Vocabularios

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double definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈdʌbəl/
倍増する (baizō suru)

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

"The company hopes to double its profits this year."

"会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。" (Kaisha wa kotoshi, rieki o baizō saseru koto o nozondeimasu.)
Doubt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/daʊt/
疑い (utagai)

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something

"She had doubts about the success of the plan."

"彼女は計画の成功に疑問を抱いていた。" (Kanojo wa keikaku no seikou ni gimon o daiteita.)
Downstairs definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/
階下 (kaika)

on or to a lower floor of a building

"Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby."

"階下に行ってロビーで待ってください。" (Kaika ni itte robī de matte kudasai.)
downtown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
ダウンタウン (dauntaun)

the central part of a city

"They spent the afternoon shopping downtown."

"彼らは午後、市の中心部で買い物をしました。" (Karera wa gogo, shi no chūshinbu de kaimono o shimashita.)
dozen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdʌzən/
ダース (dāsu)

a group of twelve

"She bought a dozen eggs from the market."

"彼女は市場でダースの卵を買いました。" (Kanojo wa ichiba de dāsu no tamago o kaimashita.)
drama definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdrɑː.mə/
ドラマ (dorama)

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

"She loves watching historical drama series."

"彼女は歴史的なドラマシリーズを見るのが好きです。" (kanojo wa rekishiteki na dorama shirīzu o miru no ga suki desu.)
draw definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/drɔː/
描く / 引く (kaku / hiku)

to produce a picture by making lines and marks on paper; to pull or move something in a particular direction

"The child loves to draw pictures of animals."

"子供は動物の絵を描くのが大好きです。" (Kodomo wa dōbutsu no e o kaku no ga daisuki desu.)
drawer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdrɔːər/
引き出し (hikidashi)

a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

"She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser."

"彼女はジュエリーをドレッサーの上の引き出しに入れた。" (Kanojo wa juerī o doresā no ue no hikidashi ni iretā.)
drawing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
幸せ (shiawase)

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

"She showed me a drawing of her house."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, shiawase o kakusenakatta.)
drive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun A2
/draɪv/
運転する (unten suru)

to operate and control a vehicle; a journey in a vehicle

"He learned to drive when he was 18."

"彼は18歳で車の運転を覚えました。" (Kare wa 18 sai de kuruma no unten o oboemashita.)
Driver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdraɪvər/
運転手 (unten-shu)

a person who operates a vehicle

"The taxi driver took us to the airport."

"タクシーの運転手が空港まで私たちを連れて行った。" (Takushī no unten-shu ga kūkō made watashitachi wo tsurete itta.)
driving definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
運転 (unten)

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

"She loves driving along the coast on weekends."

"彼女は週末に沿岸をドライブするのが大好きです。" (Kanojo wa shūmatsu ni engan o doraibu suru no ga daisuki desu.)
drop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun A2
/drɒp/
落とす / 液滴 (otosu / ekitaki)

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

"Be careful not to drop your phone."

"携帯電話を落とさないように気をつけてください。" (Keitai denwa wo otosana you ni ki wo tsukete kudasai.)
drug definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/drʌɡ/
薬物 (yakubutsu)

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

"The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness."

"医者はその病気のために新しい薬を処方しました。" (Isha wa sono byouki no tame ni atarashii kusuri wo shohoushimashita.)
drugstore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/
薬局 (yakkyoku)

A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

"I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine."

"風邪薬を買うために薬局に行きました。" (Kazegusuri wo kau tame ni yakkyoku ni ikimashita.)
Drum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/drʌm/
ドラムまたは樽 (doramu matawa taru)

a musical instrument beaten with sticks or hands; also a cylindrical container

"The drummer hit the drum loudly during the concert."

"ドラム奏者はコンサート中に大きな音でドラムを叩いた。" (Doramu sōsha wa konsāto-chū ni ōkina oto de doramu o tataita.)
Dry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/draɪ/
乾燥 (kansou)

free from moisture or liquid; not wet

"The clothes are dry after hanging in the sun."

"太陽の下で乾いた後、服は乾いています。" (Taiyou no shita de kawaita ato, fuku wa kawaitemasu.)
Duck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A2
/dʌk/
幸福 (kōfuku)

a waterbird with a broad bill and webbed feet; to lower the head or body quickly to avoid something

"He ducked to avoid the flying ball."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができなかった。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, kōfuku o kakusu koto ga dekinakatta.)
Due definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/djuː/
期限 / 期日 (kigen / kijitsu)

expected at a certain time or required by a certain date

"The rent is due on the first of every month."

"家賃は毎月の1日に支払い期限があります。" (Yachin wa maitsuki no 1-nichi ni shiharai kigen ga arimasu.)
Dustbin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdʌst.bɪn/
ゴミ箱 (gomibako)

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

"Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use."

"使用後は紙をゴミ箱に捨ててください。" (shiyougo wa kami o gomibako ni sutete kudasai.)
dutch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/dʌtʃ/
オランダの (oranda no)

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

"She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century."

"彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。" (Kanojo wa 17 seiki no oranda no kaiga o tanoshindeimasu.)
Duty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdjuːti/
義務 (gimu)

a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility

"It is our duty to protect the environment."

"環境を守ることは私たちの義務です。" (Kankyō o mamoru koto wa watashitachi no gimu desu.)
e.g. definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
abbreviation A2
/iː ˈdʒiː/
例えば (tatoeba)

For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').

"You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas."

"もっと果物を食べるべきです。例えば、リンゴやバナナです。" (Motto kudamono wo taberu beki desu. Tatoeba, ringo ya banana desu.)
noun A2
/ˈiː.ɡəl/
ワシ (washi)

large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons

"The eagle soared high above the mountains."

"ワシは山々の上を高く飛んだ。" (washi wa yamayama no ue o takaku tonda)
Ear-ring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɪər.ɪŋ/
イヤリング (iyaringu)

a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear

"Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention."

"彼女のダイヤモンドのイヤリングは、みんなの注目を集めました。" (Kanojo no daiyamondo no iyaringu wa, minna no chūmoku o atsumemashita.)
earn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ɜːrn/
稼ぐ (kasegu)

To receive money or reward in return for work or service.

"She worked hard to earn enough money for college."

"彼女は大学のために十分なお金を稼ぐために一生懸命働いた。" (Kanojo wa daigaku no tame ni jūbun na okane o kasegu tame ni isshōkenmei hataraita.)
Earth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɜːrθ/
地球 (chikyū)

the planet we live on; soil or ground

"The astronauts looked back at the Earth from space."

"宇宙飛行士は宇宙から地球を見ました。" (Uchūhikōshi wa uchū kara chikyū o mimashita.)
Easily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A2
/ˈiːzəli/
簡単に (kantan ni)

without difficulty or effort

"He solved the problem easily."

"彼は簡単に問題を解決しました。" (Kare wa kantan ni mondai o kaiketsu shimashita.)
Eastern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈiːstərn/
東部の (tōbu no)

Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of the east.

"They traveled to the eastern part of the country."

"彼らは国の東部を旅しました。" (Karera wa kuni no tōbu o tabimashita.)
economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈkɒnəmi/
経済 (keizai)

The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a society.

"The global economy has been affected by rising inflation."

"世界経済はインフレの上昇に影響を受けました。" (Sekai keizai wa infure no jōshō ni eikyō o ukemashita.)
education definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
教育 (kyouiku)

the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university

"Education is the key to success."

"教育は成功の鍵です。" (Kyouiku wa seikou no kagi desu.)
Effect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈfɛkt/
効果 (kouka)

a change that results from a particular action or cause

"The new law had a positive effect on public safety."

"新しい法律は公共の安全に良い効果をもたらしました。" (Atarashii houritsu wa koukyou no anzen ni yoi kouka o motarashimashita.)
Effort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛfərt/
努力 (doryoku)

the use of physical or mental energy to do something; attempt

"He made a great effort to improve his English skills."

"彼は英語スキルを向上させるために大きな努力をしました。" (Kare wa eigo sukiru o kōjō saseru tame ni ōkina doryoku o shimashita.)
efforts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
ˈefərts
努力 (doryoku)

A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy

"Your efforts determine your success."

"あなたの努力があなたの成功を決定します。" (Anata no doryoku ga anata no seikou wo kettei shimasu.)
electric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
電気的 (denki-teki)

Relating to or operated by electricity.

"The room was lit by an electric lamp."

"部屋は電気ランプで照らされていました。" (Heya wa denki ranpu de terasarete imashita.)
Electric fan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/
電気ファン (denki fan)

a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room

"The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days."

"電気ファンは、暑い夏の日に部屋を涼しく保ちます。" (denki fan wa, atsui natsu no hi ni heya o suzushiku tamochimasu)
electricity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
電気 (denki)

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

"The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity."

"嵐で停電し、電気がありませんでした。" (Arashi de teiden shi, denki ga arimasen deshita.)
electronic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/
電子の (denshi no)

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

"She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons."

"彼女は音楽のレッスンのために電子キーボードを買った。" (Kanojo wa ongaku no ressun no tame ni denshi kībōdo o katta.)
Elephant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛlɪfənt/
幸せ (shiawase)

a very large animal with a trunk, long curved tusks, and thick gray skin, found in Africa and Asia

"The elephant sprayed water over itself with its trunk."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, jibun no shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekimasen deshita.)
elevator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛləˌveɪtər/
エレベーター (erebētā)

a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building

"We took the elevator to the tenth floor."

"私たちはエレベーターで10階に行きました。" (Watashitachi wa erebētā de jukkai ni ikimashita.)
embarrassed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ɪmˈbærəst/
恥ずかしい (hazukashii)

feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something

"He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name."

"彼は彼女の名前を忘れたとき、恥ずかしいと感じた。" (Kare wa kanojo no namae o wasureta toki, hazukashii to kanjita.)
emergency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/
緊急事態 (kinkyū jitai)

A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.

"The ambulance arrived quickly in response to the emergency."

"救急車は緊急事態に迅速に対応しました。" (Kyūkyūsha wa kinkyū jitai ni jinsoku ni taio shimashita.)
employee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/
従業員 (jūgyōin)

A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.

"The company values each employee's contribution to its success."

"会社は各従業員の成功への貢献を重視しています。" (Kaisha wa kaku jūgyōin no seikō e no kōken o jūshi shiteimasu.)
employer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ɪmˈplɔɪər/
雇用者 (koyōsha)

A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.

"The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers."

"雇用者は熟練した労働者を引き付けるために、より良い福利厚生を約束しました。" (Koyōsha wa jukuren shita rōdōsha o hikitsukeru tame ni, yori yoi fukuri kōsei o yakusoku shimashita.)
Empty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈɛmpti/
空っぽ (karappo)

containing nothing; not filled

"The box was completely empty."

"箱は完全に空っぽだった。" (Hako wa kanzen ni karappo datta.)
encourage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/
励ます (hagemasu)

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

"Parents should encourage their children to read daily."

"親は子供たちに毎日読むように励ますべきです。" (Oya wa kodomotachi ni mainichi yomu yō ni hagemasu beki desu.)
ending definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛndɪŋ/
結末 (ketsumatsu)

the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time

"The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected."

"映画は誰も予想しなかった驚きの結末だった。" (Eiga wa dare mo yosou shinakatta odoroki no ketsumatsu datta)
Enemy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛnəmi/
(teki)

a person or group that is hostile or opposed to someone or something

"The two countries have been enemies for decades."

"二つの国は何十年もの間、敵同士です。" (Futatsu no kuni wa nanjū-nen mono aida, teki dōshi desu.)
energy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛnərdʒi/
エネルギー (enerugi)

the capacity for activity or work; power derived from physical or chemical resources

"Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular worldwide."

"太陽エネルギーは世界中でますます人気が高まっています。" (Taiyou enerugi wa sekaijuu de masumasu ninki ga takamatteimasu.)
engine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈɛndʒɪn/
エンジン (enjin)

A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.

"The car's engine failed on the highway."

"車のエンジンは高速道路で故障した。" (Kuruma no enjin wa kōsoku dōro de koshō shita.)