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appellate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæpəˌleɪt/
控訴に関連する (kōso ni kanren suru)

relating to appeals in a court of law

"The case was taken to an appellate court."

"その事件は控訴裁判所に持ち込まれました。" (Sono jiken wa kōso saibansho ni mochikomaremashita.)
appellation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
名称 / タイトル (meishou / taitoru)

a name or title

"The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'."

"その都市は「ビッグアップル」という名称を得ました。" (Sono toshi wa 'Big Apple' to iu meishou o emashita.)
appertain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌæpərˈteɪn/
関係する (kankeisuru)

to relate to or be connected with something

"The rules only appertain to members of the club."

"その規則はクラブのメンバーにのみ関係しています。" (Sono kisoku wa kurabu no menbaa ni nomi kankei shiteimasu.)
appetize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæpɪtaɪz/
食欲をそそる (shokuyoku o sosoru)

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

"The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner."

"焼きたてのパンの香りが客の食欲をそそる。" (yakitate no pan no kaori ga kyaku no shokuyoku o sosoru)
apposite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæpəzɪt/
適切 (tekisetsu)

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

"Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation."

"彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。" (Kanojo no komento wa sono joukyou ni hijou ni tekisetsu deshita.)
apposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/
同格 (並列文法) (tōkaku (bairitsu bunpō))

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

"In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'"

"'私の友人ジョン'というフレーズでは、'ジョン'という単語が'私の友人'とアポジションにあります。" ('Watashi no yūjin John' to iu furēzu de wa, 'John' to iu tango ga 'Watashi no yūjin' to apojishon ni arimasu.)
Apprehensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/
理解できる (rikai dekiru)

capable of being understood or grasped

"The concept was not easily apprehensible to the new students."

"その概念は新しい学生には簡単に理解できませんでした。" (Sono gainen wa atarashī gakusei ni wa kantan ni rikai dekimasen deshita.)
apprise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈpraɪz/
知らせる (shiraseru)

to inform or notify someone

"The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies."

"マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。" (Manejā wa sutaffu ni atarashī hōshin ni tsuite shirasemasu.)
approbation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
承認 / 賞賛 (shōnin / shōsan)

approval or praise

"The plan won the approbation of the board members."

"その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。" (Sono keikaku wa rijikai menbā no shōnin o emashita.)
approbatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/
称賛の (shōsan no)

expressing approval or praise

"The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay."

"教師はエッセイを読んだ後、称賛の意を込めてうなずいた。" (Kyōshi wa essei o yonda ato, shōsan no i o komete unazuita.)
appurtenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɜːrtənəns/
付属物 / 付加部分 (fuzokumotsu / fuka bubun)

an accessory or supplementary part of something

"The garage is an appurtenance of the main house."

"ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。" (Gareeji wa mein haus no fuzokumotsu desu.)
appurtenances definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/
付属物 (fuzokubutsu)

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

"The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden."

"その家は、ガレージや庭を含むすべての付属物と一緒に売られました。" (Sono ie wa, garēji ya niwa o fukumu subete no fuzokubutsu to issho ni uraremashita.)
appurtenant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈpɜːrtənənt/
附属 (fuzoku)

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

"The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property."

"通行権は土地所有者の財産に付随しています。" (Tōkōken wa tochi shoyūsha no zaisan ni fuzoku shiteimasu.)
apropos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/adverb C2
/ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/
適切 (tekisetsu)

Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.

"His comments were not apropos of the discussion."

"彼のコメントは議論には適切ではなかった。" (Kare no komento wa giron ni wa tekisetsu de wa nakatta.)
aquaponics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/
アクアポニックス (akuwaponikkusu)

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

"Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming."

"アクアポニックスは魚と植物の農業を統合することによって水を効率的に利用します。" (Akuwa ponikkusu wa sakana to shokubutsu no nōgyō o tōgō suru koto ni yotte mizu o kōritsu-teki ni riyō shimasu.)
aqueous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈeɪkwiəs/
水性の (suisei no)

related to or containing water; watery

"The solution was in an aqueous form."

"溶液は水性の形でした。" (Yōeki wa suisei no katachi deshita.)
aquiline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/
ワシのくちばしのような (washi no kuchibashi no you na)

curved like an eagle's beak; hooked

"He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance."

"彼はワシのくちばしのような鼻を持っており、それが彼に優れた外見を与えていました。" (Kare wa washi no kuchibashi no you na hana o motte ori, sore ga kare ni sugureta gaiken o ataete imashita.)
arabesque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌær.əˈbesk/
装飾的デザイン (sōshokuteki dezain)

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

"The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns."

"天井は繊細なアラベスク模様で飾られていました。" (Tenjō wa sensaina arabesuku moyō de kazararete imashita.)
Arabian Jasmine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
アラビアジャスミン (arabia jasumin)

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

"The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance."

"アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。" (Arabia jasumin wa sono amai kaori de niwa o mitashimashita.)
arability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
耕作能力 (kōsaku nōryoku)

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

"The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability."

"土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。" (Tochi no kōsaku nōryoku wa dojo no shitsu to mizu no riyō kanō-sei ni izon shiteimasu.)
arbiter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrbɪtər/
仲裁者 (chūsai-sha)

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

"The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students."

"校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。" (Kōchō wa seitokan no tairitsu de chūsai-sha toshite kōdō shita.)
arbitrage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑː.bɪ.trɑːʒ/
異なる市場で証券、通貨、または商品を同時に購入および販売して価格差を利用して利益を得ること (kotonaru shijō de shōken, tsūka, matawa shōhin o dōji ni kōnyū oyobi hanbai shite kakaku sa o riyō shite rieki o eru koto)

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities, currency, or commodities in different markets to take advantage of price differences.

"Investors use arbitrage strategies in financial markets."

"投資家は金融市場でアービトラージ戦略を使用します。" (Tōshika wa kin'yū shijō de ābito rāji senryaku o shiyō shimasu.)
arbor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrbər/
木々や蔓植物によって作られた日陰の庭の避難所 (kigi ya tsuru shokubutsu ni yotte tsukurareta hikage no niwa no hinansho)

a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework

"They rested under the arbor covered with roses."

"彼らはバラで覆われたアーボーの下で休憩していました。" (Karera wa bara de owareta aboo no shita de kyukei shiteimashita.)
arboreal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/
樹上性の (jujou-sei no)

relating to or living in trees

"Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees."

"サルは木の中で大部分の時間を過ごす樹上性の動物です。" (Saru wa ki no naka de daibubun no jikan wo sugosu jujou-sei no doubutsu desu.)
arborescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/
樹木のような (jumoku no you na)

having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like

"The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest."

"サンゴは、小さな森に似た樹木のような形をしていた。" (Sango wa, chiisana mori ni nita jumoku no you na katachi o shite ita.)
arboretum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/
植物園 (shokubutsuen)

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

"We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees."

"私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。" (Watashitachi wa ekizochikkuna kigi ni tsuite manabu tame ni, shi no shokubutsuen o otozuremashita.)
arboriculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/
樹木栽培 (jumoku saibai)

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

"He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces."

"彼は都市の緑地を改善するために樹木栽培を学びました。" (Kare wa toshi no ryokuchi o kaizen suru tame ni jumoku saibai o manabimashita.)
archaism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/
古語 (kogo)

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

"The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor."

"その詩は古語で満たされており、それが古風な味わいを与えています。" (Sono shi wa kogo de mitasarete ori, sore ga kofuu na ajiwai o ataete imasu.)
archangel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.

"Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel."

archdeacon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/
大執事 (daishitsuji)

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

"The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties."

"アーチディーコンは行政業務で主教を支援した。" (Āchidīkon wa gyōsei gyōmu de shukyo o shien shita.)
argot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrɡoʊ/
専門用語 (senmon yōgo)

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

"The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand."

"泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。" (Dorobō-tachi wa gaibu no hitobito ga rikai dekinai argo de komyunikeeshon o totta.)
aria definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːriə/
ソロの歌唱曲 (soro no kashōkyoku)

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

"The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act."

"ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。" (Soprano wa dai 2 maku de kandō-teki na aria o hirō shimashita.)
Armlet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːm.lət/
アームレット (armlet)

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

"The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight."

"伝統的なダンサーは、スポットライトの中で輝く金色のアームレットを着けていました。" (dentō-teki na dansā wa, supotto raito no naka de kagayaku kin'iro no āmuretto o tsuketeimashita.)
arraign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈreɪn/
起訴する (kiso suru)

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

"The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning."

"容疑者は今朝、裁判官の前で起訴されました。" (Yōgisha wa kesa, saiban-kan no mae de kiso saremashita.)
arrant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈærənt/
完全な, 全くの (kanzen na, mattaku no)

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

"His excuse was arrant nonsense."

"彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。" (Kare no iiwake wa kanzen na nanse-nsu datta.)
arrear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈrɪə/
未払い (miharai)

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

"He was sued for an arrear of rent."

"彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。" (Kare wa yachin no miharai de uttaeraremashita.)
arrhythmic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/eɪˈrɪðmɪk/
不整脈 (fuseimyaku)

Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.

"The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat."

"患者は不整脈を持っていた。" (Kanja wa fuseimyaku o motte ita.)
arriviste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæriˈviːst/
成金 (seikin)

A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.

"The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes."

"ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。" (Bijinesu no sekai ni wa yashinteki na seikin ga afureteimasu.)
arrogate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈærəˌɡeɪt/
不当な要求 (futou na youkyuu)

To claim or take something without justification.

"The dictator arrogated all powers to himself."

"独裁者は不当な要求で全ての権力を自分のものにした。" (Dokusai-sha wa futou na youkyuu de subete no kenryoku o jibun no mono ni shita.)
arroyo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/
乾いた小川 (kawaita ogawa)

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

"After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water."

"嵐の後、小川は急速に水で満たされました。" (Arashi no ato, ogawa wa kyūsoku ni mizu de mitasaremashita.)
arthurian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/
アーサー王に関連する (Āsā wō ni kanren suru)

Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.

"The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles."

"その小説は、騎士と城が存在するアーサリアンの世界に設定されています。" (Sono shōsetsu wa, kishi to shiro ga sonzai suru Āsārian no sekai ni settei sareteimasu.)
artifice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/
策略 (sakuriki)

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

"The politician's charm was nothing but artifice."

"その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。" (Sono seijika no miryoku wa tannaru sakuriki ni suginakatta.)
artless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɑːrtləs/
素朴, 自然 (soboku, shizen)

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

"Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease."

"彼女の素朴な笑顔は、みんなを安心させました。" (kanojo no soboku na egao wa, minna o anshin saseru mashita.)
artlessness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrtləsnəs/
素朴さ, 自然さ (sobokusa, shizensā)

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

"Her artlessness made her beloved by all."

"彼女のartlessnessは、彼女をみんなに愛される存在にした。" (Kanojo no artlessness wa, kanojo o minna ni aisareru sonzai ni shita.)
Arum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeə.rəm/
アラム (aramu)

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

"Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking."

"アラムの葉はインディア料理でよく使われます。" (Aramu no ha wa India ryouri de yoku tsukawaremasu.)
Asafoetida definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/
アサフェティダ (asafetida)

a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking

"A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry."

"アサフェティダを少し加えると、レンズ豆カレーに独特の風味が加わります。" (Asafetida wo sukoshi kuwaeru to, renzudou karee ni dokutoku no fuumi ga kuwari masu.)
ascetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɛt.ɪk/
禁欲的 (kinyoku teki)

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

"He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts."

"彼は山の中で禁欲的な生活を送り、世俗的な快適さから遠ざかっていた。" (Kare wa yama no naka de kinyoku teki na seikatsu o okuri, sezokuteki na kaitekisa kara tōzakatte ita.)
asceticism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/
禁欲主義, 自制 (kinyoku shugi, jisei)

The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

"Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history."

"禁欲主義は歴史を通じて多くの宗教的伝統の一部でした。" (Kinyoku shugi wa rekishi o tōjite ōku no shūkyō-teki dentō no ichibu deshita.)
aseptic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/eɪˈsɛptɪk/
無菌 (mukin)

Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.

"Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection."

"外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。" (Geka-i wa kansen o fusegu tame ni mukin kankyō de sagyō shinakereba naranai.)
noun C2
/ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/
アジアスズキ (ajia suzuki)

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

"Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth."

"アジアスズキは成長が早いため、養殖業で高く評価されています。" (ajia suzuki wa seichou ga hayai tame youshokugyou de takaku hyouka sarete imasu)