Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

propose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/prəˈpoʊz/
提案する (teian suru)

to suggest a plan or idea for consideration or discussion

"I propose that we meet tomorrow to discuss the project."

"私は明日プロジェクトを話し合うために会うことを提案します。" (Watashi wa ashita purojekuto o hanashiau tame ni au koto o teian shimasu.)
protection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/prəˈtɛkʃən/
幸せ (shiawase)

the action of protecting or being protected from harm or danger

"The law provides protection for endangered species."

"賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Shō o uketotta toki, kanojo wa shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
protein definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈproʊtiːn/

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

"Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body."

proteins definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/
たんぱく質 (tanpakushitsu)

Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.

"Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins."

"Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins." (Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.)
protest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈproʊtɛst/
抗議 (kougi)

a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

"Thousands gathered in the square to protest the new law."

"何千人もの人々が新しい法律に反対して広場に集まった。" (Nan sen nin mono hitobito ga atarashii houritsu ni hantai shite hiroba ni atsumatta.)
proudly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈpraʊdli/
誇らしげに (hokorashige ni)

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

"She proudly displayed her achievements to her family."

"彼女は誇らしげに家族に自分の成果を見せた。" (kanojo wa hokorashige ni kazoku ni jibun no seika o miseta)
provided definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/prəˈvaɪdɪd/
提供された (teikyou sareta)

gave or supplied something that was needed

"The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests."

"ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供しました。" (Hoteru wa subete no gesuto ni muryou no choushoku wo teikyoushimashita.)
public speaking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ
公共の話し方 (kōkyō no hanashikata)

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.

"Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles."

"公共の話し方のスキルはリーダーシップの役割に不可欠です。" (Kōkyō no hanashikata no sukiru wa rīdāshippu no yakuwari ni fukaketsu desu.)
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."

Pullover definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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.)
Qualification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
資格 (shikaku)

a condition or skill that makes someone suitable for a job or activity; the process of qualifying

"She listed her qualifications on the job application."

"彼女は求人申込書に自分の資格を記載しました。" (Kanojo wa kyūjin mōshikomi-sho ni jibun no shikaku o kisai shimashita.)
Qualified definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
資格のある (shikaku no aru)

officially recognized as being trained or knowledgeable for a particular job or activity

"She is a qualified doctor with years of experience."

"彼女は経験豊富な資格を持つ医者です。" (Kanojo wa keiken houfu na shikaku wo motsu isha desu.)
qualify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
資格を得る (shikaku wo eru)

to meet the requirements or conditions for something

"He worked hard to qualify for the final round."

"彼はファイナルラウンドに出場するために一生懸命働いた。" (Kare wa fainaru raundo ni shutsujou suru tame ni isshoukenmei hataraita.)
quality time definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/
質の高い時間 (shitsu no takai jikan)

Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.

"Spending quality time with family enhances relationships."

"家族と質の高い時間を過ごすことで、関係が強化されます。" (Kazoku to shitsu no takai jikan o sugosu koto de, kankei ga kyōka saremasu.)
Quantity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/
(ryō)

An amount or number of something.

"The shop ordered a large quantity of rice."

"店は大量の米を注文しました。" (Mise wa tairyo no kome o chūmon shimashita.)
Quarter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/ˈkwɔː.tər/
四分の一 (shibu no ichi)

One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.

"She paid a quarter of the total bill."

"彼女は総額の四分の一を支払った。" (Kanojo wa sōgaku no shibu no ichi o shiharatta.)
Queue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Queue (キュー)

noun/verb B1
/kjuː/
(retsu)

A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn; to wait in line.

"People queued outside the theater for tickets."

"人々はチケットを求めて劇場の外で行列を作った。" (Hitobito wa chiketto o motomete gekijou no soto de gyoretsu o tsukutta.)
quote definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/kwəʊt/
引用する (in'yō suru)

to repeat or copy the words of someone

"She quoted a famous line from the novel."

"彼女は小説から有名な一文を引用した。" (Kanojo wa shōsetsu kara yūmei na ichibun o in'yō shita.)
railroad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈreɪlˌroʊd/
鉄道 (tetsudou)

a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run

"The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns."

"鉄道は都市といくつかの近くの町を結びつけています。" (Tetsudou wa toshi to ikutsu ka no chikaku no machi o musubitsuketeimasu.)
Rainbow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈreɪn.boʊ/
(niji)

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

"After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky."

"嵐の後、空に美しい虹が現れました。" (Arashi no ato, sora ni utsukushī niji ga arawaremashita.)
rainforest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst
熱帯雨林 (nettai urin)

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

"The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species."

"アマゾンの熱帯雨林は数百万種の生物の家です。" (Amazon no nettai urin wa sūhyakuman-shu no seibutsu no ie desu.)
Raw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/rɔː/
(nama)

not cooked or processed; in its natural state

"She ate raw vegetables for lunch."

"彼女は昼食に生の野菜を食べました。" (Kanojo wa chuushoku ni nama no yasai o tabemashita.)
raw materials definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz
原材料 (gen zairyō)

The basic material from which a product is made.

"The factory imports raw materials for production."

"工場は生産のために原材料を輸入しています。" (Kōjō wa seisan no tame ni gen zairyō o yunyū shiteimasu.)
ray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/reɪ/
光線 (kōsen)

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

"A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds."

"太陽の光線が雲を突き抜けた。" (Taiyō no kōsen ga kumo o tsukinuketa.)
react definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/riˈækt/
反応する (hannou suru)

to respond or behave in a particular way to something

"She reacted angrily when she heard the news."

"彼女はニュースを聞いて怒って反応した。" (Kanojo wa nyūsu o kiite okotte hannou shita.)
reaction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/riˈækʃən/
反応 (hanno)

A response to a situation, event, or stimulus; also a chemical change involving reactants and products.

"Her reaction to the news was one of surprise."

"ニュースに対する彼女の反応は驚きでした。" (Nyūsu ni taisuru kanojo no hannou wa odoroki deshita.)
realistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
現実的 (genjitsuteki)

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

"She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost."

"彼女はプロジェクトのコストの現実的な見積もりを出した。" (Kanojo wa purojekuto no kosuto no genjitsuteki na mitsumori o dashita.)
reality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/riˈæləti/
現実 (genjitsu)

the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined

"The reality of the situation is more complicated than we thought."

"状況の現実は、私たちが考えていたよりも複雑です。" (Joukyou no genjitsu wa, watashitachi ga kangaete ita yori mo fukuzatsu desu.)
Reasonable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈriːzənəbl/
合理的 (gōriteki)

Fair and sensible; having sound judgment; not extreme or excessive.

"The price of the meal was quite reasonable."

"その食事の価格はかなりリーズナブルでした。" (Sono shokuji no kakaku wa kanari rīzunaburu deshita.)
Reasonably definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈriːzənəbli/
合理的に (gōriteki ni)

in a fair, sensible, or logical manner

"The price was reasonably low compared to other products."

"他の製品と比較して、価格は合理的に低かった。" (Hoka no seihin to hikaku shite, kakaku wa gōriteki ni hikukatta.)
Reception definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/rɪˈsepʃən/
レセプション (resepushon)

the act of receiving something or someone; a formal social gathering

"We attended a wedding reception at the hotel."

"私たちはホテルで結婚式のレセプションに参加しました。" (Watashitachi wa hoteru de kekkonshiki no resepushon ni sanka shimashita.)
recognition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
認識 (ninshiki)

the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, in particular, the appreciation or acknowledgement of something

"Her recognition of his efforts was greatly appreciated."

"彼女の努力に対する認識は非常に高く評価されました。" (Kanojo no doryoku ni taisuru ninshiki wa hijō ni takaku hyōka saremashita.)
Recommendation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
推薦 (suishin)

a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action

"Her recommendation for the job was highly valued."

"彼女の仕事に対する推薦は非常に高く評価されました。" (Kanojo no shigoto ni taisuru suishin wa hijou ni takaku hyouka saremashita.)
recommendations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz
推薦 (suisen)

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

"The commission submitted their recommendations."

"委員会はその推薦を提出しました。" (Iinkai wa sono suisen o teishutsu shimashita.)
recording definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/
録音 (rokuon)

the act or process of recording something

"The recording of the interview was clear and loud."

"インタビューの録音は明瞭で大きかった。" (Intabyū no rokuon wa meiryō de ōkikatta.)
recover definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/rɪˈkʌvər/

to return to a normal state after a setback, illness, or loss

"He took months to recover from the accident."

recovery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
回復 (kaifuku)

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

"The patient is in recovery after the surgery."

"患者は手術後、回復中です。" (Kanja wa shujutsu go, kaifuku-chu desu.)
reduced definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/rɪˈdjuːst/
減少された; 小さくされた; 制限された (genshō sareta; chiisaku sareta; seigen sareta)

made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size; decreased

"The store offers reduced prices on winter clothing."

"店は冬服の価格を減少させた。" (Mise wa fuyu fuku no kakaku o genshō sa seta.)
reduction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/rɪˈdʌkʃən/
削減 (saku-gen)

the action or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

"There has been a significant reduction in pollution levels."

"汚染レベルの重要なリダクションがありました。" (Osengēberu no jūyōna ridakushon ga arimashita.)
refer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/rɪˈfɜːr/
紹介する (shoukai suru)

to direct someone to another source of help, information, or decision

"The doctor will refer you to a specialist."

"医者はあなたを専門家に紹介するでしょう。" (Isha wa anata o senmonka ni shoukai suru deshou.)