Vocabulaires

Découvrez, apprenez et maîtrisez le vocabulaire anglais

altercate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/
議論する (giron suru)

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

"The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall."

"隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。" (Rinjin-tachi wa kyōkai no kabe ni tsuite giron shihajimemashita.)
altercation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/
口論, 言い争い (kōron, iarasoi)

a noisy argument or quarrel

"There was a brief altercation between the two drivers."

"二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。" (Futari no doraibā no aida de mijikai kōron ga arimashita.)
altruist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæltruɪst/
利他的な人 (ritateki na hito)

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

"He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own."

"彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。" (Kare wa jōni tanin no nīzu o jibun no nīzu yori mo yūsen suru ritateki na hito desu)
amalgam definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
混合物 (kongou-mono)

a mixture or blend of different things

"The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws."

"新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。" (Atarashii seisaku wa, ikutsuka no izen no houritsu no kongou-mono desu.)
amalgamate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪt/
統合する (tōgō suru)

to combine or unite to form one structure or organization

"The two companies decided to amalgamate to increase efficiency."

"二つの会社は効率を上げるために合併することを決めました。" (Futatsu no kaisha wa kōritsu o ageru tame ni gappei suru koto o kimemashita.)
amalgamation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən/
合併 (gappei)

the process of combining or uniting multiple entities into one

"The amalgamation of the two firms created the largest company in the region."

"2社の合併により、地域で最大の会社が生まれました。" (2sha no gappei ni yori, chiiki de saidai no kaisha ga umaremashita.)
amatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæməˌtɔːri/
愛に関する (ai ni kansuru)

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

"The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes."

"詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。" (Shijin no shi wa ai ni kansuru tēma de mitasarete imashita.)
ambidextrous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstrəs/
両手利き (ryoute kiki)

Able to use both hands equally well.

"He is ambidextrous, so he can write with both hands."

"彼はアンビデクストラスで、両手で書くことができます。" (Kare wa ambidextrous de, ryoute de kaku koto ga dekimasu.)
amble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæmbl/
ゆっくり歩く (yukkuri aruku)

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

"They amble through the park on Sunday mornings."

"彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。" (Karera wa nichiyoubi no asa ni kouen wo yukkuri aruiteimasu.)
ambrosia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/æmˈbroʊʒə/
神の食べ物 (kami no tabemono)

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

"The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia."

"デザートはあまりにも美味しくて、アンブロージアのような味がしました。" (Dezāto wa amari ni mo oishikute, anburōjia no yō na aji ga shimashita.)
ambrosial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/æmˈbroʊʒiəl/
神々しい (kamigamashī)

Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.

"The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial."

"焼きたてのパンの香りはまさに神々しいものでした。" (Yakitate no pan no kaori wa masani kamigamashī mono deshita.)
ambulatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/
外来患者 (gairaikanja)

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

"The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest."

"その患者は外来患者で、安静が必要ありません。" (Sono kanja wa gairaikanja de, ansei ga hitsuyō arimasen.)
ameliorate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈmiːliəreɪt/
幸福 (kōfuku)

to make something better or improve a bad situation

"Policies were introduced to ameliorate living conditions in the city."

"都市の生活条件を改善するための政策が導入されました。" (Toshi no seikatsu jōken o kaizen suru tame no seisaku ga dōnyū saremashita.)
americanism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🇺🇸

americanism

noun C2
/əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

"The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English."

amity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæmɪti/
友情 (yūjō)

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

"The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations."

"条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。" (Jōyaku wa ringoku-kan no yūjō o iji suru no ni yakudachimashita.)
amok definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈmʌk/
制御不能 (segyo funou)

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

"The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced."

"怒った群衆は判決が発表された後、制御不能で走り回った。" (Okotta gunshuu wa hanketsu ga happyou sareta ato, segyo funou de hashirimatta.)
amorally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/
非道徳的に (hidōtoku-teki ni)

In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.

"He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions."

"彼は非道徳的に行動し、自分の行動の結果を無視した。" (Kare wa hidōtoku-teki ni kōdō shi, jibun no kōdō no kekka o mushi shita.)
amorphous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈmɔːrfəs/
無定形 (mutēkei)

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

"The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details."

"その計画は無定形のままで、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。" (Sono keikaku wa mutēkei no mamade, gutaiteki na shōsai ga kaketeimashita.)
amortization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˌmɔːrtəˈzeɪʃən/
借金償却 (shakkin shoukyaku)

The process of gradually paying off a debt through regular payments over time.

"The company used a 10-year schedule for the amortization of its loan."

"会社は10年間のローン償却計画を使用しました。" (Kaisha wa 10 nenkan no rōn shoukyaku keikaku wo shiyou shimashita.)
amortize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæmərˌtaɪz/
償却 (shōkyaku)

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

"They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years."

"彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。" (Karera wa 20 nenkan de jūtaku rōn o amōtize suru yotei desu.)
amour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈmʊr/
秘密の愛 (himitsu no ai)

A secret or illicit love affair.

"The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters."

"その小説は、二人の登場人物の間の禁じられたアムールの物語を語っています。" (Sono shōsetsu wa, futari no tōjō jinbutsu no aida no kinjiranareta amūru no monogatari o katatteimasu.)
ampersand definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæmpərˌsænd/
アンパーサンド (ampersand)

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

"Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name."

"会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。" (Kaisha-mei ni 'and' no kawari ni ampersand o shiyō shite kudasai.)
amuck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈmʌk/
無秩序に (muchi tsujoni)

in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner

"The bull ran amuck through the village."

"雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。" (Oushi wa mura wo muchitsu joni hashirimawatta.)
Amulet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæmjʊlət/
お守り (omamori)

an ornament or small object believed to protect against evil, danger, or disease

"She wore an amulet to protect herself from harm."

"彼女は自分を守るためにお守りを身につけていました。" (Kanojo wa jibun o mamoru tame ni omamori o mi ni tsukete imashita.)
anabolism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/
アナボリズム (anaborizumu)

The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.

"Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair."

"アナボリズムは筋肉の成長と組織の修復に不可欠です。" (Anaborizumu wa kinniku no seichou to soshiki no shuufuku ni fukaketsu desu.)
anachronism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

"Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism."

anachronistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/
時代錯誤の (jidai sakugo no)

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

"His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic."

"彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。" (Kare no seibetsu yakuwari ni kansuru kenkai wa jidaiokure to minasareteiru.)
analgesia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/
鎮痛 (chintsū)

The inability to feel pain while still conscious.

"The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure."

"医者は手術を行う前に鎮痛を誘発した。" (Isha wa shujutsu o okonau mae ni chintsū o yūhatsu shita.)
anathema definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈnæθəmə/
アナセマ / 嫌悪された物 (anasema / ken'o sareta mono)

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

"Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature."

"暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。" (Bōryoku wa kanojo no heiwateki na seikaku ni wa anasema desu.)
ancestress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænsɛstrɪs/
女性の祖先 (josei no sosen)

a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended

"She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal."

"彼女は自分の女性の祖先がベンガルの小さな村出身だと知った。" (kanojo wa jibun no josei no sosen ga Bengaru no chiisana mura shusshin da to shitta)
andiron definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈændaɪərn/
木材を支える金属製のスタンド (mokuzai o sasaeru kinzoku-sei no sutando)

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

"The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace."

"古い暖炉のアンダイロンの上に木材が置かれていた。" (Furui danro no andairon no ue ni mokuzai ga okarete ita.)
androgynous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/
アンドロジナス (andorojinasu)

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

"The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look."

"ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。" (Fasshon shō de wa andorojinasu na rukku no moderu ga tōjō shimashita.)
anemometer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/
アネモメーター (anemometā)

An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.

"The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm."

"科学者は嵐の間に風速を記録するためにアネモメーターを使用しました。" (Kagakusha wa arashi no aida ni fūsoku o kiroku suru tame ni anemometā o shiyō shimashita.)
angioplasty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/
血管を開くための医療手術で、心臓に血液を供給する血管が閉塞または狭窄している場合に行われます。 (kekkan o hiraku tame no iryō shujutsu de, shinzō ni ketsueki o kyōkyū suru kekkan ga heisoku matawa kyōsaku shite iru baai ni okonawaremasu.)

A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

"Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance."

"ロボット支援で、アンジオプラスティは現在より安全です。" (Robotto shien de, anjiopurasuti wa genzai yori anzen desu.)
anglophobia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/
アングロフォビア (angurofobia)

Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.

"The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches."

"その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。" (Sono seijika wa enzetsu de angurofobia o sokushin shita toshite hinan saremashita.)
anhydrous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ænˈhaɪdrəs/

Containing no water.

"The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment."

Ani seed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænɪ siːd/
アニス (anis)

Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor

"Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas."

"アニスの種は伝統的なデザートやお茶にしばしば使われます。" (Anisu no tane wa dentouteki na dezaato ya ocha ni shibashiba tsukawaremasu.)
animadversion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/
批判 (hihan)

Strong criticism or censure.

"The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public."

"その政策は公衆から厳しい批判を受けた。" (Sono seisaku wa koushuu kara kibishii hihan o uketa.)
animadvert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/
批判する (hihan suru)

To comment critically or unfavorably.

"The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes."

"教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。" (Kyōshi wa seito no fuchūina misu o hihan shimashita.)
animalcule definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/
動物微生物 (dōbutsu biseibutsu)

A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.

"The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope."

"科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。" (Kagakusha wa kenbikyō no shita de dōbutsu biseibutsu ga ugōite iru no o kansatsu shimashita.)
animus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænɪməs/
敵意 / 目的 (teki-i / mokuteki)

A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.

"His speech was driven by animus against the policy."

"彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。" (Kare no supīchi wa seisaku ni taisuru teki-i ni yotte karitaterareta.)
annalist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæn.ə.lɪst/
年表作成者 (nenhyo sakuseisha)

A person who writes annals or records events year by year.

"The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign."

"アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。" (Anarisuto wa ō no tōchi kikan no dekigoto o shinchō ni kiroku shimashita.)
annals definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæn.əlz/
年鑑 (nenkan)

Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.

"Her name will be remembered in the annals of science."

"彼女の名前は科学の年鑑に記録されるだろう。" (Kanojo no namae wa kagaku no nenkan ni kiroku sareru darou.)
anneal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈniːl/
熱処理で硬化する (netsu shori de koka suru)

To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.

"The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability."

"鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。" (Kajiya wa hagane o netsu shori shite sono taikyusei o kojo sasemashita.)
annuity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/
年金 (nenkin)

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

"She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy."

"彼女は故夫の保険契約から年金を受け取っています。" (Kanojo wa kōfu no hoken keiyaku kara nenkin o uketotte imasu.)
annunciation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
発表、良い知らせ (happyou, yoi shirase)

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

"The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service."

"教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。" (Kyoukai wa tokubetsu na saabisu de Annunciation no shukusai o iwimashita.)
anode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæn.oʊd/
正極 (seikyoku)

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

"The anode of the battery was corroded after long use."

"バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。" (Batterī no seikyoku wa chōkikan no shiyōgo ni fushoku shite imashita.)
anodyne definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/
無害な、痛みを和らげる (mugaina, itami o yawarageru)

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

"The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy."

"スピーカーの無害なコメントは論争を避けました。" (Supīkā no mugaina komento wa ronsō o sake mashita.)
anoint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈnɔɪnt/
油を塗る, 祝福する (abura o nuru, shukufuku suru)

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

"The priest anointed the king with holy oil."

"神父は聖油で王を塗りました。" (Shinpū wa sei yudō de ō o nurimashita.)
anointment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/
塗油の儀式 (toyu no gishiki)

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

"The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual."

"新しいリーダーの塗油の儀式は神聖な儀式でした。" (Atarashī rīdā no toyu no gishiki wa shinsei na gishiki deshita.)