Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C2
/ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/
アジアドジョウウナギ (ajia dojou unagi)

a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine

"Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters."

"アジアドジョウウナギは空気を吸い、浅い泥の水で生き残ることができます。" (ajia dojou unagi wa kuuki o sui asai doro no mizu de ikinokoru koto ga dekimasu)
asinine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæsɪnaɪn/
愚かな (orokana)

Extremely foolish or stupid.

"It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather."

"天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。" (Tenki o kakunin sezu ni arashi no naka o kuruma de hashiru no wa orokana kangae datta.)
askance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈskæns/
疑いの目で (utagai no me de)

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

"She looked askance at his unusual proposal."

"彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。" (Kanojo wa kare no ijou na teian wo utagai no me de mita.)
askew definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈskjuː/
傾いている (katamuiteiru)

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

"The picture on the wall hung slightly askew."

"壁の絵は少し傾いていた。" (Kabe no e wa sukoshi katamuiteita.)
Asparagus bean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/
アスパラガス豆 (asuparagasu mame)

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

"The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking."

"アスパラガス豆は最大で三フィートの長さになり、アジア料理で一般的に使用されます。" (asuparagasu mame wa saidai de san fīto no nagasa ni nari, ajia ryōri de ippanteki ni shiyō saremasu.)
asperity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

"She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted."

aspersion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈspɜːr.ʒən/
中傷 (chūshō)

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

"He cast an aspersion on her character."

"彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。" (Kare wa kanojo no seikaku ni chūshō o shimashita.)
aspersions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) C2
/əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/
中傷 (chūshō)

Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.

"The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him."

"政治家は彼に対してなされた中傷を拒否した。" (Seijika wa kare ni taishite nasareta chūshō o kyohi shita.)
assay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ˈæseɪ/
分析 (bunseki)

To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.

"The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content."

"科学者たちは金の含有量を調べるために鉱物サンプルをアセイしました。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa kin no gan'yuryou o shiraberu tame ni koumoku sanpuru o asei shimashita.)
asseverate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/
断言する (dangen suru)

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

"He asseverated that he had never seen the man before."

"彼はその男を以前見たことがないと断言した。" (Kare wa sono otoko o izen mita koto ga nai to dangen shita.)
assiduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɪdʒuəs/
勤勉な (kinben na)

showing great care, attention, and effort in doing something

"She was assiduous in her studies, rarely missing a day of revision."

"彼女は勉強に勤勉で、復習を欠かすことはほとんどなかった。" (Kanojo wa benkyou ni kinben de, fukushuu o kakasu koto wa hotondo nakatta.)
assiduously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈsɪdʒuəsli/
熱心に (nesshin ni)

with great care and persistence

"He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline."

"彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。" (Kare wa shimekiri mae ni purojekuto o kanryō suru tame ni nesshin ni hatarakimashita.)
assonance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæsənəns/
アソナンス (asonansu)

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

"The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse."

"詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。" (Shijin wa jibun no shi no naka de ongakuteki kōka o umidasu tame ni asonansu o shiyō shimashita.)
assonant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæsənənt/
アソナンス (asonansu)

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

"The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm."

"その詩は音楽的なリズムを生み出すアソナンスの言葉で満ちています。" (Sono shi wa ongakuteki na rizumu o umidasu asonansu no kotoba de michiteimasu.)
assonate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæsəneɪt/
韻を踏む (in o fumu)

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

"The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow."

"その行は美しく韻を踏んでおり、歌に独特の流れを与えています。" (Sono gyō wa utsukushiku in o funde ori, uta ni dokutoku no nagare o ataeteimasu.)
assuage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsweɪdʒ/
和らげる (yawarageru)

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

"The kind words helped assuage her anxiety."

"優しい言葉が彼女の不安を和らげるのに役立ちました。" (Yasashī kotoba ga kanojo no fuan o yawarageru no ni yakudachimashita.)
noun C2
/ˈæstər/
アスターの花 (asutā no hana)

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

"The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden."

"秋の庭で紫のアスターの花が美しく咲きました。" (aki no niwa de murasaki no asutā no hana ga utsukushiku sakimashita.)
astigmatism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/
乱視 (ranshi)

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

"She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism."

"彼女は乱視を矯正するために眼鏡をかけています。" (Kanojo wa ranshi o kyousei suru tame ni megane o kaketeimasu.)
astral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæstrəl/

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

"Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually."

astringent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈstrɪndʒənt/
厳しい (kibishii)

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

"Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class."

"彼女の厳しい口調は、騒々しいクラスを静めた。" (kanojo no kibishii kuchō wa, sawagashii kurasu o shizumeta)
asunder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈsʌndər/
バラバラに (barabara ni)

into separate parts; apart

"The ancient empire was torn asunder by war."

"古代の帝国は戦争でバラバラにされてしまった。" (Kodai no teikoku wa sensō de barabara ni sarete shimatta.)
atavism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈætəvɪzəm/
先祖返り (senzo gaeri)

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

"The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features."

"科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。" (Kagakusha wa kodomo no shintai-teki tokuchou ni senzo gaeri o kansatsu shimashita.)
atelier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌætəlˈjeɪ/
アトリエ(アーティストやデザイナーのスタジオ) (atorie (aatisuto ya dezainaa no sutajio))

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

"The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection."

"画家は私たちを彼のアトリエに招待し、新しいコレクションを見せてくれました。" (Gaka wa watashitachi o kare no atorie ni shoutai shi, atarashī korekushon o misete kuremashita.)
athirst definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈθɜːrst/
渇望している, 熱望している (katsubō shite iru, netsubō shite iru)

Very eager or desirous for something.

"The explorer was athirst for adventure."

"探検家は冒険に渇望していた。" (Tankenka wa bōken ni katsubō shite ita.)
athwart definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈθwɔːrt/
横断, 反対 (ōdan, hantai)

Across or in opposition to something.

"A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic."

"倒れた木が道路を横断して、交通を妨げていた。" (Taoreta ki ga dōro o ōdan shite, kōtsū o samatage te ita.)
atomizer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈætəmaɪzər/
アトマイザー (atomizer)

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

"She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly."

"彼女は香水を均等に塗るためにアトマイザーを使いました。" (Kanojo wa kousui o kintou ni nuru tame ni atomizer o tsukaimashita.)
attenuate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈtɛnjueɪt/
和らげる (yawarageru)

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something.

"The medicine helps attenuate the severity of the symptoms."

"その薬は症状の重症度を和らげるのに役立ちます。" (Sono kusuri wa shoujou no jyuushoudo o yawarageru no ni yakudachimasu.)
attenuation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən
減衰、減少、弱化 (gensui, genshō, jakuka)

The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

"The attenuation of sound waves affects communication."

"音波の減衰はコミュニケーションに影響を与えます。" (Onpa no gensui wa komyunikēshon ni eikyō o ataemasu.)
augur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɔːɡər/
予兆する (yochou suru)

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

"Dark clouds augur a coming storm."

"暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。" (Kurai kumo ga kuru arashi wo yojishiteimasu.)
augury definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːɡjʊri/
前兆 (zenchou)

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

"The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm."

"暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。" (Kurai kumo wa chikadzuite iru arashi no zenchou to shite mirarareta.)
august definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈɡʌst/
威厳 (igen)

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

"The king entered the hall with an august presence."

"王は威厳のある存在感でホールに入ってきた。" (Ō wa igen no aru sonzaikan de hōru ni haittekita.)
aureole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːriˌoʊl/
オーラ (ōra)

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

"The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head."

"その絵は、聖人が頭の周りにオーラを持っているのを示していました。" (Sono e wa, seijin ga atama no mawari ni ōra o motte iru no o shimeshite imashita.)
auricle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːrɪkl̩/
耳の外側部分 (mimi no sokogawa bubun)

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

"The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection."

"医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。" (Ishi wa kanja no mimi no sokogawa bubun ni kansen no chōkō ga nai ka shirabemashita.)
auricular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/
耳に関連する (mimi ni kanren suru)

Relating to the ear or hearing.

"The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature."

"医者は患者の体温を確認するためにオーリキュラー温度計を使用しました。" (Isha wa kanja no taion o kakunin suru tame ni orikyurā ondokei o shiyou shimashita.)
auriferous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɪfərəs/
金鉱を含む (kinkō o fukumu)

Containing or producing gold.

"The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains."

"鉱山労働者は山で金鉱を含む鉱脈を発見しました。" (Kōzan rōdōsha wa yama de kinkō o fukumu kōmyaku o hakken shimashita.)
auroral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɔːrəl/
オーロラに関連する (ōrora ni kanren suru)

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

"The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky."

"科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa yozora de ōroral no katsudō o kansatsu shimashita.)
auscultation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/
聴診 (choushin)

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

"The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs."

"医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。" (Isha wa kanja no hai o shiraberu tame ni choushin o okonaimashita.)
auspice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːspɪs/
兆し, 保護 (kizashi, hogo)

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

"The project was launched under the auspice of the government."

"そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。" (Sono purojekuto wa seifu no hogo no moto de kaishi saremashita.)
auspices definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) C2
/ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
後援 (kouen)

Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.

"The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations."

"会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。" (Kaigi wa kokuren no kouen no shita de okonawaremashita.)
autarchy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːtɑːrki/
自給自足 (jikyū jisoku)

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

"The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports."

"その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。" (Sono kuni wa yunyū izon o herasu tame ni jikyu jisoku o kokoromimashita.)
autarky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈɔː.tɑː.ki
自給自足, 経済的独立 (jikyu jisoku, keizaiteki dokuritsu)

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

"Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports."

"いくつかの国は輸入への依存を減らすためにオータキーを目指しています。" (Ikutsuka no kuni wa yunyuu e no izon o herasu tame ni ootakii o mezashiteimasu.)
avarice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈævərɪs/
強欲 (gyōyoku)

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

"His avarice led him to exploit his workers."

"彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。" (Kare no gyōyoku wa kare o rōdōsha o sakushu suru koto ni michibiita.)
avaricious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/
貪欲な (donyoku na)

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

"The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly."

"貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。" (Donyoku na yanushi wa fukōhei ni yachin o agemashita.)
aver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvɜːr/
断言する (dangen suru)

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

"She averred that she was innocent."

"彼女は無罪だと主張した。" (Kanojo wa muzai da to shuchou shita.)
aviary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/
鳥小屋 (tori koya)

a large enclosure for keeping birds

"The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots."

"動物園はエキゾチックなオウムのために新しい鳥小屋を作った。" (Dōbutsuen wa ekizochikkuna ōmu no tame ni atarashī tori koya o tsukutta.)
avidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈvɪdəti/
熱意 (netsui)

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

"He accepted the offer with avidity."

"彼は熱意を持ってその提案を受け入れました。" (Kare wa netsui o motte sono teian o ukeiremashita.)
avocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
副業 (fukugyo)

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

"Painting is his avocation after office hours."

"絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。" (Kaiga wa ofisu no ato no kare no fukugyo desu.)
avouch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvaʊtʃ/
主張する (shuchou suru)

to affirm or assert something as true

"He avouched his innocence before the judge."

"彼は裁判官の前で無実を主張しました。" (Kare wa saiban-kan no mae de mujitsu o shuchou shimashita.)
avow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvaʊ/
公然と宣言する (kōzen to sengen suru)

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

"He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation."

"彼はためらうことなく、彼の忠誠心をその活動に公然と誓った。" (Kare wa tamerau koto naku, kare no chūseishin o sono katsudō ni kōzen to chikatta.)
avulse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvʌls/
引き裂く (hikisaku)

to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts

"The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation."

"外科医は手術中に損傷した組織を引き裂かなければならなかった。" (Geka-i wa shujutsu-chuu ni sonshou shita soshiki wo hikisakunakereba naranakatta.)