Vocabularios

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covey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkʌvi/
小さな鳥の群れ (chiisana tori no mure)

a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails

"A covey of quails flew across the field."

"コヴィのウズラの群れが畑を飛び越えた。" (Kovi no uzura no mure ga hatake o tobikoeta.)
coxswain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒksweɪn/
舵手 (dasshu)

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

"The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team."

"コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。" (Kokkusuwein wa rōingu chīmu ni shiji o dashita.)
cozen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkʌzən/
だます, 騙す (damasu, damasu)

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

"He cozened the old man out of his money."

"彼は老人をだましてお金を取った。" (Kare wa rōjin wo damashite okane wo totta.)
crabbed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkræbɪd/
読みにくい、機嫌が悪い (yominikui, kigen ga warui)

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

"His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible."

"彼の手書きは読みにくく、ほとんど判読不能だった。" (Kare no tegaki wa yominikukute, hotondo handoku funō datta.)
cranium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkreɪniəm/
頭蓋骨 (zugaikotsu)

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

"The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium."

"考古学者たちは古代の頭蓋骨を慎重に調べました。" (Kōkogakusha-tachi wa kodai no zugaikotsu o shinchō ni shirabemashita.)
craven definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkreɪvən/
臆病 (okubyō)

cowardly; lacking courage

"He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs."

"彼は自分の信念のために立ち上がるにはあまりにも臆病でした。" (Kare wa jibun no shinnen no tame ni tachiagaru ni wa amari ni mo okubyō deshita.)
creamery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkriːməri/
クリーム製造所 (kurīmu seizōjo)

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

"The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily."

"地元のクリーム製造所は毎日新鮮なバターとチーズを作っています。" (Jimoto no kurīmu seizōjo wa mainichi shinsen na batā to chīzu o tsukutteimasu.)
credo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkriːdoʊ/
信条 (shinjou)

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

"Honesty has always been the central credo of his life."

"誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。" (Seijitsu wa kare no jinsei no naka de itsudemo chuushinteki na shinjou de atta.)
credulity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/krəˈdjuːlɪti/
信じやすさ (shinjiyasusa)

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

"The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity."

"詐欺は被害者の信じやすさのおかげで成功した。" (Sagi wa higaisha no shinjiyasusa no okage de seikou shita.)
adjective C2
/ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/
信用しやすい (shinyou shiyasui)

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

"The credulous child believed every story she heard."

"その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。" (Sono shinyou shiyasui kodomowa, kiita hanashi wo subete shinji mashita.)
noun C2
/ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/
火葬場 (kasouba)

a place where dead bodies are cremated

"The crematory was located near the cemetery."

"火葬場は墓地の近くにありました。" (Kasouba wa bochi no chikaku ni arimashita.)
adjective C2
/krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/
黄昏に関係する (koushun ni kankei suru)

relating to twilight or active during twilight

"Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk."

"コウモリは黄昏時に活動的な動物で、夜明けと夕暮れ時が最も活発です。" (Koumori wa koushun-ji ni katsudouteki na doubutsu de, yoake to yuugure-ji ga mottomo kappatsu desu.)
adjective C2
/ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/
がっかりした (gakkari shita)

sad and disappointed

"He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news."

"彼は悪い知らせを聞いてがっかりしていた。" (Kare wa warui shirase wo kiite gakkari shite ita.)
verb C2
/ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/
しわを寄せる (shiwa o yoseru)

To form small creases or wrinkles.

"She crinkled her nose at the strange smell."

"彼女は奇妙な匂いで鼻をしかめた。" (Kanojo wa kimyō na nioi de hana o shikameta.)
noun C2
/kroʊn/
老婆 (rōba)

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

"The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest."

"子供たちは森の中の邪悪な老婆の話に怖がっていました。" (Kodomotachi wa mori no naka no jaaku na rōba no hanashi ni kowagatte imashita.)
croon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kruːn/
優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと (Yasashiku hikuku odayakana koe de utau matawa utau koto)

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

"She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep."

"彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。" (Kanojo wa akachan o nekashitsukeru tame ni komoriuta o utatta.)
crotchety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/
不機嫌 (bukigen)

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

"The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house."

"不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。" (Bukigen na rōjin wa, jibun no ie no chikaku de asonde iru kodomotachi ni sakenda.)
noun C2
/ˈkruːɪt/
小さな容器 (chiisana youki)

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

"She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad."

"彼女はサラダのためにオリーブオイルでクルエットを満たしました。" (Kanojo wa sarada no tame ni orību oiru de kuruetto wo mitashimashita.)
crustaceous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/krʌˈsteɪʃəs/
硬い殻のある (katai kara no aru)

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

"The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils."

"科学者は硬い殻のある化石を研究しました。" (Kagakusha wa katai kara no aru kaseki o kenkyū shimashita.)
noun C2
/ˈkrɪptəɡræm/
暗号文 (angoubun)

a text written in code or cipher

"The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter."

"探偵は手紙に隠された暗号文を解読しました。" (Tantei wa tegami ni kakusareta angōbun o kaidoku shimashita.)
cryptographic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/
暗号学的 (angōgakuteki)

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

"Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions."

"銀行は取引を保護するために暗号技術を使用します。" (Ginkō wa torihiki o hogo suru tame ni angō gijutsu o shiyō shimasu.)
cryptography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/
暗号化または符号化技術を使用して情報を保護する実践 (Angouka matawa fugouka gijutsu wo shiyou shite jouhou wo hogo suru jissen)

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

"Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions."

"現代の暗号技術は、安全なオンライン取引を保証します。" (Gendai no angou gijutsu wa, anzen na onrain torihiki wo hoshou shimasu.)
Cubeb Pepper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/
キューベブペッパー (kyu-bebu peppā)

aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste

"Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine."

"キューベブペッパーは伝統的なインドネシア料理に使用されます。" (kyu-bebu peppā wa dentō-teki na indoneshia ryōri ni shiyō saremasu)
noun/verb C2
/ˈkʌdʒ.əl/
(bō)

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

"The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief."

"警備員は棒を使って泥棒を追い払った。" (Keibiin wa bō o tsukatte dorobō o oiharatta.)
noun C2
/ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
有罪 (yūzai)

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness

"The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime."

"陪審員はその犯罪における彼の有罪の程度を考慮しました。" (Beishin'in wa sono hanzai ni okeru kare no yūzai no teido o kōryo shimashita.)
culvert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkʌlvərt/
カルバート (karubāto)

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

"The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge."

"重い雨水が橋の下のカルバートを通って流れました。" (Omoi amamizu ga hashi no shita no karubāto o tōtte nagaremashita.)
cupidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kjuːˈpɪdəti/
強欲 (gōyoku)

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

"The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity."

"王の没落は彼の強欲によるものであった。" (Ō no botsuraku wa kare no gōyoku ni yoru mono de atta.)
adjective C2
/ˈkjʊərətɪv/
治療的 (chiryou-teki)

Able to cure disease or restore health.

"The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness."

"医師は病気の治療法を処方しました。" (Ishi wa byouki no chiryouhou o shohoushimashita.)
curio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/
珍しい物 (mezurashii mono)

a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity

"She bought a curio from the antique shop."

"彼女は骨董店で珍しい物を買いました。" (Kanojo wa kodōten de mezurashii mono o kaimashita.)
curmudgeon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kərˈmʌdʒən/
むっつりした老人 (muttsuri shita rōjin)

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

"The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood."

"その年老いたむっつりした老人は近所のすべてに文句を言っていた。" (Sono toshi oita muttsuri shita rōjin wa kinjo no subete ni monku o itte ita.)
curtsy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C2
/ˈkɜːrtsi/
お辞儀 (ojigi)

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

"She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage."

"彼女はステージを去る前に素早いカートシーをしました。" (Kanojo wa suteeji o saru mae ni subayai kaatoshii o shimashita.)
adjective C2
/ˈkʌsɪd/
頑固 (ganko)

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

"He was too cussed to admit his mistake."

"彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。" (Kare wa jibun no machigai o mitomeru ni wa ganko sugita.)
Custard Apple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/
クリームアップル (kurīmu appuru)

a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds

"The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture."

"クリームアップルは甘くてクリーミーな食感です。" (Kurīmu appuru wa amaku te kurīmī na shokkan desu.)
cybernetics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks
サイバネティクス (saibanetikusu)

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

"Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence."

"サイバネティクスは人工知能において重要な役割を果たしています。" (Saibanetikusu wa jinkou chinou ni oite juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashiteimasu.)
cycloid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C2
/ˈsaɪklɔɪd/
サイクロイド曲線 (saikuroido kyokusen)

a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line

"The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics."

"サイクロイド曲線は数学と物理学でよく研究されます。" (Saikuroido kyokusen wa suugaku to butsurigaku de yoku kenkyuu saremasu.)
cygnet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɪɡnət/
子供の白鳥 (kodomo no hakuchou)

a young swan

"The cygnet swam closely behind its mother."

"シグネットは母親の後ろを泳いでいた。" (Shignetto wa hahaoya no ushiro wo oyoideita.)
cynosure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/
皆の注目の的 (mina no chūmoku no mato)

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

"She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party."

"彼女はパーティーで皆の注目の的でした。" (Kanojo wa pātī de mina no chūmoku no mato deshita.)
Dacoit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈkɔɪt/
盗賊 (tōzoku)

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

"The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers."

"その村は、旅行者を強盗した強盗団によって恐怖に陥れられました。" (Sono mura wa, ryokōsha o gōtō shita gōtōdan ni yotte kyōfu ni ochirerarimashita.)
daguerreotype definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/
古い写真 (furui shashin)

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

"The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln."

"博物館にはアブラハム・リンカーンの珍しいダゲレオタイプが展示されていました。" (Hakubutsukan ni wa Aburahamu Rinkān no mezurashī dagereotai-pu ga tenji sarete imashita.)
Dais definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ or /ˈdeɪ.əs/
舞台 (butai)

A raised platform in a hall or room, usually where speakers or honored guests sit.

"The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience."

"スピーカーは観客に話すために舞台に立ちました。" (Su-pee-kaa wa kankyaku ni hanasu tame ni butai ni tachimashita.)
Dalliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæliəns/
束の間のロマンチックな関係 (tsukino-ma no romanchikku na kankei)

A casual romantic or sexual relationship; also frivolous or playful behavior.

"Their dalliance during the summer was brief but intense."

"夏の間の彼らの関係は短かったが、強烈だった。" (Natsu no aida no karera no kankei wa mijikakatta ga, kyōretsu datta.)
dally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdæli/
無駄にする (mudan suru)

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

"He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work."

"彼は仕事を始める代わりに庭で時間を無駄にしていました。" (Kare wa shigoto o hajimeru kawari ni niwa de jikan o mudani shite imashita.)
noun C2
/dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/
永遠の罰; 破滅 (eien no batsu; hametsu)

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

"The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon."

"説教者はその説教で救いと永遠の罰について話しました。" (Sekkyousha wa sono sekkyou de suki to eien no batsu ni tsuite hanashimashita.)
dandy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdændi/
外見と服装に過剰に気を使う男性 (gaiken to fukusou ni kajou ni ki wo tsukau dansei)

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

"The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party."

"若いダンディはパーティーの前に何時間も自分を整えるのに費やした。" (Wakai dandy wa pātī no mae ni nan-jikan mo jibun wo totonoeru noni費やした。)
dank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dæŋk/
湿っていて寒い (shittete ite samui)

unpleasantly damp and cold

"The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell."

"地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。" (Chikashitsu wa kurakute shittete ite, akushū ga jūman shite imashita.)
dapper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpər/
おしゃれで清潔 (oshare de seiketsu)

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

"He looked very dapper in his new suit."

"彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。" (Kare wa atarashī sūtsu de totemo oshare ni mieta.)
dappled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpəld/
斑点模様 (hanten moyou)

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

"The forest floor was dappled with sunlight."

"森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。" (Mori no jimen wa nikkou de hanten moyou ga dekite ita.)
adverb C2
/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/
暗闇の中で (kurayami no naka de)

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

"The forest creatures moved darkling through the night."

"森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。" (Mori no ikimono wa yoru ni kurayami no naka de ugoite ita.)
dastard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæstərd/
卑怯者 (hikyou-sha)

a cowardly or dishonorable person

"Only a dastard would betray his closest friend."

"裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。" (Urigiru no wa hikyou-sha dake da.)
daub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɔːb/
塗る (nuru)

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

"The children daubed paint all over the walls."

"子供たちは壁にペンキを塗り広げました。" (kodomotachi wa kabe ni penki o nurihirogemashita.)