虫学を学びました。" (Kanojo wa hachi no koudou wo rikai suru tame ni konchugaku wo manabimashita.)
verb C2
/ɪnˈtræp/

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

"The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence."

verb C2
/ɪnˈtriːt/
懇願する (kongansuru)

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

"She entreated him to stay a little longer."

"彼女は彼にもう少し長くいてくれるように懇願した。" (Kanojo wa kare ni mou sukoshi nagaku itekureru you ni konganshita.)
noun C2
/ɪnˈtriːti/
請願 (seigan)

An earnest or humble request or plea.

"She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument."

"彼女は激しい議論の中で平和を求める請願をしました。" (Kanojo wa hageshī giron no naka de heiwa o motomeru seigan o shimashita.)
entwine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪnˈtwaɪn/
絡ませる (karamaseru)

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

"The vines entwine around the old fence."

"つるが古いフェンスを巻きつけている。" (Tsuru ga furui fensu o makitsukete iru.)
enunciation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
発音, 明確な発音 (hatsuon, meikaku na hatsuon)

The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.

"His enunciation was clear during the presentation."

"彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。" (Kare no hatsuon wa purezentēshon-chū ni meikaku deshita.)