Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

tablet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtæblət/

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

"She took a tablet to relieve her headache."

Taj Mahal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl
タージ・マハル (taaji maharu)

A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.

"The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built."

"タージ・マハルはこれまでに建てられた中で最も美しい建造物の一つとされている。" (taaji maharu wa kore made taterareta naka de motto utsukushii kenchobutsu no hitotsu to sareru)
tale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/teɪl/
物語 (monogatari)

a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true

"The old man told a tale of his adventures."

"その老人は冒険の物語を話した。" (Sono rōjin wa bōken no monogatari o hanashita.)
Talented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈtæləntɪd/
才能のある (sainou no aru)

having a natural ability or skill in something

"She is a talented singer with a beautiful voice."

"彼女は美しい声を持つ才能のある歌手です。" (Kanojo wa utsukushī koe o motsu sainou no aru kashu desu.)
Tank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Tank

noun B1
/tæŋk/

a large, heavy military vehicle that moves on tracks and is armed with weapons

"The army sent tanks to the front lines."

target definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtɑːɡɪt/
目標 (mokuhyō)

a goal or objective that one aims to achieve

"The team set a target to increase sales by 20%."

"チームは売上を20%増加させることを目標に設定しました。" (Chīmu wa uriage o 20% zōka saseru koto o mokuhyō ni settei shimashita.)
task definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/tɑːsk/
タスク (tasuku)

a piece of work or duty to be done

"He completed the task before the deadline."

"彼は締め切り前にタスクを完了しました。" (Kare wa shimekiri mae ni tasuku o kanryou shimashita.)
tax definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/tæks/
税金 (zeikin)

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

"The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods."

"政府は贅沢品に対する税率を引き上げました。" (Seifu wa zeitakuhin ni taisuru zeiritsu o hikiagemashita.)
Tea-pot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtiː.pɒt/
ティーポット (tīpotto)

a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea

"She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea."

"彼女はお茶を淹れるためにティーポットに熱いお湯を注いだ。" (Kanojo wa ocha o ireru tame ni tīpotto ni atsui oyu o sosogida.)
tear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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tear

verb, noun B1
/tɪər/ (noun: liquid) /tɛər/ (verb: rip)

As a verb: to pull apart or rip something. As a noun: a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes.

"She accidentally tore her dress on a nail."

teaspoon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtiːspuːn/
幸せ (shiawase)

a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.

"Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
Technical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈtɛknɪkəl/
技術的 (gijutsuteki)

relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.

"He has a technical background in engineering."

"彼は工学の技術的なバックグラウンドを持っています。" (Kare wa kougaku no gijutsuteki na bakkuraundo wo motteimasu.)
technique definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/tɛkˈniːk/
技術 (gijutsu)

A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.

"She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class."

"彼女はヨガのクラスで新しい呼吸法を学びました。" (Kanojo wa yoga no kurasu de atarashī kokyūhō o manabimashita.)
teen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/tiːn/
ティーンエイジャー (tiin'eijaa)

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

"He's a teenager who loves sports."

"彼はスポーツが好きなティーンエイジャーです。" (Kare wa supootsu ga sukina tiin'eijaa desu.)
temple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtɛmpəl/
寺院 (jiin)

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

"They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India."

"インディアへの旅行中に古代の寺院を訪れました。" (India e no ryokou-chuu ni kodai no jiin o otozuremashita.)
temporarily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/
一時的に (ichijiteki ni)

for a limited time; not permanently

"The road is closed temporarily for repairs."

"道路は修理のため一時的に閉鎖されています。" (Dōro wa shūri no tame ichijiteki ni heisa sareteimasu.)
temporary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈtɛmpərɛri/
一時的な (ichijiteki na)

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

"She found a temporary job during the summer break."

"彼女は夏休み中に一時的な仕事を見つけました。" (Kanojo wa natsuyasumi chū ni ichijiteki na shigoto o mitsukemashita.)
tempt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/tɛmpt/
誘惑する (yūwaku suru)

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

"The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery."

"新鮮なパンの匂いが彼をパン屋に入らせました。" (Shinsen na pan no nioi ga kare o panya ni irasemashita.)
adjective B1
/ˈtemptɪŋ/
魅力的 (miryokuteki)

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

"The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window."

"ベーカリーの窓にチョコレートケーキがとても魅力的に見えた。" (Beekarii no mado ni chokoreeto keeki ga totemo miryokuteki ni mieta.)
tend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/tɛnd/
傾向がある/世話をする (keikou ga aru/sewa o suru)

To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

"She tends to wake up early in the morning."

"彼女は朝早く起きる傾向があります。" (Kanojo wa asa hayaku okiru keikou ga arimasu.)
noun, adjective, verb B1
/tɛns/
緊張 / 時制 (kinchou / jisei)

a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious

"She felt tense before the interview."

"彼女はインタビューの前に緊張していた。" (Kanojo wa intabyu no mae ni kinchou shite ita.)
term definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/tɜːm/
用語 (yōgo)

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

"The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology."

"「機械学習」という用語は、技術分野で広く使われています。" ('Kikai gakushū' to iu yōgo wa, gijutsu bun'ya de hiroku tsukawareteimasu.)
terms definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/tɜːmz/
条件 (jouken)

plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement

"The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract."

"契約条件は契約書に明確に記載されています。" (Keiyaku jouken wa keiyakusho ni meikaku ni kisai sareteimasu.)
terribly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈtɛrəbli/
ひどく (hidoku)

to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly

"He felt terribly sad after hearing the news."

"彼はそのニュースを聞いた後、ひどく悲しく感じました。" (Kare wa sono nyūsu o kiita ato, hidoku kanashiku kanjimashita.)
terrific definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/təˈrɪfɪk/
素晴らしい (subarashii)

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

"The concert last night was absolutely terrific."

"昨夜のコンサートは絶対に素晴らしかった。" (Sakuya no konsāto wa zettai ni subarashikatta.)
textbook definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtɛkstbʊk/
教科書 (kyōkasho)

a book used for studying a subject in school or college

"She bought a new biology textbook for her class."

"彼女はクラスのために新しい生物学の教科書を買いました。" (Kanojo wa kurasu no tame ni atarashī seibutsugaku no kyōkasho o kaimashita.)
adjective B1
/ˈθæŋk.fəl/
感謝している (kansha shite iru)

pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative

"I am thankful for all your help and support."

"あなたの助けとサポートに感謝しています。" (Anata no tasuke to sapōto ni kansha shite imasu.)
thankfully definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈθæŋkfəli/
幸いにも (saiwai ni mo)

used to express relief or gratitude

"Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting."

"幸いにも、彼女は会議にちょうど間に合いました。" (Saiwai ni mo, kanojo wa kaigi ni choudo mani aimashita.)
theme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/θiːm/
テーマ (teema)

the subject or topic of a speech, essay, exhibition, or discussion

"The theme of the conference was sustainability."

"会議のテーマは持続可能性でした。" (Kaigi no teema wa jizoku kanousei deshita.)
Theory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈθiːəri/
理論 (riron)

An explanation of an idea or principle based on facts, reasoning, and evidence.

"Einstein's theory of relativity changed the way we understand physics."

"アインシュタインの相対性理論は、物理学の理解方法を変えました。" (Ainshutain no sōtaisei riron wa, butsurigaku no rikai hōhō o kaemashita.)
therapist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈθɛrəpɪst/
セラピスト (serapisuto)

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

"The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety."

"セラピストは彼の不安を克服する手助けをしました。" (Serapisuto wa kare no fuan o kokufuku suru tedasuke o shimashita.)
therapy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈθɛrəpi/
セラピー (serapii)

treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder

"She is receiving therapy for her injury."

"彼女は怪我のためにセラピーを受けています。" (Kanojo wa kega no tame ni serapii o uketeimasu.)
Therefore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
conjunction B1
/ðɛəˈfɔː/

for that reason; because of that

"She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early."

threaten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈθrɛtən/
幸せ (shiawase)

to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone

"He threatened to report the incident to the authorities."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, jibun no shiawase o kakusenakatta.)
Thrill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/θrɪl/
スリルを与える (suiru o ataeru)

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

"The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers."

"ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。" (Rōrā kōsutā no raido wa bōken o motomeru hitobito o suirusa semasu.)
thrilled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/θrɪld/
興奮した (koufun shita)

extremely happy or excited

"She was thrilled with the surprise party."

"彼女はサプライズパーティーに興奮していた。" (Kanojo wa sapuraizu pātii ni koufun shite ita.)
Throat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/θroʊt/
(koro)

the front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx

"He felt a lump in his throat while speaking."

"彼は話しているときに喉にしこりを感じました。" (Kare wa hanashite iru toki ni nodo ni shikori o kanjimashita.)
throughout definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition B1
/θruːˈaʊt/
通して (tōshite)

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

"She worked throughout the night."

"彼女は一晩中働き続けた。" (Kanojo wa hitobanjuu hatarakitsudzuketa.)
Thumb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/θʌm/
親指 (oyayubi)

the short, thick finger on the side of the hand, used for gripping and holding things

"He gave a thumbs-up to show his approval."

"彼は承認を示すために親指を上げました。" (Kare wa shounin o shimesu tame ni oyayubi o agemashita.)
Thunder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈθʌn.dər/
(kaminari)

the loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash

"We heard thunder during the storm last night."

"昨夜の嵐の中で雷を聞きました。" (Sakuya no arashi no naka de kaminari wo kikimashita.)
thus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ðʌs/
このように (kono you ni)

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

"He was late, thus he missed the meeting."

"彼は遅れたので、このように会議を欠席しました。" (Kare wa okureta node, kono you ni kaigi o kesseki shimashita.)
tick mark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
tɪk mɑːrk
チェックマーク (chekku maaku)

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

"I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks."

"私はすべての完了したタスクにチェックマークを付けました。" (Watashi wa subete no kanryō shita tasuku ni chekku māku o tsukemashita.)
tile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/taɪl/
タイル (tailu)

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

"The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles."

"キッチンの床はセラミックタイルで覆われています。" (Kitchin no yuka wa seramikku tairu de ōwareteimasu.)
time management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/taɪm ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/
時間管理 (jikan kanri)

The ability to plan and control time effectively to accomplish tasks efficiently.

"Effective time management improves productivity."

"効果的な時間管理は生産性を向上させます。" (Kōka-tekina jikan kanri wa seisan-sei o kōjō sasemasu.)
verb B1
/taɪmd/
タイムを測る (taimu o hakaru)

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

"He timed the race with a stopwatch."

"彼はストップウォッチでレースのタイムを計った。" (Kare wa sutoppuwotchi de rēsu no taimu o hakatta.)
timer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈtaɪmər
タイマー (taimaa)

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

"He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task."

"彼は作業を完了するために、30分のタイマーをセットした。" (Kare wa sagyou o kanryou suru tame ni, sanjuppun no taimaa o setto shita.)
timing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
タイミング (taimingu)

the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done

"Good timing is essential in business negotiations."

"ビジネス交渉では、良いタイミングが重要です。" (bijinesu kōshō dewa, yoi taimingu ga jūyō desu.)
tin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/tɪn/
スズ (suzu)

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

"She bought a tin of biscuits from the store."

"彼女は店でビスケットの缶を買った。" (Kanojo wa mise de bisuketto no kan o katta.)
tissue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtɪʃ.uː/
ティッシュ (tisshu)

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

"She used a tissue to wipe her nose."

"彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。" (Kanojo wa tisshu de hana o fukimashita.)
Title definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈtaɪtəl/
タイトル (taitoru)

the name of a book, film, or piece of writing; also a formal designation or rank

"The book's title changed at the last minute."

"その本のタイトルは最後の瞬間に変更されました。" (Sono hon no taitoru wa saigo no shunkan ni henkou saremashita.)