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noun B2
/ˈdʌmi/
ダミー / バカな人 (damī / bakanahito)

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

"The tailor used a dummy to display the dress."

"仕立て屋はドレスを展示するためにダミーを使った。" (Shitateya wa doresu o tenji suru tame ni damī o tsukatta.)
dump definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/dʌmp/
何かを無駄に捨てるまたは放置する (nanika o muda ni suteru matawa houchi suru)

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

"He dumped all the trash into the bin."

"彼はゴミをすべてゴミ箱に捨てた。" (Kare wa gomi o subete gomibako ni suteta.)
duo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdjuːəʊ/
デュオ (duo)

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

"The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert."

"その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。" (Sono ongaku duo wa konsāto de saishin no hitto o ensō shimashita.)
adjective B2
/ˈdjʊərəbəl/
耐久性がある; 強い; 頑丈な (taikyū-sei ga aru; tsuyoi; ganjō-na)

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

"This durable fabric will last for many years."

"この耐久性のある生地は何年も持ちます。" (Kono taikyū-sei no aru kiji wa nan-nen mo mochimasu)
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noun B2
/djʊˈreɪʃən/
期間 (kikan)

the length of time that something continues

"The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours."

"会議は2時間の期間続きました。" (Kaigi wa 2 jikan no kikan tsuzukimashita.)
dusty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdʌsti/
ほこりっぽい (hokorippoi)

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

"The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect."

"何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。" (nannen mo houchi sareta ato, sono furui hondana wa hokorippokatta)
noun B2
/dwɔːrf/
小人 (kobito)

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

"Snow White lived with seven dwarfs."

"白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。" (Shirayukihime wa 7-nin no kobito to issho ni kurashite imashita.)
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verb B2
/dwɛl/
住む (sumu)

To live in or occupy a place; to think or talk about something at length.

"They dwell in a small cottage near the river."

"彼らは川の近くの小さな小屋に住んでいます。" (Karera wa kawa no chikaku no chiisana koya ni sundeimasu.)
dye definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/daɪ/
染める (someru)

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

"She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow."

"彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。" (Kanojo wa ashita kami o kinpatsu ni someru yotei desu)
dynamic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/daɪˈnæmɪk/
ダイナミック (dainamikku)

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; energetic and forceful.

"She is a dynamic leader who inspires her team."

"彼女はチームを鼓舞するダイナミックなリーダーです。" (Kanojo wa chīmu o kobu suru dainamikku na rīdā desu.)
dynamics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/daɪˈnæmɪks/
ダイナミクス (dainamikusu)

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

"The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined."

"新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。" (Atarashii maneejaa ga sanka shita ato, chiimu no dainamikusu wa henka shimashita.)
Eagerly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈiːɡərli/
熱心に; 強い欲望を持って (nesshin ni; tsuyoi yokubou wo motte)

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

"The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin."

"子供たちは休暇が始まるのを熱心に待っていました。" (kodomotachi wa kyuuka ga hajimaru no wo nesshin ni matteimashita)
earner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɜːrnər/
稼ぐ人 (kasegu hito)

A person who earns money through work or business

"She is the primary earner in her family."

"彼女は家族の主要な稼ぐ人です。" (Kanojo wa kazoku no shuyou na kasegu hito desu.)
earnings definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɜːnɪŋz/
収入 (shunyu)

money obtained in return for labor or services

"Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family."

"彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。" (Kanojo no gesshū wa kazoku o yashinau no ni jūbun desu.)
Earth-worm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/
ミミズ (mimizu)

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

"The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil."

"庭師は土壌でたくさんのミミズを見つけて喜んでいました。" (niwashi wa dojō de takusan no mimizu o mitsukete yorokonde imashita)
Ease definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/iːz/
容易さ (yōsai)

absence of difficulty or effort; to make something less serious or severe

"Meditation helps ease stress."

"瞑想はストレスを和らげるのに役立ちます。" (Meisō wa sutoresu o yawarageru no ni yakudachimasu.)
adjective B2
/ˈiːtəbl̩/
食べられる (taberareru)

suitable or safe for eating

"The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty."

"そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。" (Sono berī wa taberareru dake de naku, kanari oishī desu.)
eccentric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
奇抜な (kibatsuna)

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

"The artist was known for his eccentric style."

"そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。" (Sono ātisuto wa kibatsuna sutairu de shirarete ita.)
Echo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈɛkəʊ/
幸福 (kōfuku)

a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again; to repeat or reflect a sound or idea.

"Her laughter echoed through the empty hall."

"賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠せなかった。" (shō o uketotta toki, kanojo wa jibun no kōfuku o kakusenakatta.)
echoed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
ˈɛkəʊd
反響する (hankyō suru)

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

"The words of gratitude echoed in his heart."

"感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。" (Kansha no kotoba ga kare no kokoro ni hankyō shita.)
eco-friendly technologies definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz
エコフレンドリー技術 (eko-furendorī gijutsu)

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

"Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution."

"エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。" (Eko-furendorī gijutsu wa osen o keigen suru koto ga dekimasu.)
Eco-tourism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈiːkəʊˈtʊəˌrɪzəm

Tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments.

"Eco-tourism promotes environmental conservation through travel."

ecological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
生態学的 (seitaigakuteki)

relating to the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

"The factory made several ecological improvements to reduce pollution."

"工場は汚染を減らすためにいくつかの生態学的な改善を行いました。" (Kōjō wa osen o herasu tame ni ikutsuka no seitai-gakuteki na kaizen o okonai mashita.)
ecological balance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns
エコロジカルバランス (ekorojikaru baransu)

The stable state of an ecosystem where all organisms coexist harmoniously.

"Preserving butterflies helps maintain ecological balance."

"蝶を保護することはエコロジカルバランスを維持するのに役立ちます。" (Chō o hogo suru koto wa ekorojikaru baransu o iji suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
noun B2
/iˈkɒlədʒɪst/
エコロジスト (ekorojisuto)

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

"The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem."

"エコロジストは森林の生態系に対する汚染の影響を研究しました。" (Ekorojisuto wa shinrin no seitai kei ni taisuru osen no eikyō o kenkyū shimashita.)
ecology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/
生態学 (seitaigaku)

the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

"Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants."

"エコロジーは、汚染が動物や植物にどのように影響するかを理解する手助けをします。" (Ekoroji wa, osen ga doubutsu ya shokubutsu ni dono you ni eikyou suru ka wo rikai suru tetsuduke wo shimasu.)
economic sustainability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
経済の持続可能性 (ekonomikku sasutenabiriti)

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

"Economic sustainability drives long-term growth."

"経済の持続可能性は長期的な成長を促進する。" (keizai no jizoku kanousei wa chokitekina seichou o sokushin suru)
economic system definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/
経済システム (keizai shisutemu)

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

"Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems."

"資本主義、社会主義、混合経済は経済システムのタイプです。" (Shihonshugi, shakaishugi, kongō keizai wa keizai shisutemu no taipu desu.)
economical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/
経済的 (keizaiteki)

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

"Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run."

"ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。" (Haiburiddo-sha wo unten suru koto wa choukitekini wa keizaiteki desu.)
economically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/
経済的に (keizaiteki ni)

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

"The company is trying to operate more economically this year."

"その会社は今年、より経済的に運営することを目指しています。" (Sono kaisha wa kotoshi, yori keizaiteki ni un'ei suru koto o mezashiteimasu.)
ecosystem definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/
幸せ (shiawase)

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

"The forest ecosystem supports a wide variety of animals and plants."

"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, shiawase o kakusu koto ga dekinakatta.)
Edible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛdəbl/
食べられる (taberareru)

Fit or suitable to be eaten; safe to eat.

"The mushrooms in the basket are edible."

"バスケットの中のキノコは食べられます。" (Basuketto no naka no kinoko wa taberaremasu.)
editorial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/
社説 (shasetsu)

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

"The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy."

"新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。" (Shinbun wa seifu no seisaku o hihan suru shasetsu o happyō shimashita.)
educator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/
教育者 (kyouikusha)

a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor

"She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day."

"彼女は毎日学生を励ます献身的な教育者です。" (Kanojo wa mainichi gakusei wo hagemasu kenshinteki na kyouikusha desu.)
effectiveness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/
効果 (kouka)

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

"The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated."

"新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。" (Atarashī seisaku no kōka wa mada hyōkajū desu.)
efficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
効率 (kouritsu)

The ability to accomplish a task with minimum wasted effort or resources.

"The new system improved the efficiency of data processing."

"新しいシステムはデータ処理の効率を改善しました。" (Atarashii shisutemu wa dēta shori no kōritsu o kaizen shimashita.)
efficiently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
効率的に (kouritsuteki ni)

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

"She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline."

"彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。" (Kanojo wa shimekiri nai ni kouritsuteki ni tasuku wo kanryou sasemashita.)
Ego definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Ego

noun B2
/ˈiːɡoʊ/

A person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem.

"His fragile ego was hurt by the criticism."

elaborate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, adjective B2
/ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)
詳しく説明する / 複雑で詳細なデザイン (kōshiku setsumei suru / fukuzatsu de shōsai na dezain)

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

"She asked him to elaborate on his proposal."

"彼女は彼に提案について詳しく説明するように頼んだ。" (Kanojo wa kare ni teian ni tsuite kōshiku setsumei suru yō ni tanonda.)
adjective B2
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
弾力性 (danryokusei)

Able to return to its original shape or size after being stretched or compressed.

"The waistband of the pants is made of elastic material."

"ズボンのウエストバンドは弾力性のある素材で作られています。" (Zubon no uesutobando wa danryokusei no aru sozai de tsukurareteimasu.)
elect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈlɛkt/
選ぶ (erabu)

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

"The citizens elected a new president."

"市民は新しい大統領を選びました。" (Shimin wa atarashī daitōryō o erabimashita.)
electoral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈlɛktərəl/
選挙の (senkyo no)

related to elections or voting

"The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years."

"その国の選挙プロセスは近年改革されました。" (Sono kuni no senkyo purosesu wa kin'nen kaikaku saremashita.)
Electric drill definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/
電動ドリル (dendō doriru)

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

"He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures."

"彼は壁に絵を掛けるために電動ドリルを使って穴を開けました。" (Kare wa kabe ni e o kakeru tame ni dendō doriru o tsukatte ana o akemashita.)
elevate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɛlɪveɪt/
高める (takameru)

To raise or lift something to a higher position; to improve in status, mood, or quality.

"Good music can elevate your mood instantly."

"良い音楽は瞬時に気分を高めることができます。" (Yoi ongaku wa shunji ni kibun o takameru koto ga dekimasu.)
eligibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
資格 (shikaku)

the state of having the right to do or obtain something

"Students must meet certain requirements to maintain their eligibility for the scholarship."

"学生は奨学金の資格を維持するために特定の要件を満たす必要があります。" (Gakusei wa shōgakukin no shikaku o iji suru tame ni tokutei no yōken o mitasu hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
eligible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/
適格な (tekikaku na)

Qualified or allowed to do or receive something.

"Only members are eligible to vote in the election."

"選挙で投票する資格があるのは会員のみです。" (Senkyo de tōhyō suru shikaku ga aru no wa kaiin nomi desu.)
eliminate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/
排除する (haijo suru)

To completely remove or get rid of something.

"The new policy aims to eliminate corruption in the system."

"新しい政策はシステム内の汚職を排除することを目的としています。" (Atarashī seisaku wa shisutemu-nai no oshoku o haijo suru koto o mokuteki to shiteimasu.)
elimination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən
排除 (haijo)

The complete removal or destruction of something.

"The elimination of emissions is a priority."

"排出の排除は優先事項です。" (Haishutsu no haijo wa yūsen jiko desu.)
elite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/
エリート (elite)

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

"Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event."

"エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。" (Erīto dake ga sono dokusenteki na ibento ni shōtai saremashita.)
embark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪmˈbɑːrk/
乗り出す (noridasu)

to begin a journey, project, or activity

"She decided to embark on a new career in medicine."

"彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。" (Kanojo wa igaku no atarashii kyaria wo hajimeru ketsudan wo kudashimashita.)