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complacent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəmˈpleɪsənt/
自己満足 (jikimanzoku)

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems

"The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard."

"チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。" (Chiimu wa suukai no shouri no ato, jikimanzoku shi, renshuu o yameta.)
compliant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəmˈplaɪənt/
従順 (juujun)

Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

"She was compliant with all the safety requirements."

"彼女はすべての安全要件に従いました。" (Kanojo wa subete no anzen youken ni shitagaimashita.)
adjective C1
/kəmˈplɪsɪt/
共犯者 (犯罪で) (kyōhansha (hanzai de))

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

"He was found complicit in the crime."

"彼は犯罪で共犯者として見つかりました。" (Kare wa hanzai de kyōhansha to shite mitsukarimashita.)
noun C1
/kəmˈplɪsəti/
共謀 (kyoubou)

the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

"The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme."

"裁判所は彼の詐欺計画における共謀を明らかにした。" (Saibansho wa kare no sagi keikaku ni okeru kyoubou o akiraka ni shita.)
composure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəmˈpoʊʒər/
冷静 (reisei)

the state of being calm and in control of oneself

"She managed to keep her composure during the heated debate."

"彼女は熱い議論の中で冷静さを保つことができた。" (Kanojo wa atsui giron no naka de reiseisa o tamotsu koto ga dekita.)
compounding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
kəmˈpaʊnd.ɪŋ
複利 (fukuri)

The process in which an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.

"Compounding allows investments to grow exponentially over time."

"複利は、投資を時間とともに指数関数的に成長させます。" (Fukuri wa, tōshi o jikan to tomo ni shisū kansūteki ni seichō sasemasu.)
comprehensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/
理解できる (rikai dekiru)

able to be understood; intelligible

"The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way."

"先生はそのトピックを理解しやすい方法で説明しました。" (Sensei wa sono topikku o rikai shiyasui hōhō de setsumei shimashita.)
compress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəmˈprɛs/
圧縮する (asshuku suru)

to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller

"The file was compressed to save storage space."

"ファイルは圧縮されてストレージスペースを節約しました。" (Fairu wa asshuku sarete sutoressu supēsu o setsuyaku shimashita.)
compression definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəmˈprɛʃn̩/
圧縮 (asshuku)

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

"File compression helps reduce storage requirements."

"ファイル圧縮はストレージ要件を削減するのに役立ちます。" (Fairu asshuku wa sutōreji yōken o sakugen suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
Compulsion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəmˈpʌlʃn̩/
強迫 (kyouhaku)

An irresistible urge to do something, or the act of being forced.

"He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone constantly."

"彼は電話を絶えず確認する強迫感を感じていた。" (Kare wa denwa o taezu kakunin suru kyouhakukan o kanjite ita.)
compulsive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
強迫的 (kyouhakuteki)

Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.

"He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets."

"彼は賭けをやめられない強迫的なギャンブラーです。" (kare wa kake wo yamerarenai kyouhakuteki na gyanburaa desu.)
computation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən
計算 (keisan)

The action of mathematical calculation.

"Complex computation is required for AI models."

"AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。" (AI moderu ni wa fukuzatsu na keisan ga hitsuyou desu.)
compute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəmˈpjuːt/
計算する (keisan suru)

To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.

"The software can compute the total cost in seconds."

"そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。" (Sono sofuto wea wa suubyou de sou kosuto wo keisan dekimasu.)
concave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒn.keɪv/
凹形 (oukkei)

curved inward like the inside of a bowl

"The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection."

"鏡は凹形の表面を持ち、彼女の反射を拡大しました。" (Kagami wa oukei no hyoumen o mochi, kanojo no hansha o kakudai shimashita.)
noun C1
/kənˈsiːt/
虚栄心 (kyōeishin)

excessive pride in oneself; vanity

"His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues."

"彼の虚栄心は彼を同僚の中で不人気にした。" (Kare no kyōeishin wa kare o dōryō no naka de funinki ni shita.)
concentric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈsɛntrɪk/
同心円の (dōshin'en no)

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

"The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas."

"アーティストはキャンバスに同心円を描きました。" (Ātisuto wa kyanbasu ni dōshin'en o kakimashita.)
Conception definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈsɛpʃən/
概念, 妊娠 (gainen, ninshin)

the forming or understanding of an idea; the act of conceiving a child

"Her conception of the project was very different from ours."

"彼女のプロジェクトの概念は私たちのものとは大きく異なっていました。" (kanojo no purojekuto no gainen wa watashitachi no mono to wa ōkiku kotonatte imashita.)
verb C1
/kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/
概念化する (gainenka suru)

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

"The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition."

"アーティストは展示のために新しいデザインを構想しました。" (Atisuto wa tenji no tame ni atarashii dezain wo kousou shimashita.)
concerted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈsɜːrtɪd/
協調した (kyōchō shita)

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

"The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions."

"労働者たちは状況改善のために協調した努力をしました。" (Rōdōsha-tachi wa jōkyō kaizen no tame ni kyōchō shita doryoku o shimashita.)
concerto definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/
音楽作品 (ongaku sakuhin)

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

"She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra."

"彼女はオーケストラと共にモーツァルトのコンチェルトを演奏しました。" (Kanojo wa ōkesutora to tomo ni Mōtsaruto no koncherto o ensō shimashita.)
conciliatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈsɪliətɔːri/
和解的 (wakai-teki)

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

"She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension."

"彼女は緊張を和らげるために和解的な口調で話した。" (Kanojo wa kinchō o yawarageru tame ni wakai-teki na kuchō de hanashita.)
Conclusive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈkluːsɪv/
決定的な (ketteiteki na)

serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing

"The DNA test provided conclusive evidence of his innocence."

"DNAテストは彼の無実を示す決定的な証拠を提供しました。" (DNA tesuto wa kare no mujitsu o shimesu ketteiteki na shōko o teikyō shimashita.)
concoct definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈkɒkt/
作る、考案する (tsukuru, kouan suru)

to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing

"He concocted a story to explain his absence."

"彼は自分の不在を説明するために話を作り上げました。" (Kare wa jibun no fuzai wo setsumei suru tame ni hanashi wo tsukuriagemashita.)
verb C1
/kənˈkɜːr/
同意する (doui suru)

To agree with someone or something.

"I concur with your opinion on this matter."

"私はこの件に関してあなたの意見に同意します。" (Watashi wa kono ken ni kanshite anata no iken ni doui shimasu.)
noun C1
/kənˈkʌrəns/
一致 (icchi)

Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.

"The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments."

"そのプロジェクトはすべての部門の同意のもとで完了しました。" (Sono purojekuto wa subete no bumon no dōi no moto de kanryō shimashita.)
concurrent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈkʌrənt/
同時発生 (dōji hassei)

Happening, existing, or done at the same time.

"The university offers several concurrent courses during the summer."

"大学は夏にいくつかの同時発生するコースを提供しています。" (Daigaku wa natsu ni ikutsuka no dōji hassei suru kōsu o teikyō shiteimasu.)
condense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈdɛns/
要約する (yōyaku suru)

to make something shorter, more concentrated, or more compact

"The editor asked the writer to condense the article into one page."

"編集者は作家に記事を1ページに要約するように頼みました。" (Henshū-sha wa sakka ni kiji o 1 pēji ni yōyaku suru yō ni tanomimashita.)
verb C1
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/
上から目線で親切にする (ue kara mesen de shinsetsu ni suru)

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

"He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question."

"彼はそんな些細な質問に答えることをしなかった。" (Kare wa sonna sasaina shitsumon ni kotaeru koto o shinakatta.)
adjective C1
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
見下す (mikasu)

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

"Her condescending tone upset her colleagues."

"彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。" (Kanojo no mikasu yōna kuchō wa, dōryō o okorashita.)
condiment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒndɪmənt/
調味料/ソース (choumiryou/sousu)

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

"Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries."

"ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。" (Ketchup wa ōku no kuni de ninki no chōmiryō desu.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒndɪmənts/
調味料やソース (chōmiryō ya sōsu)

Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.

"Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers."

"ケチャップとマスタードはハンバーガーによく使われる調味料です。" (Kechappu to masutādo wa hanbāgā ni yoku tsukawareru chōmiryō desu.)
condolence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈdəʊləns/
お悔やみ (okuyami)

An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.

"She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family."

"彼女は悲しみに沈んでいる家族に心からのお悔やみを伝えました。" (Kanojo wa kanashimi ni shizundeiru kazoku ni kokoro kara no okuyami wo tsutaemashita.)
condone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈdəʊn/
容認する (yōnin suru)

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

"The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace."

"マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。" (Manējā wa shokuba de no iyagarase o yōnin suru koto o kyohi shimashita.)
conducive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈdjuːsɪv/
有益な (yūekina)

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

"A quiet environment is conducive to studying."

"静かな環境は勉強に有益です。" (Shizukana kankyō wa benkyō ni yūeki desu.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/
導管 / 手段 (dōkan / shudan)

a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information

"The cable was placed inside a protective conduit."

"ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。" (Kēburu wa hogo sareta dōkan-nai ni haichi saremashita.)
noun C1
/kənˈfɛdərəsi/
連邦 (renpou)

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

"The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war."

"南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。" (Nanbu no shuu wa nanboku sensou-chuu ni renpou wo kessei shimashita.)
confederate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C1
/kənˈfɛdərət/
連邦軍 (renpōgun)

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

"The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war."

"連邦軍の兵士たちは戦争で勇敢に戦った。" (Renpōgun no heishi-tachi wa sensō de yūkan ni tatakatta.)
confidant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒnfɪdænt/
信頼できる友人 (shinrai dekiru yuujin)

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.

"She found a true confidant in her childhood friend."

"彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。" (Kanojo wa kodomojidai no yuujin no naka ni hontou no shinrai dekiru yuujin o mitsukemashita.)
confidante definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/
信頼できる友人 (shinrai dekiru yūjin)

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

"The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante."

"女王の侍女は最も信頼された友人になった。" (Joō no jijo wa mottomo shinrai sareta yūjin ni natta.)
adverb C1
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/
機密に (kimitsuni)

in a confidential manner; secretly; privately

"The information was shared confidentially between the two managers."

"その情報は2人のマネージャーの間で機密に共有されました。" (Sono jōhō wa futari no manējā no aida de kimitsu ni kyōyū saremashita.)
noun C1
/kənˈfaɪnmənt/
監禁 (kankin)

the state of being confined or restricted

"The prisoner endured years of confinement."

"囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。" (Shuujin wa nan-nen mo no aida kankin sarete ita.)
confiscate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

"The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class."

conflagaration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
綴り間違い('conflagration'の) (tsuzuri machigai ('conflagration' no))

This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.

"The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'."

"'Conflagaration'という言葉は、しばしば'conflagration'の代わりに誤って使われます。" ('Conflagaration' to iu kotoba wa, shibashiba 'conflagration' no kawari ni ayamari tsukawaremasu.)
conflagration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
大規模な破壊的な火災 (daikibo na hakai-tekina kasai)

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

"The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days."

"その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。" (Sono mori wa sūjitsukan tsudzuita kyodaina kasai ni yotte kowasaremashita.)
conflate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈfleɪt/
統合する / 混同する (tōgō suru / kondō suru)

To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.

"The article tends to conflate facts with opinions."

"その記事は事実と意見を混同しがちです。" (Sono kiji wa jijitsu to iken o kondō shigachi desu.)
confluence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒnfluəns/
合流 (gōryū)

The junction of two rivers; also a situation where people or things come together.

"The city was founded at the confluence of two great rivers."

"この都市は二つの大きな川の合流点に設立されました。" (Kono toshi wa futatsu no ōkina kawa no gōryūten ni setsuritsu saremashita.)
noun C1
/kənˈfɔːrməns/
適合性 (tekigōsei)

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

"The product was tested for conformance with safety standards."

"製品は安全基準に対する適合性がテストされました。" (Seihin wa anzen kijun ni taisuru tekigōsei ga tesuto saremashita.)
noun C1
/kənˈfɔːrmɪst/
コンフォーミスト (konfōmisuto)

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

"She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd."

"彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。" (kanojo wa itsumo hitobito ni shitagatte ita tame, konfōmisuto to rettoru o harareta.)
conformity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈfɔːrməti/
適合性 (tekigousei)

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with social norms.

"The students were praised for their conformity to the school regulations."

"生徒たちは学校の規則に従ったことで賞賛されました。" (Seito-tachi wa gakkou no kisoku ni shitagatta koto de shousan saremashita.)
confound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈfaʊnd/

to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations

"The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience."