वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

contextualize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/
文脈化する (bunmyaku-ka suru)

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

"The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students."

"先生は歴史的な出来事を学生にとってより関連性のあるものにするために文脈化しました。" (Sensei wa rekishiteki na dekigoto o gakusei ni totte yori kanrensei no aru mono ni suru tame ni bunmyaku-ka shimashita.)
contiguous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/
隣接 (rinsetsu)

sharing a common border; touching

"The two continguous houses shared a wall."

"隣接する2軒の家が壁を共有していました。" (Rinsetsu suru 2 ken no ie ga kabe wo kyouyuu shite imashita.)
contingency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
不測の事態 (fusoku no jitai)

a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

"We prepared for any contingency during the project."

"プロジェクト中にどんな不測の事態にも対応できるように準備しておきました。" (Purojekuto-chū ni donna fusoku no jitai ni mo taio dekiru yō ni junbi shite okimashita.)
contingent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective,noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
依存する / 代表団 (izon suru / daihyōdan)

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

"Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference."

"出席は事前登録に依存しています。 / 学生の代表団が会議に出席しました。" (Shusseki wa jizen tōroku ni izon shiteimasu. / Gakusei no daihyōdan ga kaigi ni shusseki shimashita.)
adjective C1
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/
継続的な; 絶え間ない (keizokuteki na; taema nai)

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

"The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying."

"建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。" (Kensetsu genba kara no keizokuteki na oto wa hijou ni meiwaku deshita.)
continuance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/
継続 (keizoku)

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

"The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding."

"プロジェクトの継続は追加資金の確保に依存していました。" (Purojekuto no keizoku wa tsuika shikin no kakuho ni izon shite imashita.)
noun C1
/kənˈtɪnjuəm/
連続体 (renzokutai)

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

"Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum."

"生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。" (Sei to shi wa shibashiba onaji renzokutai no ichibu to minasarerumasu.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒntrəbænd/
密輸品 (mitsuyu hin)

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

"The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes."

"警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。" (Keisatsu wa mitsuyu sareta tabako no tsukimi o shōshu shimashita.)
verb C1
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
違反する (ihansuru)

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

"He contravened the safety regulations and was fined."

"彼は安全規則に反したため、罰金を科せられました。" (Kare wa anzen kisoku ni hanshita tame, bakkin o kaseraremashita.)
contrive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈtraɪv/
考案する (kōansuru)

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

"She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends."

"彼女は友達を驚かせるために賢い計画を思いついた。" (Kanojo wa tomodachi o odorokasu tame ni kashikoi keikaku o omoitsuita.)
contrived definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈtraɪvd/
人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない (jinkō-teki mata wa kyōsei-teki; shizen de nai mata wa jihatsuteki de nai)

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

"The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic."

"映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。" (Eiga no ketsumatsu wa tsukurimono de higenjitsuteki ni kanjimashita.)
conundrum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈnʌndrəm/
難問 (nanmon)

a confusing and difficult problem or question

"The issue of climate change presents a serious conundrum for policymakers."

"気候変動の問題は政策決定者にとって深刻な難問を呈しています。" (Kikou hendou no mondai wa seisaku kettei sha ni totte shinkoku na nanmon wo teishite imasu.)
noun C1
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/
回復期 (kaifukuki)

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

"His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident."

"事故の後、彼の回復期はほぼ2ヶ月続きました。" (Jiko no ato, kare no kaifukuki wa hobo nikagetsu tsuzukimashita.)
adjective C1
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/
回復中の、病気や治療から回復している (kaifukuchū no, byōki ya chiryo kara kaifuku shite iru)

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

"The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients."

"病院には回復中の患者のための特別な病棟があります。" (Byōin ni wa kaifuku-chū no kanja no tame no tokubetsu na byōtō ga arimasu.)
verb C1
/kənˈviːn/
集まる、会議や集会を召集する (atsumaru, kaigi ya shukai wo shoushuu suru)

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

"The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy."

"ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。" (Bōdo wa ashita atarashī hōshin o giron suru tame ni shōshū saremasu.)
converge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
収束する (shūsoku suru)

to come together from different directions to meet at a point

"The roads converge at the city center."

"道路は市の中心で交差します。" (Dōro wa shi no chūshin de kōsa shimasu.)
convergence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/
収束 (shūshoku)

the process of coming together or becoming similar

"The convergence of technology and education is creating new opportunities."

"技術と教育の収束は新しい機会を生み出しています。" (Gijutsu to kyōiku no shūshoku wa atarashī kikai o umidashiteimasu.)
convergent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/
収束する (shūsoku suru)

tending to move toward a common point or result

"The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake."

"2つの川は湖に入る前に収束する道を持っています。" (Futatsu no kawa wa mizuumi ni hairu mae ni shūsoku suru michi o motteimasu.)
convex definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒnvɛks/
凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた (totsujō no, gaimuki ni marumi o obita)

curved or rounded outward

"The lens has a convex shape to focus light."

"レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。" (Renzu wa hikari o shōten o awaseru tame ni totsu no keijō o shiteimasu.)
conveyance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈveɪəns/
輸送, 交通手段, 車両 (yusou, koutsuu shudan, sharyou)

the act of transporting or communicating something; a vehicle or means of transport

"The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather."

"悪天候のため、貨物の輸送は遅れました。" (Akutenkou no tame, kamotsu no yusou wa okuremashita.)
convoluted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/
複雑で入り組んだ (fukuzatsu de irikunda)

complex, intricate, and difficult to follow

"The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I lost track halfway."

"映画のプロットはとても複雑で、途中で方向を見失ってしまった。" (Eiga no purotto wa totemo fukuzatsu de, tochu de hokou o miushinatte shimatta.)
convoy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/
コンボイ (konboi)

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

"The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn."

"軍のコンボイは夜明けに砂漠を横断しました。" (Gun no konboi wa yoake ni sabaku o ōdan shimashita.)
convulsion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
痙攣 (keiren)

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

"The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children."

"薬は子供たちの痙攣を防ぐのに役立ちました。" (Kusuri wa kodomotachi no keiren o fusegu no ni yakudachimashita.)
coop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kuːp/
鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋 (niwatori ya hoka no tori no tame no chiisana kakoi matawa koya)

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

"The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning."

"農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。" (Nōfu wa mai asa koya no naka no niwatori o chekku shite imashita.)
copious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkoʊpiəs/
豊富 (hōfu)

abundant in supply or quantity

"She took copious notes during the lecture."

"彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。" (Kanojo wa kōgi-chū ni hōfu na nōto o totta.)
Cordial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
心温かく、親しみやすい (kokoro atatakai, shitashimi yasui)

warm and friendly; heartfelt

"They exchanged cordial greetings after the meeting."

"Kaigi go, karera wa kokoro atatakai aisatsu o kawashimashita." (Kaigi go, karera wa kokoro atatakai aisatsu o kawashimashita.)
Cordiality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/
友情; 優しさ (yūjō; yasashisa)

sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior

"The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable."

"ホストのコーディアリティはすべてのゲストが歓迎され、快適に感じさせました。" (Hosuto no kōdiariti wa subete no gesuto ga kangei sare, kaiteki ni kanjisemashita.)
adverb C1
/ˈkɔːrdiəli/
心から (kokorokara)

in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely

"You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony."

"あなたは私たちの結婚式に心から招待されています。" (Anata wa watashitachi no kekkonshiki ni kokorokara shōtai sareteimasu.)
cordon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɔːrdən/
封鎖線 (fūsasen)

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

"The police set up a cordon around the crime scene."

"警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。" (Keisatsu wa hanzai genba no mawari ni korudon o setchi shimashita.)
coronation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/
戴冠式 (taikan-shiki)

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

"The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people."

"新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。" (Atarashii ō no taikan-shiki ni wa nan-sen nin mo no hitobito ga sanka shimashita.)
coroner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒrənər/
検死官 (kenshikan)

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

"The coroner determined the cause of death was natural."

"検死官は死因が自然死であると判定しました。" (Kenshikan wa shiin ga shizenshi de aru to hantei shimashita.)
corporal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C1
/ˈkɔːrpərəl/
伍長 (gochou)

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

"He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake."

"彼はミスのために体罰を受けました。" (Kare wa misu no tame ni taibatsu wo ukemashita.)
corps definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɔːr/
軍隊の部門、グループ (guntai no bumon, gurūpu)

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

"He joined the army corps after graduation."

"彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。" (Kare wa sotsugyōgo, guntai no bumon ni sanka shimashita.)
corpus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɔːrpəs/
コレクション、主要部分 (korekushon, shuyou bubun)

a collection of written texts, or the main body of something

"The linguist analyzed a large corpus of English literature."

"言語学者は大量の英文学コーパスを分析しました。" (Gengogakusha wa tairyo no eigobungaku kopasu o bunseki shimashita.)
correlate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkɒrəleɪt/
相関する (sōkan suru)

to have a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

"High stress levels often correlate with poor health."

"高いストレスレベルは、しばしば健康の悪化と関連しています。" (Takai sutoresu reberu wa, shibashiba kenkō no akika to kanren shiteimasu.)
corroborate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/
裏付ける (urazukeru)

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

"The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi."

"証人は被告のアリバイを裏付けた。" (Shōnin wa hikoku no aribai wo urazuketa.)
corrode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kəˈrəʊd/
腐食 (fushoku)

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

"The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water."

"鉄のパイプは水にさらされて時間が経つにつれて腐食しました。" (Tetsu no paipu wa mizu ni sarasarete jikan ga tatsu ni tsurete fushoku shimashita.)
corrosion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈrəʊʒən/
腐食, 破壊 (fushoku, hakai)

the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials

"The boat's hull suffered serious corrosion from the saltwater."

"船の船体は塩水で深刻な腐食に見舞われました。" (Fune no sentai wa enshui de shinkoku na fushoku ni mimaware mashita.)
corrosive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəˈrəʊsɪv/
腐食性、有害 (fushokusei, yūgai)

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

"The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care."

"この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。" (Kono kagaku busshitsu wa hijō ni fushokusei ga takaku, chūi shite toriatsukau hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
cosmic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɒz.mɪk/
宇宙的, 広大な (uchu-teki, kodai-na)

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

"Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe."

"天文学者たちは宇宙を理解するためにコズミック現象を研究しています。" (Tenmongakusha-tachi wa uchu o rikai suru tame ni kozumikku genshō o kenkyū shiteimasu.)
cosmology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/
コスモロジー (kosumorojī)

the science of the origin and development of the universe

"She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe."

"彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。" (Kanojo wa uchū no kigen o rikai suru tame ni kosumorojī o mananda.)
cosmopolitan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/
コスモポリタン (kosumoporitan)

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

"He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels."

"彼は広範な旅行のおかげで、コスモポリタン的な視点を持っています。" (Kare wa kōhan na ryokō no okage de, kosumoporitan-teki na shiten o motteimasu.)
Cosmos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒzmɒs/
宇宙 (uchū)

the universe seen as a well-ordered whole

"Astronomers study the cosmos to learn about the universe's structure."

"天文学者たちは宇宙の構造を学ぶために宇宙を研究しています。" (Tenmongakusha-tachi wa uchū no kōzō o manabu tame ni uchū o kenkyū shiteimasu.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/
綿布 (menpu)

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."

"綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。" (Menpu wa natsu no ifuku ni saiteki desu.)
countenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/
顔つき、表情; 支援 (kao-tsuki, hyōjō; shien)

a person's face or expression; support or approval

"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."

"彼女の明るい顔つきが部屋を明るくした。" (Kanojo no akarui kaotsuki ga heya o akaruku shita.)
counter-claim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/
反訴 (hansō)

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."

"被告は原告に対して反訴を提起しました。" (Hikoku wa genkoku ni taishite hansō o teiki shimashita.)
counteract definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/
反作用 (hansaku)

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."

"その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。" (Sono kusuri wa chiryo no fukusayō o kauntāakuto suru no ni yakudachimasu.)
counterbalance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/
相殺する (sōsai suru)

to offset or balance the effect of something

"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."

"運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。" (Undō wa sutoresu no aku eikyō o sōsai dekimasu.)
counterfeit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb, noun C1
/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
偽造 (gizō)

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."

"警察は偽札の一群を押収しました。" (Keisatsu wa gisatsu no ichigun o shūshū shimashita.)
counterintuitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
直感に反する (chokkann ni hansuru)

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."

"彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。" (Kare no apurōchi wa chokkann ni hansuru yō ni miemasu ga, jissai ni wa kōka-teki desu.)