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ante definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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ante

noun C2
/ˈænti/

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

"Each player placed an ante before the game began."

antecede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌæntɪˈsiːd/
前に来る (mae ni kuru)

to come before in time or order

"A short introduction usually antecedes the main text."

"短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。" (Mijikai shōkai wa tsūjō, honbun no mae ni kimasu.)
antechamber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/
待合室 (taiaishitsu)

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

"The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall."

"ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。" (Gesuto wa hōru ni hairu mae ni taiaishitsu de matteimashita.)
antedate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪdeɪt/
前日付け (zenjitsuke)

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

"The manuscript antedates the modern printing press."

"その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。" (Sono genkou wa gendai no insatsu-ki yori mo mae no jidai ni arimasu.)
antedated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/
以前の日付 (izen no hidsuke)

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

"The letter was antedated to appear more official."

"手紙はもっと公式に見えるように日付が遡って記入されました。" (Tegami wa motto koushiki ni mieru you ni hizuke ga sakamoto kinyuu saremashita.)
antediluvian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/
非常に古臭い (hijō ni furusai)

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

"His views on women are positively antediluvian."

"彼の女性に対する見解は完全に時代遅れです。" (Kare no josei ni taisuru kenkai wa kanzen ni jidaiokure desu.)
antemeridian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/
昼前の時間 (hirumae no jikan)

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

"She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours."

"彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。" (Kanojo wa subete no juuyou na kaigi o hirumae no jikan ni sukejuuru shimashita.)
antemundane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/
世界創造前 (sekai souzou mae)

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

"Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established."

"いくつかの神話では、秩序が確立される前のアンテムンダンの混乱について語られています。" (Ikutsuka no shinwa de wa, chitsujo ga kakuritsu sareru mae no antemundan no konran ni tsuite katarareteimasu.)
anteroom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntiruːm/
控えの間 (hikae no ma)

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

"The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside."

"客たちは中に呼ばれる前に控えの間で待っていた。" (kyaku tachi wa naka ni yobareru mae ni hikae no ma de matteita.)
anthracite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænθrəsaɪt/
硬質石炭 (kōshitsu sekitan)

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

"The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source."

"工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。" (Kōjō wa anburasaito o omona nenryōgen toshite shiyō shiteimashita.)
anthropocentrism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/
人間中心主義 (ningen chūshin shugi)

The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.

"Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies."

"人間中心主義はしばしば環境政策を形作る。" (Ningen chūshin shugi wa shibashiba kankyō seisaku o katachi zukuru.)
anthropogenic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/
人為的 (jin'iteki)

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

"Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities."

"気候変動は主に人為的な活動によるものです。" (Kikō hendō wa omoni jin'iteki na katsudō ni yoru mono desu.)
anthropoid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C2
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
人類型 (jinrui-gata)

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

"The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape."

"ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。" (Gorira wa jinrui-gata no saru to minasareteiru.)
anthropomorphic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/
擬人化 (gijinka)

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

"The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs."

"そのアニメでは、二本足で歩く擬人化された猫が登場します。" (Sono anime de wa, nihon ashi de aruku gijinka sareta neko ga toujou shimasu.)
anthropomorphous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/
人間的な (ningen-teki na)

having the form or attributes of a human

"The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human."

"その像は人間のような形をしていた。" (Sono zō wa ningen no yō na katachi o shite ita.)
antic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪk/
ユーモア (yuumoa)

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

"The children laughed at the clown’s antics."

"子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。" (Kodomotachi wa kuraun no yuumoa ni waraimashita.)
antichrist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntiˌkraɪst/
反キリスト (hankirisuto)

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

"Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future."

"一部の人々は未来に反キリストが現れることを恐れている。" (Ichibu no hitobito wa mirai ni hankirisuto ga arawareru koto o osorete iru.)
anticyclone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/
反気旋 (hankisen)

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.

"An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region."

"アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。" (Antisaikuron wa chiiki zentai ni haretatenki o motarashimashita.)
antilogy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪlədʒi/
アンチロジー (anchirojī)

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

"The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy."

"政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。" (Seijika no hatsugen wa sono anchirojī ni yori hihan saremashita.)
antipathize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/
反感 (hankan)

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

"He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach."

"彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。" (Kare wa atarashī keieijin no apurōchi ni hankan o shimeshite iru yō datta.)
antipathy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪpəθi/
アンチパシー (anchipashī)

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

"There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies."

"二つの競争する企業の間に相互のアンチパシーがありました。" (Futatsu no kyōsō suru kigyō no aida ni sōgo no anchipashī ga arimashita.)
antiphon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪfɒn/
アンティフォン (antifon)

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

"The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn."

"合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。" (Gasshoudan wa shu no sanka o hajimeru mae ni antifon o utaimashita.)
antiphony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪfəni/
アンティフォニー (antifoni)

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

"The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony."

"大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。" (daiseidō no kenchiku wa, antifoni no kōka o takameru tame ni sekkei saremashita.)
antipodes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪpədiːz/

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

"Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other."

antiquary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/
骨董品商 (kottouhin shou)

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

"The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period."

"アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。" (Antiquary wa chūsei no kichōna shukō o atsumeru no ni nannen mo tsuiyashimashita.)
antiquate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪkweɪt/
時代遅れにする (jidaiokure ni suru)

To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.

"The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography."

"デジタルカメラの台頭は、従来のフィルム写真を時代遅れにした。" (Dejitaru kamera no taitou wa, juurai no firumu shashin o jidaiokure ni shita.)
antispasmodic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C2
/ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/
抗痙攣薬 (kō keiren-yaku)

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

"The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain."

"医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。" (Isha wa itami o yawarageru tame ni kō keiren-yaku o shohō shimashita.)
antistrophe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪstrəfi/
アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ) (antisutorofī)

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

"The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase."

"詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。" (Shijin wa kurikaesareru fūrēzu o kyōchō suru tame ni antisutorofī o shiyō shimashita.)
antithetical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/
対照的な (taishō-teki na)

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

"His views were antithetical to the values of the organization."

"彼の見解は組織の価値観と真逆でした。" (Kare no kenkai wa soshiki no kachikan to shingyaku deshita.)
antitoxin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/
抗毒素 (kōdokusō)

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

"The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom."

"医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。" (Ishi wa hebi no doku o mukō ni suru tame ni kōdokusō o tōyo shimashita.)
aphasia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

"After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia."

aphorism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

"He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success."

aphoristic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/
格言的スタイル (kakugen-teki sutairu)

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

"Her writing style is concise and aphoristic."

"彼女の執筆スタイルは簡潔で格言的です。" (Kanojo no shippitsu sutairu wa kanketsu de kakugen-teki desu.)
apiarist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/
養蜂家 (yōhōka)

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

"The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives."

"養蜂家は巣箱から新鮮な蜂蜜を集めました。" (Yōhōka wa subako kara shinsen na hachimitsu o atsumemashita.)
apiary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/
養蜂場 (yōhōjō)

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

"The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey."

"農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。" (Nōka wa yūkihachimitsu o seisan suru tame ni atarashī yōhōjō o tatemashita.)
apiculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/
養蜂業 (yōhōgyō)

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

"Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination."

"養蜂業は農業において重要な役割を果たしており、受粉をサポートしています。" (Yōhōgyō wa nōgyō ni oite jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite ori, jufun o sapōto shiteimasu.)
aplomb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈplɒm/

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

"She handled the difficult questions with aplomb."

apocryphal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/
疑わしい (utagawashii)

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

"The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal."

"彼が村を救ったという話は、おそらく疑わしい。" (Kare ga mura o sukutta to iu hanashi wa, osoraku utagawashii.)
apogee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpədʒiː/
頂点 (chouten)

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

"The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century."

"帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。" (Teikoku wa 18 seiki ni sono chouten ni tasshimashita.)
apologue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/
道徳的な物語 (dōtoku-teki na monogatari)

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

"The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children."

"教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。" (Kyōshi wa, kodomotachi ni seijitsusa o setsumei suru tame ni furui dōtoku-teki na monogatari o tsukaimashita.)
apophasis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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apophasis

noun C2
/əˈpɒfəsɪs/

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

"The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'"

apophthegm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəfθɛm/
短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言 (apofutemu)

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

"She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings."

"彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。" (Kanojo wa kaigi de kyōyū suru tame ni, itsumo kichi ni yomi shita apofutemu o motte ita.)
apoplectic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/
アポプレクティック (apopurekutikku)

Extremely angry; furious.

"He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision."

"彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。" (Kare wa fukouhei na kettei ni tsuite kiita toki, apopurekutikku deshita.)
apoplexy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəplɛksi/
脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失 (apopurekushī)

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

"The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news."

"その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。" (sono rōjin wa shōgeki-teki na nyūsu o kiite hotondo apopurekushī o okoshimashita.)
apostasy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɒstəsi/
背教 (haikyō)

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

"His public apostasy shocked his followers."

"彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。" (Kare no kōzen no haikyō wa kare no shijisha o odorokasemashita.)
apostate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌsteɪt/
背教者 (haikyousha)

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

"He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community."

"彼は自分のコミュニティの信仰を捨てた後、背教者と呼ばれた。" (Kare wa jibun no komyuniti no shinkō o suteta ato, haikyōsha to yobareta.)
apothecary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/
薬剤師 (yakuzaishi)

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

"The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses."

"村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。" (Mura no aposekari wa ooku no ippan-tekina byouki ni taisuru chiryouhou o teikyoushimashita.)
apothegm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌθɛm/
格言, 名言 (kakugen, meigen)

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

"His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success."

"彼のスピーチは人生と成功に関する格言でいっぱいでした。" (Kare no supīchi wa jinsei to seikō ni kansuru kakugen de ippai deshita.)
apotheosis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/
頂点, 完璧な例 (chouten, kanpeki na rei)

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

"Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe."

"多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。" (Ooku no hitobito wa runesansu o Yooroppa no geijutsu to bunka no chouten to minashiteimasu.)
apparition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
幻影 (gen'ei)

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

"The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house."

"子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。" (Kodomotachi wa furui ie de totsuzen arawareta gen'ei ni odorokimashita.)