Vocabularios

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noun C1
/ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/
劇作家 (gekisakka)

a person who writes plays

"Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history."

"シェイクスピアは歴史上最も偉大な劇作家の一人です。" (Sheikusupia wa rekishi jō mottomo idaina gekisakka no hitori desu.)
verb C1
/ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/
ドラマ化する (doramaka suru)

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

"The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series."

"その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。" (Sono shousetsu wa ninki no terebi shirīzu ni doramataizu saremashita.)
noun C1
/drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask

"She closed the window to keep out the cold draught."

adjective C1
/ˈdrɪəri/
陰気な / 退屈な (inki na / taikutsu na)

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

"The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy."

"長くて退屈な冬は、皆を憂鬱にさせた。" (Nagakute taikutsu na fuyu wa, minna wo yuutsu ni saseta.)
drench definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/drɛntʃ/
びしょ濡れにする (bisho nure ni suru)

to make someone or something completely wet

"The sudden rain drenched the players on the field."

"突然の雨がフィールドの選手たちをびしょ濡れにした。" (Totsuzen no ame ga fiirudo no senshu-tachi o bisho-nure ni shita.)
dressmaker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/
洋裁師 (yousaishi)

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

"The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride."

"洋裁師は花嫁のために美しいドレスを作った。" (Yousaishi wa hanayome no tame ni utsukushii doresu wo tsukutta)
dribble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdrɪbəl/

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

"The baby dribbled milk on his shirt."

Drizzle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdrɪzəl/
霧雨 (kisame)

to rain lightly with very small drops

"It began to drizzle just as we left the house."

"家を出たときに、小雨が降り始めました。" (Ie wo deta toki ni, kosame ga furi hajimemashita.)
verb C1
/druːp/
垂れる (tareru)

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

"The flowers began to droop in the heat."

"花は暑さで垂れ始めました。" (Hana wa atsusa de tarehajimemashita.)
drought-resistant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt
耐乾燥 (taikansou)

Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.

"Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions."

"耐乾燥作物は乾燥した条件でも生き残ることができます。" (Taikansou sakumotsu wa kansou shita jouken demo ikinokoru koto ga dekimasu.)
Drowsy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdraʊzi/
眠い (nemui)

Feeling sleepy or half-asleep.

"The warm room made him feel drowsy."

"暖かい部屋で彼は眠くなった。" (Atatakai heya de kare wa nemuku natta.)
drudgery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdrʌdʒəri/
退屈で骨の折れる仕事 (taikutsu de hone no oreru shigoto)

Hard, menial, or dull work.

"She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine."

"彼女は日常の退屈なルーチンから抜け出したかった。" (Kanojo wa nichijō no taikutsuna rūchin kara nukedashitakatta.)
Dry Chilli definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/
乾燥唐辛子 (kanzou tougarashi)

dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food

"The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy."

"レシピにはそれを辛くするために2つの乾燥唐辛子が必要です。" (reshipi ni wa sore o karaku suru tame ni futatsu no kanzou tougarashi ga hitsuyou desu.)
Dry fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/draɪ fɪʃ/
干物 (himono)

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

"Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions."

"干物は多くの沿岸地域で人気のある保存食です。" (himono wa ooku no engan chiiki de ninki no aru hozonshoku desu)
dub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dʌb/
吹き替え (fukikae)

to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording

"The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release."

"その映画は国際公開のためにいくつかの言語に吹き替えられました。" (Sono eiga wa kokusai koukai no tame ni ikutsu ka no gengo ni fukikaeraremashita.)
dubious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdjuːbiəs/
疑わしい (utagawashii)

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

"She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse."

"彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。" (Kanojo wa kare no iiwake o kiita ato, utagawashii me de kare o mimashita.)
noun C1
/djuːˈɛt/
デュエット (duetto)

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

"They sang a beautiful duet together on stage."

"彼らはステージで一緒に美しいデュエットを歌った。" (Karera wa suteeji de issho ni utsukushī duetto o utatta.)
adverb C1
/ˈduːli/
適切に, 時間通りに (tekisetsu ni, jikan dōri ni)

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time

"The documents were duly signed and submitted."

"書類は適切に署名され、提出されました。" (Shorui wa tekisetsu ni shomei sare, teishutsu saremashita.)
dune definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/djuːn/
砂丘 (sakyuu)

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

"The children played on the sand dune by the beach."

"子供たちはビーチの砂丘で遊んでいました。" (Kodomotachi wa biichi no sakyuu de asonde imashita.)
noun C1
/ˈdjuːplɛks/
デュプレックスハウス (dyupurekkusu hausu)

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

"They live in a duplex near the city center."

"彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。" (Karera wa shi no chūshin chikaku no dyupurekkusu ni sundeimasu.)
durability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdʊr.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
耐久性 (taikyū-sei)

the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality

"The durability of the new smartphone impressed customers with its resistance."

"新しいスマートフォンの耐久性は、その耐性で顧客を驚かせました。" (Atarashī sumātofon no taikyū-sei wa, sono taisei de kokyaku o odorokasemashita.)
noun C1
/djʊˈrɛs/
強制 (kyousei)

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

"She signed the contract under duress."

"彼女は強制的に契約書に署名した。" (Kanojo wa kyouseiteki ni keiyaku-sho ni shomei shita.)
noun C1
/ˈdʊr.i.ən/
ドリアン (Dorian)

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

"Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor."

"ドリアンは強い匂いにもかかわらず、東南アジアで果物の王として知られている。" (Dorian wa tsuyoi nioi ni mo kakawarazu, tounan ajia de kudamono no ou to shite shirarete iru.)
Dusk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dʌsk/
夕暮れ; たそがれ (yūgure, tasogare)

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

"They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset."

"彼らは夕暮れ時にビーチを歩きながら、日没を見ていました。" (Karera wa yūgure-doki ni bīchi o aruki nagara, nichibotsu o mite imashita.)
Dutiful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdjuːtɪfəl/
責任感の強い (sekinin kan no tsuyoi)

Willingly obedient and responsible in performing one's duty.

"She is a dutiful daughter who always takes care of her parents."

"彼女はいつも両親の面倒を見る、責任感の強い娘です。" (Kanojo wa itsumo ryoushin no mendou o miru, sekinin kan no tsuyoi musume desu.)
dwindle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdwɪndl/
減少する (genshō suru)

To gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength.

"Their savings began to dwindle after months of unemployment."

"失業の月を経て、彼らの貯金は減少し始めました。" (Shitsugyō no tsuki o hete, karera no chokin wa genshō shi hajimemashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/
減少 (genshō)

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

"The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies."

"村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。" (Murabito-tachi wa genshō shite iku mizu no kyōkyū ni izon shite ita.)
noun C1
/ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/
電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物 (denki o hassei saseru kikai; ōkina enerugī to netsui o motsu jinbutsu)

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

"She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company."

"彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。" (Kanojo wa kaisha no seikō no haigo ni aru honmono no dainamo desu.)
dynasty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/
王朝 (ōchō)

a sequence of rulers from the same family or line; a powerful family or group

"The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries."

"明朝はほぼ三世紀にわたって中国を支配していました。" (Ming chō wa hobo san seiki ni watatte Chūgoku o shihai shite imashita.)
dysentery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/
腸の病気(血液と粘液を伴う下痢) (chou no byouki (ketsueki to nen'eki wo tomonau geri))

An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

"Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war."

"多くの兵士たちは戦争中にディスエントリーに苦しんだ。" (Ookuno heishitachi wa sensou-chuu ni disentry ni kurushinda.)
dysfunctional definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl
機能不全の (kinou fuzen no)

Not operating normally or properly.

"The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors."

"機能不全のシステムは多くの遅延とエラーを引き起こしました。" (Kinou fugen no shisutemu wa ooku no chien to eraa wo hikiokoshimashita.)
dyslexia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪsˈlɛksiə/
ディスレクシア (disurekushia)

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

"The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia."

"先生はディスレクシアの学生を助けるために特別な方法を使いました。" (Sensei wa disurekushia no gakusei o tasukeru tame ni tokubetsu na hōhō o tsukaimashita.)
verb C1
/ˈɪə.mɑːrk/
指定する (shitei suru)

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

"The government has earmarked funds for education."

"政府は教育のための資金を指定しました。" (Seifu wa kyouiku no tame no shikin o shitei shimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈɜːrnɪst/
真剣で誠実 (shinken de seijitsu)

showing sincere and intense conviction

"She spoke in an earnest voice about the importance of honesty."

"彼女は正直さの重要性について真剣に話しました。" (Kanojo wa shoujikisa no juuyousei ni tsuite shinken ni hanashimashita.)
earplug definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/
イヤープラグ (iyāpuragu)

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

"He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night."

"彼は騒がしい夜に寝るためにイヤープラグを着けました。" (Kare wa sawagashī yoru ni neru tame ni iyāpuragu o tsukemashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈɜːr.θən/
土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する (tsuchi ya nendo de tsukurareta; tōgei ni kanren suru)

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

"The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage."

"キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。" (kicchin ni wa shūnō-yō no utsukushī tsuchi no hachi ga arimashita.)
Earthen pot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/
土鍋 (donabe)

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

"The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer."

"土鍋は夏に水を自然に冷たく保ちます。" (Donabe wa natsu ni mizu o shizen ni tsumetaku tamochimasu.)
earthenware definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/
陶器 (touki)

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

"The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls."

"店は美しい陶器の壺と鉢を展示していました。" (Mise wa utsukushii touki no tsubo to hachi o tenji shite imashita.)
Earthly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɜːrθli/
現世の (gense no)

relating to the physical world as opposed to the spiritual or heavenly; worldly

"He was more concerned with earthly pleasures than spiritual matters."

"彼は精神的な事柄よりも現世の快楽に興味がありました。" (Kare wa seishinteki na koto kara yori mo gense no kairaku ni kyōmi ga arimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˈɜːrθi/
土のような / シンプル (tsuchi no yō na / shimpuru)

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

"The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms."

"その料理はきのこからの豊かな土のような味がしました。" (Sono ryōri wa kinoko kara no yutaka na tsuchi no yō na aji ga shimashita.)
noun C1
/ˈiːzl̩/
イーゼル (īzeru)

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

"The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint."

"アーティストは絵を描き始める前にキャンバスをイーゼルに置きました。" (Ātisuto wa e o kakehajimeru mae ni kyanbasu o īzeru ni okimashita.)
adverb C1
/ˈiːstwədz/
東へ (higashi e)

towards the east; in an eastern direction

"The river flows eastwards into the ocean."

"川は東へ流れて海へ向かう。" (Kawa wa higashi e nagarete umi e mukau.)
Easy-chair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈiː.zi tʃeər/
リクライニングチェア (rikurainingu chea)

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

"He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work."

"彼は仕事の後、お気に入りのイージーチェアでくつろいだ。" (kare wa shigoto no ato okiniiri no iiji chea de kutsuroida)
eavesdrop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈiːvzdrɒp/
盗み聞き (nusumigiki)

to secretly listen to a conversation

"She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation."

"彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。" (Kanojo wa sono kaiwa o kossori kiku tame ni doa no chikaku ni tatte imashita.)
Ebb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ɛb/
衰える (otoroeru)

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions

"Her confidence began to ebb after the repeated failures."

"繰り返しの失敗の後、彼女の自信は衰え始めた。" (Kurikaeshi no shippai no ato, kanojo no jishin wa otoroe hajimeta.)
eccentricity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/
奇抜さ (kibatsusa)

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

"His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood."

"彼の奇抜さは、彼を賞賛されると同時に誤解される原因となった。" (Kare no kibatsusa wa, kare wo shousan sareru to douji ni gokai sareru gen'in to natta.)
echelon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɛʃəlɒn/
階層 (kaisou)

A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.

"She quickly rose to the upper echelon of the company."

"彼女はすぐに会社の上層部に昇進した。" (Kanojo wa sugu ni kaisha no jousoubu ni shoushin shita.)
eclectic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪˈklɛktɪk/
エクレクティック (ekurekutikku)

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

"Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop."

"彼女の音楽の好みはエクレクティックで、クラシックからヒップホップまで幅広いです。" (Kanojo no ongaku no konomi wa ekurekutikku de, kurashikku kara hippu hoppu made habahiroi desu.)
Eclipse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/ɪˈklɪps/
日食 (nisshoku)

The blocking of light from one celestial body by another; to overshadow or outshine something.

"The solar eclipse drew thousands of spectators to the field."

"太陽のエクリプスは、数千人の観客をフィールドに引き寄せました。" (Taiyō no ekuripusu wa, sūsen-nin no kankyaku o fīrudo ni hikiyosemashita.)
eco-friendly urbanization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
エコフレンドリーな都市化 (eko-furendorī na toshika)

The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

"Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation."

"エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。" (Eko-furendorī na toshika wa kankyō rekkā o genshō sasemasu.)