Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

publication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
出版 (shuppan)

the act of making something publicly known or available

"The publication of the report sparked a debate."

"報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。" (Houkokusho no shuppan wa giron o hikiokoshimashita.)
publish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
出版する (shuppan suru)

to prepare and issue a book, journal, or piece of information for public distribution

"The company plans to publish a new book next year."

"その会社は来年新しい本を出版する予定です。" (Sono kaisha wa rainen atarashii hon wo shuppan suru yotei desu.)
Publisher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpʌblɪʃər/
出版社 (shuppansha)

a person or company that produces and sells books, journals, or other content

"The publisher released a new book by a famous author."

"出版社は有名な著者の新しい本を出版しました。" (Shuppansha wa yuumei na chosha no atarashii hon o shuppan shimashita.)
publishing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

"He works in the publishing industry as an editor."

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noun B1
/ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/
セーター (seetaa)

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head

"She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening."

"彼女は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。" (Kanojo wa samui fuyu no yūgata ni atatakai seetaa o kite ita.)
Pumpkin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/'pʌmp.kɪn/
カボチャ (kabocha)

a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh

"We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin."

"私たちは大きなカボチャからジャック・オー・ランタンを彫りました。" (watashitachi wa ookina kabocha kara jakku o ran tan o horimashita)
adjective B1
/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/

Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.

"He is always punctual for meetings."

punish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
罰する (bassuru)

to make someone suffer for a crime or bad behavior

"The teacher punished the students for cheating on the exam."

"教師は試験でカンニングをした学生を罰した。" (Kyoushi wa shiken de kanningu wo shita gakusei wo basshita.)
Punishment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
(batsu)

the infliction of a penalty as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing

"The criminal received a harsh punishment for his crime."

"犯人はその犯罪に対して厳しい罰を受けました。" (Hannin wa sono hanzai ni taishite kibishii batsu o ukemashita.)
purchase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈpɜː.tʃəs/
購入 (kounyuu)

To buy something by paying money for it.

"She purchased a new laptop from the store."

"彼女は店で新しいノートパソコンを購入しました。" (Kanojo wa mise de atarashī nōtopasokon o kōnyū shimashita.)
purse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pɜːrs/
財布 (saifu)

a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items

"She kept her wallet in her purse."

"彼女は財布をバッグに入れました。" (Kanojo wa saifu o baggu ni iremashita.)
puzzle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈpʌzl/
パズル / 困らせる (pazuru / komaraseru)

a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity; to cause someone to be confused

"The crossword puzzle kept her busy for hours."

"クロスワードパズルは彼女を数時間忙しくさせました。" (Kurosuwādo pazuru wa kanojo o suū jikan isogashiku sasemashita.)