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exaggerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/
誇張する (kochou suru)

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

"He tends to exaggerate his achievements."

"彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。" (kare wa jibun no gyouseki o kochou shigachi da.)
Exaggeration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
誇張 (kocho)

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

"His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration."

"彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。" (Kare ga tsukamaeta sakana ni tsuite no hanashi wa akiraka ni kocho datta.)
examiner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/
試験官 (shikenkkan)

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

"The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully."

"試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。" (Shikenkkan wa kaku gakusei no touan youshi wo chuibukaku kakunin shita)
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verb B2
/ɪkˈsiːd/
超える (koeru)

to go beyond a limit or expectation

"The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal."

"アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。" (Asurīto wa kin medaru o kakutoku suru koto de mina no kitai o koemashita.)
excel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪkˈsɛl/
優れる (sugureru)

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

"She always tries to excel in her studies."

"彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。" (Kanojo wa itsumo benkyō de sugureta seika o ageyō to shiteimasu.)
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noun B2
/ˈɛksələns/
卓越 (taketsu)

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

"The school is known for its academic excellence."

"その学校は学術的な卓越性で知られています。" (Sono gakkō wa gakujutsuteki na taketsu-sei de shirareteimasu.)
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adjective B2
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/
並外れた (hamorareta)

Unusually good; outstanding.

"She has shown exceptional talent in mathematics."

"彼女は数学において並外れた才能を示しました。" (Kanojo wa suugaku ni oite hamorareta sainou o shimeshimashita.)
Excess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈsɛs/
過剰 (kajo)

An amount more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

"Too much sugar can lead to excess weight gain."

"過剰な砂糖は体重増加を引き起こす可能性があります。" (Kajō na satō wa taijū zōka o hikiokosu kanōsei ga arimasu.)
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adjective B2
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
過度 (kado)

more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable

"Eating excessive sugar can lead to health problems."

"過剰な砂糖の摂取は健康問題を引き起こす可能性があります。" (Kajou na satou no sesshu wa kenko mondai o hikiokosu kanousei ga arimasu.)
verb B2
/ɪkˈskleɪm/
叫ぶ (sakebu)

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

"She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift."

"彼女はプレゼントを見て喜びの声を上げた。" (Kanojo wa purezento o mite yorokobi no koe o ageta.)
noun B2
/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/
感嘆 (kantan)

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

"She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news."

"彼女はそのニュースを聞いて、喜びの感嘆を漏らしました。" (Kanojo wa sono nyūsu o kiite, yorokobi no kantan o morashimashita.)
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verb B2
/ɪkˈskluːd/
除外する (jogai suru)

To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.

"The list excludes temporary workers."

"リストは臨時労働者を除外しています。" (Risutowa rinji rōdōsha o jogai shiteimasu.)
adjective B2
/ɪkˈskluːdɪd/
除外された; 追放された (jogai sareta; tsuihō sareta)

not included; left out; barred from participation

"He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations."

"彼はグループ活動や会話から除外されたと感じていた。" (Kare wa gurūpu katsudō ya kaiwa kara jogai sareta to kanjite ita.)
exclusion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈskluːʒən/
排除 (haijo)

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

"The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups."

"その政策は特定のグループの排除を招いた。" (Sono seisaku wa tokutei no gurūpu no haijo o manaita.)
exclusive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
特定の人物、グループ、またはエリアに制限された; 他の人と共有しない (tokutei no jinbutsu, gurūpu, matawa eria ni seigen sareta; hoka no hito to kyōyū shinai)

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

"The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach."

"ホテルはプライベートビーチへのエクスクルーシブなアクセスを提供します。" (Hoteru wa puraibēto bīchi e no ekusukurūshibu na akusesu o teikyō shimasu.)
exclusively definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
独占的に (dokusenteki ni)

only; not shared with others

"This service is available exclusively to premium members."

"このサービスはプレミアムメンバーのみが利用できます。" (Kono sābisu wa puremiamu menbā nomi ga riyō dekimasu.)
Excursion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈskɜːʒən/
遠足 (ensoku)

A short journey or trip, especially one taken for leisure or educational purposes.

"The students went on an excursion to the national museum."

"学生たちは国立博物館への遠足に行きました。" (Gakutō-tachi wa kokuritsu hakubutsukan e no ensoku ni ikimashita.)
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verb B2
/ˈɛksɪkjuːt/
実行する (jikkou suru)

To carry out a plan, order, or action; to perform or put into effect.

"The company plans to execute its new strategy next year."

"その会社は来年、新しい戦略を実行する予定です。" (Sono kaisha wa rainen, atarashī senryaku wo jikkou suru yotei desu.)
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noun B2
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
実行、遂行 (jikkou, suikou)

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

"The success of a project depends on its proper execution."

"プロジェクトの成功はその適切な実行に依存します。" (Purojekuto no seikō wa sono tekisetsuna jikkō ni izon shimasu.)
exert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
努力する (doryoku suru)

to apply effort, force, or influence

"He had to exert himself to finish the project on time."

"彼はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力しなければなりませんでした。" (Kare wa purojekuto o jikan-dōri ni owaraseru tame ni doryoku shinakereba narimasen deshita.)
verb B2
/ɛksˈheɪl/
息を吐く (iki wo haku)

to breathe out air from the lungs

"She slowly exhaled after holding her breath."

"彼女は息を止めた後、ゆっくりと息を吐き出した。" (Kanojo wa iki wo tometa ato, yukkuri to iki wo haki dashita.)
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verb B2
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/
疲れさせる (tsukaresaseru)

to tire out completely; to use up resources

"The long journey exhausted the children."

"長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。" (Nagai tabi ga kodomotachi o tsukaresaseta.)
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adjective B2
/ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/
疲れ果てた (tsukare hateta)

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

"Feeling exhausted after waking up is common."

"目が覚めた後に疲れ果てたと感じるのはよくあることです。" (me ga sameta ato ni tsukare hateta to kanjiru no wa yoku aru koto desu)
exhaustion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
疲労 (hirou)

Extreme physical or mental tiredness.

"After the marathon, she collapsed from exhaustion."

"マラソンの後、彼女は疲労で倒れました。" (Marason no ato, kanojo wa hirou de taoremashita.)
exhibit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/noun B2
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
展示する (tenji suru)

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

"The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts."

"博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。" (Hakubutsukan wa kodai no ibutsu wo tenji suru yotei desu.)
exotic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
異国的で魅力的 (ikokuteki de miryokuteki)

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

"The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries."

"庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。" (Niwa wa nettai no kuniguni kara no ekizochikku na shokubutsu de mitasarete imashita.)
expansion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈspænʃən/
拡張 (kakuchou)

the action of becoming larger, more extensive, or widespread

"The company announced its expansion into new markets."

"会社は新しい市場への拡張を発表しました。" (Kaisha wa atarashī shijō e no kakuchō o happyō shimashita.)
Expectation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
期待 (kitai)

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case

"The students had high expectations for their exam results."

"学生たちは試験結果に高い期待を持っていました。" (Gakusei-tachi wa shiken kekka ni takai kitai o motte imashita.)
Expedition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
遠征 (ensei)

a journey made for a particular purpose, often exploration or research

"They went on a scientific expedition to the Arctic."

"彼らは北極への科学的な遠征に出かけました。" (Karera wa hokkyoku e no kagakuteki na ensei ni dekakemashita.)
verb B2
/ɪkˈspɛl/
追放する (tsui-hou suru)

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

"The student was expelled from school for misconduct."

"その学生は不正行為で学校から追放されました。" (Sono gakusei wa fusei koui de gakkou kara tsuihou saremashita.)
expenditure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/
支出 (shishutsu)

the act of spending money or using resources

"The government reduced its expenditure on defense."

"政府は防衛費を削減しました。" (Seifu wa bōei-hi o sakugen shimashita.)
experimental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/
実験的 (jikken-teki)

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

"The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer."

"科学者たちは癌を治療するために実験的な薬を開発しました。" (Kagakusha-tachi wa gan o chiryō suru tame ni jikken-teki na kusuri o kaihatsu shimashita.)
expertise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɛkspərˈtiːz/
専門知識 (senmon chishiki)

specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field

"Her expertise in data analysis is highly valued."

"データ分析における彼女の専門知識は高く評価されています。" (Dēta bunseki ni okeru kanojo no senmon chishiki wa takaku hyōka sareteimasu.)
expire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪkˈspaɪər/
期限切れ (kigen-gire)

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

"My passport will expire next month."

"私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。" (Watashi no pasupōto wa raigetsu kigen-gire ni narimasu.)
explicit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
明確な (meikaku na)

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

"The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment."

"先生は課題のために明確な指示を出しました。" (Sensei wa kadai no tame ni meikaku na shiji wo dashimashita.)
explicitly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/
明確に (meikaku ni)

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

"The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion."

"指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。" (Shiji wa meikaku ni kakarete ori, konran o sakeru tame desu.)
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verb B2
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
爆発する (bakuhatsu suru)

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

"The bomb exploded in the middle of the street."

"爆弾は通りの真ん中で爆発しました。" (Bakudan wa toori no mannaka de bakuhatsu shimashita.)
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⚒️

exploit

verb, noun B2
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

"The company was accused of exploiting child labor."

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noun B2
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
搾取 (sakushu)

the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; the use of resources for profit

"The exploitation of workers is a serious issue."

"労働者の搾取は深刻な問題です。" (Rōdōsha no sakushu wa shinkokuna mondai desu.)
exploration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/
探査 (tansa)

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

"Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe."

"宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する理解を広げました。" (Uchū tansa wa watashitachi no uchū ni taisuru rikai o hirogemashita.)
explosion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
爆発 (bakuhatsu)

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

"The explosion shook the entire neighborhood."

"爆発は近隣一帯を揺さぶった。" (Bakuhatsu wa kinrin ittai wo yusabutta.)
explosive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
爆発的 (bakuhatsuteki)

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

"The situation became explosive after the argument."

"議論の後、状況は爆発的になった。" (Giron no ato, jōkyō wa bakuhatsuteki ni natta.)
expose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
暴露する (bōroku suru)

to reveal or uncover something hidden

"The journalist tried to expose the corruption scandal."

"ジャーナリストは腐敗スキャンダルを暴露しようとした。" (Jānarisuto wa fuhai sukyandaru o bakuro shiyō to shita.)
exposure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪkˈspəʊʒər/
曝露 (bakuro)

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

"Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin."

"長時間太陽に曝されると、肌にダメージを与えることがあります。" (Choujikan taiyou ni hakusare ru to, hada ni dameeji wo ataeru koto ga arimasu.)
expressive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/
表現力豊かな (hyougenryoku yutakana)

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

"Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed."

"彼女の目はとても表現力豊かで、言葉は必要なかった。" (Kanojo no me wa totemo hyougenryoku yutakade, kotoba wa hitsuyou nakatta.)
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adjective B2
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
広範囲な (kōhan'i na)

covering a large area or involving a lot; wide in range.

"The museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts."

"博物館には古代のアーティファクトの広範なコレクションがあります。" (Hakubutsukan ni wa kodai no ātofakuto no kōhan na korekushon ga arimasu.)
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adverb B2
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/
広範囲に (kouhani ni)

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

"She traveled extensively across Europe for her research."

"彼女は研究のためにヨーロッパを広範囲に旅行しました。" (Kanojo wa kenkyuu no tame ni Yooroppa wo kouhani ni ryokou shimashita.)
Exterior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B2
/ɪkˈstɪəriər/
外装部分 (gaizō bubun)

the outer surface or part of something; relating to the outside

"The exterior of the house was painted white."

"家の外装部分は白く塗られていました。" (Ie no gaizō bubun wa shiroku nurarete imashita.)
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adjective B2
/ɪkˈstɜrnəl/
外部の (gaibu no)

situated on or relating to the outside of something; coming from outside

"The external factors affected the company's growth."

"外部要因が会社の成長に影響を与えました。" (Gaibu yōin ga kaisha no seichō ni eikyō o ataemashita.)
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adverb B2
/ɪkˈstɜrnəli/
外見上 (gaikenjo)

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

"The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned."

"建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。" (Tatemono wa gaikenjo wa gendai-teki ni mieta ga, naka wa kanari kofu datta.)