Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Otherwise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈʌðərwaɪz/
そうでないと (soude nai to)

in a different or other way

"We need to hurry; otherwise, we'll miss the train."

"急いでください。そうでないと電車に乗り遅れます。" (Isoide kudasai. Sou denai to densha ni noriokuremasu.)
outer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈaʊtər/
外部 (gaibu)

situated on or toward the outside; external

"The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof."

"ジャケットの外側の層は防水です。" (Jaketto no gaibu no sou wa bousui desu.)
overall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, adverb B1
/ˈoʊvərɔːl/
全体的に (zentai-teki ni)

in general or as a whole

"Overall, the project has been successful."

"全体的に、プロジェクトは成功しました。" (Zentai-teki ni, purojekuto wa seikou shimashita.)
overseas definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/
海外 (kaigai)

in or to a foreign country across the sea

"He went overseas for higher education."

"彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。" (Kare wa kōtō kyōiku no tame ni kaigai ni itta.)
adjective B1
/ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/
過体重 (kataijuu)

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."

"医者は体重を減らすようにアドバイスしました、なぜなら彼は過体重だったからです。" (Isha wa taijuu o herasu you ni adobaisu shimashita, nazenara kare wa kataijuu datta kara desu.)
owe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/oʊ/
借りがある (kariga aru)

to be obligated to pay or give something to someone

"I owe you twenty dollars."

"私はあなたに20ドルを借りています。" (Watashi wa anata ni 20 doru wo kariteimasu.)
Owl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/aʊl/
フクロウ (fukurou)

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

"The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest."

"フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。" (Fukurou wa mori no kurayami de shizuka ni naita.)
oxygen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
酸素 (sanso)

a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for breathing and combustion

"Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis."

"植物は光合成中に酸素を放出します。" (Shokubutsu wa kougousei chuu ni sanso wo houshutsushimasu.)
pace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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pace (ペース)

noun B1
/peɪs/
ペース (pēsu)

the speed at which something happens or is done

"She walked at a slow pace."

"彼女はゆっくりとペースで歩いていました。" (Kanojo wa yukkuri to pēsu de aruite imashita.)
Pacific Ocean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/
太平洋 (Taiheiyou)

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

"The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth."

"太平洋は地球上で最大の海洋です。" (Taiheiyou wa chikyuu jou de saidai no kaiyou desu.)
packet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpæk.ɪt/
パケット (paketto)

a small package or container holding items or information

"He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop."

"彼は店でビスケットのパケットを買いました。" (Kare wa mise de bisuketto no paketto o kaimashita.)
painful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈpeɪn.fəl/
痛みを伴う (itami wo tomonau)

causing physical or emotional pain

"The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care."

"その怪我は非常に痛みを伴い、すぐに治療が必要だった。" (Sono kega wa hijō ni itami wo tomonai, sugu ni chiryō ga hitsuyō datta.)
palace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpælɪs/
宮殿 (kyūden)

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

"The royal family lives in a magnificent palace."

"王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。" (Ōshitsu wa subarashī kyūden ni sundeimasu.)
Pale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Pale (ペイル)

adjective B1
/peɪl/
青白い (aoshiroi)

having a light or dull color, especially when compared with something else

"She looked pale after the long illness."

"彼女は長い病気の後、青白く見えた。" (Kanojo wa nagai byouki no ato, aoshiroku mieta.)
Palm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pɑːm/
手のひら / ヤシの木 (te no hira / yashi no ki)

the inner surface of the hand; also a tropical tree with large leaves

"He placed the coin in the palm of her hand."

"彼はコインを彼女の手のひらに置いた。" (Kare wa koin o kanojo no te no hira ni oita.)
panel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpænəl/
パネル, 審査員グループ (paneru, shinsain gurūpu)

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

"The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition."

"審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。" (Shinsain no paneru wa kontesuto no yūshōsha o happyō shimashita.)
Papaya definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pəˈpaɪə/
パパイヤ (papaiya)

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

"Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health."

"パパイヤはビタミンが豊富で、健康に非常に良いです。" (Papaiya wa bitamin ga hōfu de, kenkō ni hijō ni yoi desu.)
Parcel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɑr.səl/
小包; 土地の一区画 (kobako; tochi no ikuka)

an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land

"The postman delivered a parcel to our door."

"郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。" (Yubin haitatsuin ga watashitachi no doa ni kobako o todokemashita.)
Pardon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɑr.dən/
許し; 謝罪; (yurushi)

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

"I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting."

"会議を中断したことをお詫び申し上げます。" (kaigi o chudan shita koto o owabi moushiagemasu.)
parliament definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɑːrləmənt/
議会 (gikai)

the highest legislative body in a country

"The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate."

"その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。" (Sono hōan wa gikai de chō jikan no giron no ato ni tsūka shimashita.)
Participant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
参加者 (sankasha)

a person who takes part in an event or activity

"Each participant received a certificate after the workshop."

"各参加者はワークショップ後に証明書を受け取りました。" (Kaku sankasha wa wākushoppu go ni shōmeisho o uketorimashita.)
participants definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts
参加者 (sankasha)

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

"Participants will enjoy breathtaking views."

"参加者は息をのむような景色を楽しむでしょう。" (Sankasha wa iki o nomu yōna keshiki o tanoshimu deshō.)
participate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
参加する (sanka suru)

to take part in an event or activity

"Many students will participate in the cultural festival."

"多くの学生が文化祭に参加する予定です。" (Ōku no gakusei ga bunkasai ni sanka suru yotei desu.)
participating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tɪŋ
参加する (sanka suru)

Taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event.

"Participating teams showcased their skills."

"参加しているチームは自分たちのスキルを披露しました。" (Sanka shite iru chīmu wa jibuntachi no sukiru o hirō shimashita.)
participation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
参加 (sanka)

the action of taking part in something

"Her participation in the competition was commendable."

"彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。" (Kanojo no kyogikai e no sanka wa shousan ni atai shimashita.)
particular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/
特別 (tokubetsu)

specific or special; distinct from others

"He is very particular about his diet."

"彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。" (Kare wa jibun no shokuji ni hijou ni kodawari ga arimasu.)
particularly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/
特に (tokuni)

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

"She is particularly fond of Italian food."

"彼女は特にイタリア料理が好きです。" (Kanojo wa tokuni Itaria ryōri ga suki desu.)
Partly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈpɑːrtli/
部分的に (bubun teki ni)

to some extent but not completely

"The project was partly successful, but more work is needed."

"プロジェクトは部分的に成功しましたが、さらに多くの作業が必要です。" (Purojekuto wa bubun teki ni seikou shimashita ga, sara ni ooku no sagyou ga hitsuyou desu.)
passage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpæsɪdʒ/
狭い通路; 断片/引用; 一つの状態や場所から他の場所へ移動するプロセス (semai tōro; danpen/inyō; hitotsu no jōtai ya basho kara hoka no basho e idō suru purosezu)

a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another

"The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library."

"狭い通路は中庭から図書館へと続いていた。" (semai tōro wa nakaniwa kara toshokan e to tsudzuite ita.)
passing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
通過, 死 (tsuuka, shi)

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

"The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation."

"リーダーの死は国にとって大きな損失でした。" (Rīdā no shi wa kuni ni totte ōkina sonshitsu deshita.)
paste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B1
/peɪst/
貼る (haru)

to stick or attach something using a soft, moist substance; also a thick, soft, moist substance itself

"She pasted the picture into her notebook."

"彼女はノートに写真を貼り付けた。" (Kanojo wa nōto ni shashin o haritsuketa.)
noun B1
/ˈpeɪstri/
ペストリー (pesutori)

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

"I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast."

"私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。" (Watashi wa chōshoku no tame ni shinsen na pesutori no hako o kaimashita.)
patience definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/
忍耐 (nintai)

the ability to wait calmly without getting angry or upset

"Good teachers need a lot of patience."

"良い教師は多くの忍耐を必要とします。" (Yoi kyōshi wa ōku no nintai o hitsuyō to shimasu.)
Pattern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
/ˈpæt.ən/
模様 / パターン (moyou / patān)

A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.

"The dress had a beautiful floral pattern."

"そのドレスには美しい花柄のパターンがありました。" (Sono doresu ni wa utsukushī hanagara no patān ga arimashita.)
Pause definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/pɔːz/
一時停止 (ichijiteishi)

to stop briefly before continuing

"She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech."

"彼女は呼吸を整えるために少し一時停止をした。" (Kanojo wa kokyū o totonoeru tame ni sukoshi ichijiteishi o shita.)
pavement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpeɪvmənt/
歩道 (hodo)

a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving

"She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop."

"彼女はバス停まで歩道を歩いた。" (kanojo wa basutei made hodo o aruita)
Pea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/piː/
エンドウ豆 (endōmame)

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

"The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner."

"子供たちはディナーで甘いエンドウ豆を食べるのが好きでした。" (Kodomotachi wa dinā de amai endōmame o taberu no ga sukideshita)
Peach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/piːtʃ/
ピーチ (pīchi)

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

"The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it."

"そのピーチは完璧に熟し、ジューシーで、かじるととても美味しかった。" (Sono pīchi wa kanpeki ni jukushi, jūshī de, kajiru to totemo oishikatta.)
Peacock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpiː.kɒk/
クジャク (kujaku)

a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan

"The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention."

"その素晴らしいクジャクは、注目を集めるために色鮮やかな羽を広げました。" (sono subarashī kujaku wa, chūmoku o atsumeru tame ni iro azayakana hane o hirogemashita.)
Peanut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpiːnʌt/
ピーナッツ (pīnattsu)

a small seed with a thin shell, eaten as a snack or used to make oil and butter

"He loves eating roasted peanuts during the evening."

"彼は夕方にローストピーナッツを食べるのが好きです。" (Kare wa yūgata ni rōsuto pīnattsu o taberu no ga suki desu.)
Pear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/per/
(nashi)

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

"She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard."

"彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。" (Kanojo wa kajuen kara shinsen na nashi o tanoshimimashita.)
Pearl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pɜːrl/
真珠 (shinju)

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

"She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding."

"彼女は結婚式で美しい真珠のネックレスをしていました。" (Kanojo wa kekkonshiki de utsukushī shinju no nekkuresu o shite imashita.)
Pedestrian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B1
/pəˈdɛstriən/
歩行者 (hokousha)

a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary

"The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk."

"歩行者は横断歩道を渡りました。" (Hokousha wa oudan hodou o watarimashita.)
peel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/piːl/
皮をむく (kawa o muku)

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

"She peeled the mango before eating it."

"彼女は食べる前にマンゴーの皮をむいた。" (Kanojo wa taberu mae ni mangō no kawa o muita.)
penalty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈpɛnəlti/
罰金 (batsukin)

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

"He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules."

"交通規則違反で重い罰金を払わなければなりませんでした。" (Kōtsū kisoku ihan de omoi batsukin o harawanakereba narimasen deshita.)
percentage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
パーセント (pāsento)

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

"The percentage of students who passed the exam was high."

"試験に合格した学生のパーセントは高かった。" (Shiken ni gokaku shita gakusei no pāsento wa takakatta.)
perfectly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈpɜːfɪktli/

in a perfect manner; without flaws

"She performed the task perfectly."

perform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/pəˈfɔːm/
実行する (jikkou suru)

to carry out an action, task, or function

"The doctor will perform the surgery tomorrow."

"医者は明日手術を行う予定です。" (Isha wa ashita shujutsu o okonau yotei desu.)
performance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pərˈfɔːrməns/
パフォーマンス (pafōmansu)

the act of performing or accomplishing a task, action, or event

"The performance of the team was outstanding in the final match."

"チームのパフォーマンスは決勝戦で素晴らしかった。" (Chīmu no pafōmansu wa kesshō-sen de subarashikatta.)
performer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/pərˈfɔːrmər/
パフォーマー (pafomā)

a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

"The performer received a standing ovation for her song."

"パフォーマーは彼女の歌のためにスタンディングオベーションを受けました。" (Pafomā wa kanojo no uta no tame ni sutandingu obēshon o ukemashita.)