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noun B2
/ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/
小児科医 (shōnika-i)

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

"The pediatrician examined the child carefully."

"小児科医は子供を慎重に診察しました。" (Shōnika-i wa kodomo o shinchō ni shinsatsu shimashita.)
Peeler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpiː.lər/
皮むき器 (kawamuki-ki)

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

"Use a peeler to remove the potato skin."

"ポテトの皮をむくために皮むき器を使用してください。" (Poteto no kawa o muku tame ni kawamuki-ki o shiyou shite kudasai.)
peep definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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peep

verb B2
/piːp/

to look quickly or secretly, especially through a narrow opening

"The child tried to peep through the keyhole."

peer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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peer (ピア)

noun, verb B2
/pɪə(r)/
同等の人 (doutou no hito)

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

"He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side."

"彼は霧を通して自分の仲間を見ようとしました。" (Kare wa kiri o tooshite jibun no nakama o miyou to shimashita.)
peer influence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
pɪər ˈɪnfluəns
仲間の影響 (nakama no eikyō)

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

"Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly."

"仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。" (Nakama no eikyō wa, wakamono no kōdō ni ōkina eikyō o ataeru koto ga arimasu.)
Pen-name definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpen neɪm/
ペンネーム (pen nēmu)

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

"Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens."

"マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。" (Māku Towen wa Samyūeru Kuremenzu no pen nēmu deshita.)
adjective B2
/ˈpɛndɪŋ/
保留中 (horyu-chu)

awaiting decision or settlement

"The case is still pending in court."

"その事件はまだ裁判所で保留中です。" (sono jiken wa mada saiban-sho de horyu-chu desu.)
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verb B2
/ˈpɛnɪtreɪt/
貫通する (kantsu suru)

To pass into or through; to enter or pierce.

"The bullet could not penetrate the armor."

"弾丸は鎧を貫通できませんでした。" (Dangan wa yoroi o kantsu dekimasen deshita.)
noun B2
/ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/
浸透 (shintou)

The act of piercing or entering into something.

"The company's market penetration grew rapidly."

"その企業の市場浸透は急速に成長した。" (Sono kigyō no shijō shintō wa kyūsoku ni seichō shita.)
Peninsula definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/
半島 (hantō)

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

"The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia."

"朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。" (Chōsen hantō wa Higashi Ajia ni ichi shiteimasu.)
Pension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɛnʃən/
年金 (nenkin)

A regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund or employer.

"After 30 years of service, he received a monthly pension."

"30年の勤務後、彼は毎月の年金を受け取りました。" (30-nen no kinmugo, kare wa maitsuki no nenkin o ukemashita.)
perceive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pərˈsiːv/
認識する (ninshiki suru)

To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind.

"She perceived a change in his tone of voice."

"彼女は彼の声のトーンの変化を認識しました。" (Kanojo wa kare no koe no tōn no henka o ninshiki shimashita.)
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perceived

verb B2
/pərˈsiːvd/
幸福 (kōfuku)

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

"She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice."

"彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。" (Kanojo wa shō o uketotta toki, kōfuku o kakusemasen deshita.)
perception definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pərˈsɛpʃən/
認識 (ninshiki)

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something; an interpretation of sensory information.

"Public perception of the issue has changed over time."

"その問題に対する公共の認識は時間の経過とともに変化しました。" (Sono mondai ni taisuru kōkyō no ninshiki wa jikan no keika to tomoni henka shimashita.)
Perfection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pərˈfek.ʃən/
完璧 (kanpeki)

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

"The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings."

"アーティストは彼の絵画で完璧を達成するために何年も費やしました。" (Atisuto wa kare no kaiga de kanpeki wo tassei suru tame ni nannen mo tsuiyashimashita.)
noun B2
/ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/
雑誌 (zasshi)

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

"She subscribed to a science periodical."

"彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。" (Kanojo wa kagaku zasshi o kōdoku shimashita.)
verb B2
/ˈpɛrɪʃ/
死ぬ (shinu)

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

"Many soldiers perished in the war."

"多くの兵士は戦争で死んだ。" (Ōku no heishi wa sensō de shinda.)
noun/verb B2
/pɜːrk/
特典 (tokuten)

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

"One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday."

"ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。" (Koko de hataraku koto no tokuten no hitotsu wa, maishū kin'yōbi ni muryō ranchi ga teikyō sareru koto desu.)
Permanence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɜːrmənəns/
永続性 (eizokusei)

The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

"The permanence of the monument symbolizes eternal respect."

"その記念碑の永続性は永遠の敬意を象徴しています。" (Sono kinenhi no eizokusei wa eien no keii o shōchō shiteimasu.)
perseverance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/
忍耐 (nintai)

continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties

"Her perseverance in the face of obstacles was inspiring."

"障害に直面しても彼女の忍耐力は感動的でした。" (Shōgai ni chokumen shite mo kanojo no nintaisei wa kandō-teki deshita.)
verb B2
/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/
忍耐する (nintai suru)

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

"He persevered through many failures before succeeding."

"彼は多くの失敗を乗り越えて成功しました。" (Kare wa ooku no shippai wo norikoete seikou shimashita.)
persist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/pərˈsɪst/

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

"She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French."

noun B2
/pərˈsɪstəns/
粘り強さ (nebarizuyosa)

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

"His persistence finally paid off when he got the job."

"彼の粘り強さは最終的に報われ、仕事を得ることができました。" (Kare no nebarizuyosa wa saishūteki ni mukuwari, shigoto o eru koto ga dekimashita.)
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adjective B2
/pəˈsɪs.tənt/
持続的 (jizokuteki)

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

"Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success."

"多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。" (Ōku no shōgai ni mo kakawarazu, kanojo no jizokuteki na doryoku wa seikō o motarashita.)
personnel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
人員 (jin'in)

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

"The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch."

"会社は新しい支店のためにもっと多くの人員を採用しています。" (Kaisha wa atarashī shiten no tame ni motto ōku no jin'in o sai-yō shiteimasu.)
Perspective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pərˈspɛktɪv/
視点 (shiten)

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

"From her perspective, the plan seemed risky."

"彼女の視点から見ると、その計画はリスクがあるように思えました。" (Kanojo no shiten kara miru to, sono keikaku wa risuku ga aru yō ni omoemashita.)
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noun B2
pəˈspek.tɪvz
視点 (shiten)

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

"New perspectives enhance understanding."

"新しい視点が理解を深めます。" (Atarashii shiten ga rikai o fukamemasu.)
persuasion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pɜːˈsweɪ.ʒən/
説得力 (settokuryoku)

The ability to convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.

"His persuasion skills helped close the business deal."

"彼の説得力のあるスキルは、ビジネス契約を締結するのに役立ちました。" (Kare no settokuryoku no aru sukiru wa, bijinesu keiyaku o teiketsu suru no ni yakudachimashita.)
noun B2
/ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/
ペシミズム (peshimizumu)

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

"Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic."

"彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。" (Kanojo no taema nai peshimizumu wa, rakkanteki de iru no o muzukashiku shiteita.)
Pessimist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpes.ə.mɪst/
悲観主義者 (hikan shugisha)

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

"Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome."

"悲観主義者として、彼はいつも最悪の結果を期待していました。" (hikan shugisha toshite, kare wa itsumo saiaku no kekka o kitai shite imashita)
pesticide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpɛstɪsaɪd/
殺虫剤 (satchūzai)

A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects harmful to crops.

"Farmers use pesticide to protect their crops from insects."

"農家は昆虫から作物を守るために殺虫剤を使います。" (Nōka wa konchū kara sakumotsu o mamoru tame ni satchūzai o tsukaimasu.)
pesticides definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈpɛstɪsaɪdz
農薬 (nōyaku)

Chemical substances used to kill pests, but harmful to beneficial insects like butterflies.

"Excessive use of pesticides harms butterflies."

"農薬の過剰使用は蝶に害を及ぼす。" (Nōyaku no kajō shiyō wa chō ni gai o oyobosu.)
pests definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
pɛsts
害虫, 害を及ぼす動物 (gaichou, gai o oyobosu doubutsu)

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

"Pests can damage crops and cause diseases."

"害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。" (Gaichou wa sakumotsu o sonshou shi, byouki o hikiokosu kanousei ga arimasu.)
Petal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈpetəl/
花弁 (kaben)

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

"Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center."

"デイジーの各花弁は白で、中央は黄色でした。" (deiji no kaku kaben wa shiro de, chuuou wa kiiro deshita)
verb B2
/ˈpiːtər/
次第に弱まる (shidai ni yowamaru)

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

"The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours."

"イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。" (Ibento no kōfun wa sū jikan go ni shidai ni shūsoku shi hajimeta.)
petition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/pəˈtɪʃən/
請願書 (seigan-sho)

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

"They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area."

"彼らはその地域の道路安全を改善するために請願書に署名しました。" (Karera wa sono chiiki no dōro anzen o kaizen suru tame ni seigan-sho ni shomei shimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈpɛti/
些細な (sasai na)

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

"She often gets upset over the most petty things."

"彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。" (Kanojo wa shibashiba sasai na koto ni hara o tateru.)
Phase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/feɪz/
段階 (dankai)

a distinct period or stage in a process of development

"We are in the final phase of the project."

"私たちはプロジェクトの最終段階にいます。" (Watashitachi wa purojekuto no saishuu dankai ni imasu.)
phenomena definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) B2
/fəˈnɒmɪnə/
現象 (genshō)

Observable events or occurrences, especially remarkable ones.

"Auroras are natural phenomena seen near the polar regions."

"オーロラは極地地域近くで見ることができる自然現象です。" (Ōrora wa kyokuchi chiiki chikaku de miru koto ga dekiru shizen genshō desu.)
adjective B2
/fəˈnɒmɪnəl/
非凡 (hiban)

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

"The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament."

"チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。" (Chīmu wa tōnamento de hiban na seikō o osamemashita.)
phenomenon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/fəˈnɒmɪnən/
現象 (genshō)

an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

"The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon."

"オーロラは自然現象です。" (Ōrora wa shizen genshō desu.)
philosopher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/fɪˈlɒsəfə/
哲学者 (tetsugakusha)

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

"Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece."

"ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。" (Sokuratesu wa kodai Girisha no yuumei na tetsugakusha deshita.)
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adjective B2
/ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/
哲学的 (tetsugakuteki)

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

"She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis."

"危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。" (Kiki no aida, kanojo wa reisei de tetsugakuteki na taido o tamochimashita.)
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noun B2
/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/
哲学 (tetsugaku)

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

"Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy."

"彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。" (Kanojo no tetsugaku wa shinsetsu-sa to kyokan o kyouchou shiteimasu.)
phishing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/
情報窃盗詐欺 (jōhō settō sagi)

Deceptive technique for stealing personal information unauthorized

"Phishing emails trick users into revealing passwords."

"フィッシングメールはユーザーを騙してパスワードを明かさせます。" (Fisshingu mēru wa yūzā o damashite pasuwādo o akasasemasu.)
Phobia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
恐怖症 (kyōfushō)

an extreme or irrational fear of something

"She has a phobia of heights and avoids tall buildings."

"彼女は高所恐怖症で、高い建物を避けます。" (Kanojo wa kōsho kyōfushō de, takai tatemono o sake masu.)
adjective B2
/ˈfoʊni/
偽りの, 嘘の (itsuwari no, uso no)

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

"He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings."

"彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。" (Kare wa hontou no kimochi wo kakusu tame ni itsuwari no egao wo miseta.)
photosynthesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
光合成 (kōgōsei)

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.

"Photosynthesis plays a vital role in oxygen production."

"光合成は酸素の生産に重要な役割を果たします。" (Kōgōsei wa sanso no seisan ni jūyōna yakuwari o hatashimasu.)
physician definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/fɪˈzɪʃən/
医師 (ishi)

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

"The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition."

"医師はその状態を治療するために薬を処方しました。" (Ishi wa sono jōtai o chiryō suru tame ni kusuri o shohō shimashita.)
noun B2
/ˈfɪzɪsɪst/
物理学者 (butsurigakusha)

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

"The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students."

"物理学者は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しました。" (Butsurigakusha wa gakuseitachi ni sōtaisei riron o setsumei shimashita.)