वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

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verb B2
/kənˈsoʊl/
慰める (nagusameru)

to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

"She tried to console him after his loss."

"彼女は彼の損失の後、彼を慰めようとした。" (Kanojo wa kare no sonshitsu no ato, kare wo nagusameyou to shita.)
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verb B2
/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/
統合する (tōgō suru)

to combine into a single, more effective or coherent whole

"The company plans to consolidate its offices into one building."

"その会社はオフィスを1つの建物に統合する予定です。" (Sono kaisha wa ofisu o hitotsu no tatemono ni tōgō suru yotei desu.)
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noun B2
/ˈkɒnsənənt/
子音 (shiin)

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

"The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel."

"‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。" ('Neko' to iu tango ni wa, futatsu no shiin to hitotsu no boin ga arimasu.)
conspiracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kənˈspɪrəsi/
陰謀 (inbō)

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

"The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government."

"警察は政府を転覆させる陰謀を暴露した。" (Keisatsu wa seifu o tenpuku saseru inbō o bakuro shita.)
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noun/adjective B2
/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/
構成要素 / 有権者 (kousei youso / yuukensha)

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

"The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues."

"上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。" (Jouin giin wa jimoto no mondai o giron suru tame ni senkyoku no yuukensha to aimashita.)
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noun B2
/kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/
構成要素 (kousei youso)

Components or elements used to create something.

"Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet."

"プロテインとビタミンは健康的な食事の重要な構成要素です。" (Purotein to bitamin wa kenkou-teki na shokuji no juuyou na kousei youso desu.)
constitute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/
構成する (kousei suru)

To make up, form, or establish something.

"These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties."

"これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。" (Korera no bunsho wa, ryousha-kan no houteki keiyaku o kousei shiteimasu.)
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noun B2
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
憲法 (kenpou)

The system of fundamental principles according to which a nation or organization is governed.

"The constitution guarantees freedom of speech."

"憲法は言論の自由を保障します。" (Kenpou wa genron no jiyuu o hoshou shimasu.)
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adjective B2
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/

relating to the constitution of a country or to the principles of a system

"The law was declared unconstitutional by the court."

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verb B2
/kənˈstreɪn/
制限する (seigensuru)

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

"The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment."

"新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。" (Atarashī kisei wa kigyō ga kankyō o osen suru no o seigen shiteimasu.)
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noun B2
/kənˈstreɪnt/
制約 (seiyaku)

a limitation or restriction

"Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project."

"プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。" (Purojekuto o kanryou suru tame no saidai no seiyaku wa jikan desu.)
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verb B2
/kənˈstrʌkt/
建設する (kensetsu suru)

to build or form something by putting parts together

"They plan to construct a new bridge over the river."

"彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。" (Karera wa kawa ni atarashī hashi o kensetsu suru yotei desu.)
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noun B2
/ˌkɒnsʌlˈteɪʃən/
相談 (soudan)

a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice

"The doctor scheduled a consultation with the patient."

"医師は患者との相談を予定しました。" (Ishi wa kanja to no soudan o yotei shimashita.)
Consumption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kənˈsʌmpʃən/
消費 (shōhi)

The act of using up resources, goods, or energy; also refers to the eating or drinking of something.

"The consumption of electricity increases during the summer."

"夏の間、電力の消費が増加します。" (Natsu no aida, denryoku no shōhi ga zōka shimasu.)
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verb B2
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

"The river was contaminated by industrial waste."

contamination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən
汚染 (osen)

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

"Contamination of air leads to health issues."

"空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。" (Kūki no osen wa kenkō ni mondai o hikiokoshimasu.)
contemplate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

"She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans."

contemporary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/kənˈtɛmpərɛri/
現代的な, 現代の (gendai-teki na, gendai no)

belonging to the same time period; modern

"She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions."

"彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。" (Kanojo wa gendai āto no tenji o tanoshindeimasu.)
contempt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kənˈtɛmpt/

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

"He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials."

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verb B2
/kənˈtɛnd/
争う、主張する (arasou, shuchou suru)

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

"Athletes from around the world contend for the championship."

"世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。" (Sekai juu no asurīto ga chanpionship wo arasotteimasu.)
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adjective B2
/kənˈtɛntɪd/
満足した (manzoku shita)

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

"She was contented with her simple life."

"彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。" (Kanojo wa shinpuruna seikatsu ni manzoku shiteita.)
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verb, noun B2
/ˈkɒntɛst/
競技, 挑戦 (kyougi, chousen)

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

"She decided to contest the election against the incumbent."

"彼女は現職に対して選挙に挑戦することを決定しました。" (Kanojo wa genshoku ni taishite senkyo ni chousen suru koto o kettei shimashita.)
contextual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/kənˈtɛkstʃʊəl/
文脈的、状況に基づく (bunmyaku-teki, jōkyō ni motozuku)

Depending on or relating to the circumstances that form the setting for an event or statement.

"Understanding the contextual meaning of a word is crucial for effective communication."

"言葉の文脈的な意味を理解することは、効果的なコミュニケーションにとって重要です。" (Kotoba no bunmyaku-teki na imi o rikai suru koto wa, kōkateki na komyunikēshon ni totte jūyōdesu.)
Continually definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/kənˈtɪnjuəli/
継続的に (keizokuteki ni)

in a continuous and uninterrupted way

"The rain has been falling continually for hours."

"雨は何時間も継続的に降り続いています。" (Ame wa nan-jikan mo keizokuteki ni furi tsuzuiteimasu.)
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noun B2
/kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
継続 (keizoku)

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

"The continuation of the series was announced after the finale."

"シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。" (Shirīzu no keizoku wa saishūkai go ni happyō saremashita.)
continuity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/
継続性 (keizokusei)

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

"Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability."

"リーダーシップにおける継続性の維持は、組織の安定性にとって不可欠です。" (Ridaashippu ni okeru keizokusei no iji wa, soshiki no antei-sei ni totte fukaketsu desu.)
Continuously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/
連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく (renzokuteki ni; taemanaku; togereru koto naku)

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

"The machine operates continuously for 24 hours."

"その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。" (sono kikai wa 24 jikan renzoku shite kadō shimasu.)
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noun B2
kənˈtrækʃən
収縮 (shūshuku)

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

"The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment."

"経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。" (Keizai no shūshuku wa shitsugyō-ritsu no jōshō o manaita.)
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noun B2
/ˈkɒntræktər/
請負業者 (ukeoi gyōsha)

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

"The contractor completed the building project on time."

"請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。" (Ukeoi gyōsha wa ken'etsu purojekuto o kigen-nai ni kanryō shimashita.)
verb B2
/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/
矛盾する (mujun suru)

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

"His actions contradict his words."

"彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。" (kare no kōdō wa kare no kotoba to mujun shiteimasu.)
Contradiction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/
矛盾、一貫性の欠如 (mujun, ikkan-sei no ketsujo)

a statement or situation that is opposed to another, inconsistency

"Her actions are in clear contradiction to her words."

"彼女の行動は彼女の言葉と明確に矛盾している。" (Kanojo no koudou wa kanojo no kotoba to meikaku ni mujun shite iru.)
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adjective B2
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/
矛盾する (mujun suru)

mutually opposed or inconsistent; expressing the opposite of something else

"His statements were contradictory and caused confusion."

"彼の発言は矛盾していて、混乱を引き起こしました。" (Kare no hatsugen wa mujun shite ite, konran o hikiokoshimashita.)
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adjective B2
/ˈkɒn.trəri/
反対の (hantai no)

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning

"Her views are contrary to mine."

"彼女の意見は私の意見と反対です。" (Kanojo no iken wa watashi no iken to hantai desu.)
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noun B2
/ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/
貢献者 (kōken-sha)

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

"He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper."

"彼は地元の新聞の定期的な貢献者でした。" (Kare wa jimoto no shinbun no teikiteki na kōken-sha deshita.)
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noun B2
/kənˈtroʊlər/
コントローラー (kontorōrā)

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

"The game controller made it easy to play the video game."

"ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。" (Gēmu kontorōrā wa bideo gēmu o kantan ni purei dekiru yō ni shimashita.)
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adjective B2
/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/
議論を呼ぶ (giron o yobu)

causing disagreement or discussion because people hold different opinions

"The new law is highly controversial."

"新しい法律は非常に議論を呼んでいます。" (atarashī hōritsu wa hijō ni giron o yondeimasu)
Controversy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɒn.trə.vɜːr.si/
論争 (ronzō)

A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

"The new policy sparked a major controversy."

"新しい政策が大きな論争を引き起こしました。" (Atarashī seisaku ga ōkina ronzō o hikiokoshimashita.)
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adjective B2
/kənˈvɛnʃənəl/
伝統的な (dentōteki na)

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

"He prefers conventional medicine over alternative treatments."

"彼は代替療法よりも伝統的な医学を好みます。" (Kare wa daitai ryōhō yori mo dentōteki na igaku o konomimasu.)
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noun B2
/kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/
従来型農業 (jūraigata nōgyō)

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

"Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers."

"従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。" (Jūraigata nōgyō wa hiryo o tsukatte sakumotsu no seisan o zōka saseru.)
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verb B2
/kənˈvɜːrs/
会話する (kaiwa suru)

to engage in spoken exchange of ideas or talk

"They often converse about literature and art."

"彼らはしばしば文学と芸術について会話を交わします。" (Karera wa shibashiba bungaku to geijutsu ni tsuite kaiwa o kawashimasu.)
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adverb B2
/kənˈvɜːrsli/
逆に (gyaku ni)

in an opposite or contrary manner

"He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially."

"彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。" (Kare wa kanemochi da ga, gyaku ni kare no ani wa keizaiteki ni kurushinde iru.)
Conversion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kənˈvɜːrʒən/
転換, 変化 (tenkan, henka)

the act or process of changing from one form to another

"The conversion of the old factory into apartments took two years."

"古い工場をアパートに転換するのに2年かかりました。" (Furui kōjō o apāto ni tenkan suru no ni 2-nen kakarimashita.)
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noun B2
/kənˈvɜːrtər/
変換器 (henkanki)

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

"The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power."

"エンジニアは交流電力を直流に変えるために変換器を使いました。" (enjinia wa kouryuu denryoku o chiryuu ni kaeru tame ni henkanki o tsukaimashita)
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adjective B2
/kənˈvɜːrtəbl/
オープンカー、屋根が折りたためる車 (ōpun kā, yane ga oritatameru kuruma)

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

"She drove her new convertible along the coastal road."

"彼女は新しいオープンカーで沿岸道路を走った。" (Kanojo wa atarashī ōpun kā de enkan dōro o hashitta.)
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verb B2
/kənˈveɪ/
伝える, 運ぶ (tsutaeru, hakobu)

to communicate or make known; to transport or carry

"He tried to convey his feelings through a letter."

"彼は手紙を通じて感情を伝えようとした。" (Kare wa tegami o tōjite kanjō o tsutaeyō to shita.)
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verb B2
/ˈkɒnvɪkt/
有罪判決を下す (yūzai hanketsu wo kudasu)

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

"The court convicted him of theft."

"裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。" (Saibansho wa kare wo settō-zai de yūzai to shita.)
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noun B2
/kənˈvɪkʃən/
確固たる信念, 有罪判決 (kakkotaru shinnen, yūzai hanketsu)

a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of being found guilty of a crime

"Her conviction in the cause inspired everyone around her."

"彼女のその理由への確固たる信念は、周りの全ての人々に刺激を与えました。" (Kanojo no sono riyū e no kakkotaru shinnen wa, mawari no subete no hitobito ni shigeki o ataemashita.)
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adjective B2
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
説得力がある (settoryoku ga aru)

having the ability to make someone believe that something is true or real

"Her argument was very convincing."

"彼女の議論は非常に説得力があった。" (Kanojo no giron wa hijō ni settoryoku ga atta.)
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adjective B2
/kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/
協力的 (kyōryokuteki)

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

"She was very cooperative during the interview process."

"彼女は面接の過程で非常に協力的でした。" (Kanojo wa mensetsu no katei de hijō ni kyōryokuteki deshita.)
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verb B2
/koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/
調整する (chousei suru)

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

"We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time."

"私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。" (Watashitachi wa purojekuto o jikan doori ni owaraseru tame ni doryoku o chousei suru hitsuyou ga arimasu.)