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noun C2
/ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/
対比配置 (taibi haichi)

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

"The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences."

"二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。" (Futatsu no riron no taibi haichi wa, karera no chigai o kyouchou shita.)
noun C2
/ˈkɒntrəriz/
対立する物事 (tairitsu suru monogoto)

things that are completely different or opposite to each other

"Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense."

"自由と奴隷制度はすべての点で対立しています。" (Jiyū to dorei seido wa subete no ten de tairitsu shiteimasu.)
contretemps definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/
予期しない対立 (yokishinai tairitsu)

an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute

"There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting."

"会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。" (Kaigichū, futari no dōryō no aida de chīsana yokishinai tairitsu ga arimashita.)
contrite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˈtraɪt/
後悔している (kōkai shite iru)

feeling or showing remorse or guilt

"She was contrite after realizing her mistake."

"彼女は自分の間違いに気づいた後、後悔していた。" (Kanojo wa jibun no machigai ni kizuita ato, kōkai shite ita.)
contrition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/
悔悟 (kaigo)

the state of feeling remorseful and repentant

"His contrition was evident after the apology."

"謝罪後、彼の悔悟は明らかだった。" (Shazai-go, kare no kaigo wa akiraka datta.)
contrivance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈtraɪ.vəns/
装置や計画 (sōchi ya keikaku)

a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created

"The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs."

"その時計は歯車とバネの複雑な装置でした。" (Sono tokei wa haguruma to bane no fukuzatsu na sōchi deshita.)
controvert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/
反論する (hanron suru)

to dispute or argue against; to contradict

"The scientist controversed the previous research findings."

"その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。" (Sono kagakusha wa izen no kenkyu kekka ni igi o tonaemashita.)
contumacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/
反抗的な, 不従順な (hankō-teki na, fuzūjun na)

stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

"The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules."

"その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。" (Sono hankō-teki na gakusei wa gakkō no kisoku ni shitagau koto o kyohi shimashita.)
contumacy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/
反抗, 頑固 (hankou, ganko)

stubborn refusal to obey authority

"His contumacy led to his suspension from the council."

"彼の反抗は、彼が評議会から停職された原因となった。" (Kare no hankou wa, kare ga hyougikai kara teishoku sareta gen'in to natta.)
contumely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/
侮辱, 軽蔑 (bujoku, keibetsu)

insulting or humiliating treatment

"He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience."

"彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。" (Kare wa dōryō no keibetsu o nintaizuyoku taemashita.)
verb C2
/kənˈtjuːz/
打撲する (daboku suru)

to bruise by striking or hitting

"He contused his arm when he fell off the bike."

"彼は自転車から落ちて腕を打撲しました。" (Kare wa jitensha kara ochite ude o daboku shimashita.)
noun C2
/kənˈtjuː.ʒən/
打撲、内出血 (daboku, naishukketsu)

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

"The boxer had several contusions after the match."

"ボクサーは試合後にいくつかの打撲を受けていました。" (Bokusā wa shiai go ni ikutsuka no daboku o ukete imashita.)
verb C2
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/
病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること (byouki ya chiryou go ni kenkou to tairyoku wo kaifuku suru koto)

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

"After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home."

"手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。" (Shujutsu go, kanojo wa ie de suushukan kaifuku shimashita.)
conversant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˈvɜːrsənt/
熟知、精通 (jukuchi, seikou)

familiar with or knowledgeable about something

"She is conversant with the latest developments in technology."

"彼女は最新の技術の進展に精通しています。" (Kanojo wa saishin no gijutsu no shinten ni seikou shiteimasu.)
convivial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˈvɪviəl/
友好的で生き生きとした、楽しい; 社交的 (yūkō-teki de ikigiki to shita, tanoshī; shakō-teki)

friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable

"The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter."

"パーティーは音楽と笑いに満ちたコンヴィヴィアルな雰囲気でした。" (Pātī wa ongaku to warai ni michita konviviaru na fun'iki deshita.)
convoke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈvoʊk/
召集する (shoushuu suru)

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

"The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis."

"委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。" (Iinkai wa kiki wo giron suru tame ni kinkyu sesshon wo shoushuu shimashita.)
convolution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/
コンボリューション、複雑な曲線または構造 (konboryūshon, fukuzatsu na kyokusen mata wa kōzō)

a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement

"The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area."

"脳には多くのコンボリューションがあり、その表面積を増加させます。" (Nō ni wa ōku no konboryūshon ga ari, sono hyōmenshiki o zōka sasemasu.)
convolve definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈvɑːlv/
一緒に巻いたり、ねじったりする; 巻きつけたり、絡めたりする (Issho ni makitari, nejittari suru; makitsukettari, karamettari suru)

to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine

"The vines convolve around the tree trunk."

"ツルは木の幹の周りを巻きつけます。" (Tsuru wa ki no mikiri no mawari o makitsukemasu.)
convulse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈvʌls/
激しく震える; 突然の不随意な収縮に苦しむ (hageshiku furu; totsuzen no fuzui na shūshuku ni kurushimu)

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

"The patient convulsed during the seizure."

"患者は発作中に震えました。" (Kanja wa hōsachū ni furuemashita.)
Cooly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkuː.li/
クーリー (Kūri)

a laborer who does physical work for wages

"The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station."

"クーリーは駅で重い荷物を運んでいました。" (Kūri wa eki de omoi nimotsu o hakondeimashita.)
coquette definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/koʊˈkɛt/
コケットな女性 (koketto na josei)

a woman who flirts lightheartedly

"She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party."

"彼女はコケットで、パーティーで誰にでも魅力を振りまいていました。" (Kanojo wa koketto de, pātii de dare ni demo miryoku o furimaitemashita.)
Corica soborna definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/
カチキの魚 (kachiki no sakana)

a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine

"Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry."

"コリカ ソボルナは伝統的なベンガル魚カレーの人気の材料です。" (Korika Soboruna wa dentouteki na Bengaru sakana kare no ninki no zairyou desu.)
cormorant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɔːrmərənt/
魚を捕まえるために潜る大きな黒い海鳥 (sakana o tsukamaeru tame ni moguru ōkina kuroi umitori)

a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving

"The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive."

"コウモリは岩の上に止まり、ダイブの後に羽を乾かしていました。" (Kōmori wa iwa no ue ni tomari, daibu no ato ni hane o kawakashiteimashita.)
cornice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɔːrnɪs/
コーニス (kōnisu)

an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling

"The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room."

"エレガントなコーニスはリビングルームにクラシックなタッチを加えました。" (Ereganto na kōnisu wa ribingu rūmu ni kurashikku na tacchi o kuwaemashita.)
cornucopia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/
物事の豊富な供給または溢れんばかりの供給 (monogoto no houfu na kyoukyuu matawa afurenbakari no kyoukyuu)

an abundance or overflowing supply of something

"The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets."

"祭りでは果物とお菓子のコルヌコピアが提供されました。" (Matsuri de wa kudamono to okashi no cornucopia ga teikyou saremashita.)
corollary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈrɑːləri/
直接的または自然な結果 (chokusetsuteki matawa shizenna kekka)

a direct or natural consequence or result

"One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness."

"新しい政策の結果の一つは、公共の認識の向上でした。" (Atarashī seisaku no kekka no hitotsu wa, kōkyō no ninshiki no kōjō deshita.)
coronet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒrənɛt/
小さな王冠 (chiisana ōkan)

a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble

"She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony."

"彼女は式典のために頭に繊細な小さな王冠をかぶっていました。" (Kanojo wa shikiten no tame ni atama ni sensai na chiisana ōkan o kabutte imashita.)
corporeal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/
肉体的, 物質的 (nikutai-teki, busshitsu-teki)

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

"Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form."

"幽霊はしばしば肉体的な形がないと説明されます。" (Yūrei wa shibashiba nikutai-teki na katachi ga nai to setsumei saremasu.)
corpulent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/
肥満の, 太った (himan no, futotta)

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

"The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair."

"その太った男性は、小さな椅子に座るのに苦労していました。" (Sono futotta dansei wa, chīsana isu ni suwaru no ni kurō shiteimashita.)
corpuscle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɔːrpəskəl/
小さな粒子または細胞、特に赤血球 (chiisana ryuushi matawa saibou, toku ni akakeyuu)

a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell

"Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body."

"赤血球は体内で酸素を運ぶ。" (Sekkekkyuu wa tainai de sanso wo hakobu.)
correlative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈrɛlətɪv/
相関的な (sōkanteki na)

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

"The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers."

"温度の上昇は氷河の融解と関連しています。" (Ondo no jōshō wa hyōga no yūkai to kanren shiteimasu.)
corrigible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/
修正可能 (shūsei kanō)

capable of being corrected or improved

"The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice."

"学生の誤りは練習で修正可能でした。" (Gakusei no ayamari wa renshū de shūsei kanō deshita.)
corroboration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/
証拠 (shōko)

evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding

"The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims."

"書類は彼女の主張を強力に裏付ける証拠を提供した。" (Shorui wa kanojo no shuchō o kyōryoku ni urazukeru shōko o teikyō shita.)
corrugated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/
波形または折りたたまれた (hakei mata wa oritamatareta)

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

"The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets."

"屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。" (Yane wa hokei no kinzoku ban de tsukurarete imashita.)
corruptible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/
腐敗しやすい (fuhai shiyasui)

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

"He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes."

"彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。" (Kare wa fuhai shiyasui koto de shirare, shibashiba wairo o uketotta.)
corsair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɔː.seər/
海賊 (kaizoku)

a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts

"The corsair plundered ships along the coast."

"コルセアは海岸沿いで船を略奪した。" (Korusea wa kaiganzoi de fune o ryakudatsu shita.)
cortege definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɔːrˈteɪʒ/
葬列 (sōretsu)

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

"A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery."

"悲しみに沈んだ人々が葬列を引き連れて霊柩車を墓地に送った。" (Kanashimi ni shizunda hitobito ga sōretsu o hiki tsurete reikyūsha o bochi ni okutta.)
coruscate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/
きらめく (kirameku)

to sparkle or flash brightly

"The fireworks coruscated across the night sky."

"花火は夜空に向かってきらめいた。" (Hanabi wa yozora ni mukatte kirameita.)
cosmogony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/
宇宙生成論 (uchū seiseiron)

the study or theory of the origin of the universe

"The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history."

"この本は歴史を通じて異なる宇宙生成論の概説を提供しています。" (Kono hon wa rekishi o tōjite kotonaru uchū seiseiron no gaisetsu o teikyō shiteimasu.)
cosmography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/
コスモグラフィー (kosumogurafī)

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

"Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets."

"中世の学者たちは、星や惑星の地図を作成するためにコスモグラフィーを実践していました。" (Chūsei no gakusha-tachi wa, hoshi ya wakusei no chizu o sakusei suru tame ni kosumogurafī o jissen shite imashita.)
cosmopolitanism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/
コスモポリタニズム (kosumoporitanizumu)

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

"Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures."

"コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。" (Kosumoporitanizumu wa bunkakan no sonchou to rikai o sokushin shimasu.)
verb C2
/ˈkɒsɪt/
甘やかす (amayakasu)

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

"The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents."

"小さな女の子は祖父母に甘やかされました。" (Chīsana onnanoko wa sofu bo ni amayakasa remashita.)
adjective C2
/ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/
甘やかされた (amayakareta)

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

"The cosseted child always got what he wanted."

"甘やかされた子供は、いつも欲しいものを手に入れていた。" (Amayakareta kodomo wa, itsumo hoshī mono o te ni irete ita.)
coterie definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/
小さくて排他的なグループ (chiisakute haitateki na gurūpu)

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

"He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday."

"彼は毎週金曜日に会うアーティストのグループに属していました。" (Kare wa maishū kin'yōbi ni au ātisuto no gurūpu ni zoku shite imashita.)
coterminous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/
隣接 (rinsoku)

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

"The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders."

"これらの2つの管轄区域は隣接しており、同じ境界を共有しています。" (Korera no futatsu no kanraku kuiki wa rinsoku shite ori, onaji kyōkai o kyōyū shiteimasu.)
countercharge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/
反訴 (hansō)

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

"The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser."

"弁護士は告発者に対して反訴を提起しました。" (Bengoshi wa kokuhatsusha ni taishite hanso o teiki shimashita.)
countermand definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/
命令を取り消す (meirei wo torikesu)

to revoke or cancel an order or command

"The general countermanded the previous orders immediately."

"将軍は前の命令を直ちに取り消しました。" (Shōgun wa mae no meirei o tadachi ni torikeshimashita.)
verb C2
/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/
相殺する (sousai suru)

to offset or counteract the effect of something

"The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks."

"新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。" (Atarashī seisaku no riten wa sono ketten o sōsai shimasu.)
counting-house definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/
会計事務所 (kaikei jimusho)

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

"The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers."

"商人は一日中、会計事務所で帳簿を確認して過ごしました。" (Shōnin wa ichinichijū, kaikei jimusho de chōbo o kakunin shite sugosimashita.)
courser definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɔːrsər/
速い馬または狩猟馬 (hayai uma matawa shuryou uma)

a swift horse or a hunting horse

"The knight rode a fast courser into battle."

"騎士は速いコーサーに乗って戦いに向かった。" (Kishi wa hayai kōsā ni notte tatakai ni mukatta.)