B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

思春期の人

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

思春期の人々はしばしば急速な身体的および感情的な変化を経験します。

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。

A1 verb /æd/

add

追加する

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

コーヒーに砂糖を加えてください。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

アンチテーゼ

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

愛は憎しみのアンチテーゼです。

B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

農業の

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

農業の進展は食料安全保障を強化します。

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語

Meaning

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

Example

The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.

教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。

B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

航空機

Meaning

A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.

Example

The military aircraft flew over the city.

軍用機が街の上を飛びました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア

Meaning

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

Example

The children laughed at the clown’s antics.

子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

蓄積する

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

彼女は賢明な投資を通じて少しの富を積み上げることができました。

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

植林

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

植林は生物多様性を回復するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富

Meaning

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Example

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

アリーナ, 会場

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

バスケットボールの試合は市内中心部の新しいアリーナで行われます。

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

くっつく

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

中性子は陽子にくっつく。

C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。

C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁する

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

委員会は契約紛争を仲裁することに同意しました。

B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

エイズ病

Meaning

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV

Example

AIDS is a major global health concern.

エイズは世界的な健康問題です。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭壇

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎新婦は式の最中に祭壇の前に立っていました。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

評価者

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

外部の評価者がプロジェクトの報告書を確認しました。

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

飛行機の機体は強いが軽いアルミニウムで作られています。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する

Meaning

To be next to and joined with something.

Example

Their house adjoins the park.

彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止する；中絶する

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、パイロットは任務を中止した。

B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

Example

He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

卒業生

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

彼はハーバード大学の卒業生です。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。

C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官

Meaning

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

Example

The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

アメニティ

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

アパートには快適な生活のために必要なすべてのアメニティがあります。

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

アルミニウムは缶や飛行機の部品に使われます。

B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

アクセス

Meaning

the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place

Example

Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.

学生は24時間いつでも図書館にアクセスできます。

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

アニメーションする

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

アーティストは映画のキャラクターをアニメートします。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言

Meaning

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.

彼のスピーチは人生と成功に関する格言でいっぱいでした。

A2 verb əˈdres

address

取り組む

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

政府は学生政治の問題に取り組むべきです。

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

疑いの目で

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横断, 反対

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

倒れた木が道路を横断して、交通を妨げていた。

B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

気まずい

Meaning

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

Example

There was an awkward silence after his joke.

彼のジョークの後、気まずい沈黙がありました。

B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

アカデミー

Meaning

an institution of learning or training

Example

He enrolled in a military academy.

彼は軍事アカデミーに入学しました。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。

B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

調整する

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

彼女は鏡を調整して道路をはっきり見えました。

C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

改善する, 向上させる

Meaning

To make better; improve or enhance something.

Example

The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.

新しい政策は生活条件を改善するために設計されています。

C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

不安な

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

彼は外国で新しい仕事を始めることに不安を感じていた。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

割り当て、配分

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

各部門はリソースの割り当てを受け取りました。

B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

とても

Meaning

in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant

Example

I am awfully glad to see you again.

また会えてとても嬉しいです。

C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

Example

Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

人工知能

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

人工知能はスマートチュータリングを通じて教育を革新しています。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分

Meaning

an accessory or supplementary part of something

Example

The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.

ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。

C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

アラム

Meaning

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

Example

Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.

アラムの葉はインディア料理でよく使われます。

C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な

Meaning

able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible

Example

The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.

その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。

C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

錐

Meaning

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

Example

The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.

靴屋は革に穴を開けるために錐を使った。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行動; アクション

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

この問題を解決するために行動を起こす必要があります。

A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

怖がっている

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

連合; 同盟; つながり

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

連合軍は戦争中に一緒に働いた。

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

協定

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

協定は徐々に進展を強調しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

素朴, 自然

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

彼女の素朴な笑顔は、みんなを安心させました。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星術

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

彼女は未来を理解するために占星術を勉強した。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。

C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

アクアポニックス

Meaning

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

Example

Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.

アクアポニックスは魚と植物の農業を統合することによって水を効率的に利用します。

C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

農業生態系

Meaning

An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.

Example

A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.

健康な農業生態系は土壌の肥沃度を改善します。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

芸術的

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

彼女はデザインに対するアーティスティックな感覚を持っています。

A1 article /æn/

an

一つの（不定冠詞）

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

彼女は朝食にリンゴを一つ食べた。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

いつも; 永遠に; 常に

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

彼女はいつも仕事に早く到着します。

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

無害な、痛みを和らげる

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

Example

The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.

コンサート中にピアニストは歌手の伴奏者として活躍しました。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言する

Meaning

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

Example

He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.

彼はその男を以前見たことがないと断言した。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同格 (並列文法)

Meaning

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

Example

In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'

'私の友人ジョン'というフレーズでは、'ジョン'という単語が'私の友人'とアポジションにあります。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

手頃な

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空気

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鮮な空気は健康に不可欠です。

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

旅行中、天気はひどかった。

B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

通路

Meaning

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

Example

She walked down the aisle to find her seat.

彼女は席を見つけるために通路を歩いた。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

彼の大胆な計画は、適切な装備なしで山を登ろうとすることで、全員を驚かせた。

B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

Example

The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

鋭く

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

彼女はその危険性を鋭く認識していた。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

その国は何十年もの間、専制政治に苦しんでいました。

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

拡張現実、仮想と現実世界の融合

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

拡張現実がゲームを変えました。

C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う

Meaning

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

Example

She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.

彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。

C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

鋭敏さ

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Example

His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.

彼の知的な鋭敏さは彼を優れた科学者にしました。

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

間違った

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

車のエンジンに何か間違ったことがあるようです。

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。

C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

すでに; もう; 前に

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

私は今日の宿題をすでに終わらせました。

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

レモンにはクエン酸が含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。

C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

隣接する

Meaning

to be next to or share a border with

Example

The park abuts the river on the north side.

公園は北側で川と隣接しています。

C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

反キリスト

Meaning

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

Example

Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.

一部の人々は未来に反キリストが現れることを恐れている。

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

積極的に

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

彼は地域社会サービスに積極的に参加しています。

C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Meaning

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

Example

She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

控えの間

Meaning

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

Example

The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.

客たちは中に呼ばれる前に控えの間で待っていた。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

とにかく

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

疲れていたが、それでも会議に行った。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

素朴さ, 自然さ

Meaning

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

Example

Her artlessness made her beloved by all.

彼女のartlessnessは、彼女をみんなに愛される存在にした。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

支持者

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

彼は民主的な価値観の強力な支持者です。

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。

C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

傾いている

Meaning

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

Example

The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.

壁の絵は少し傾いていた。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。

B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

Example

The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.

木こりは木を切るために斧を振った。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

それでも

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

彼は最終的に同意したが、それでも嫌々だった。

A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

アドバイス

Meaning

Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Example

Experts provide advice for better air quality.

専門家は空気の質を向上させるためのアドバイスを提供します。

B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.

Example

Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸収

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物は二酸化炭素の吸収を助けます。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊

Meaning

a large organized military force trained for war

Example

The army protected the border from attack.

軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

無菌

Meaning

Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.

Example

Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.

外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

補助的

Meaning

a thing added to something else as a supplementary part

Example

The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.

教授は大学で補助的な役職で働いていました。

C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

ぼんやりとした前兆

Meaning

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

Example

The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.

この劇は、今後の政治的不安定のぼんやりとした前兆を示している。

C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

領収書

Meaning

a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt

Example

He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.

彼はローンを支払った後で、領収書を要求した。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古語

Meaning

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

Example

The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.

その詩は古語で満たされており、それが古風な味わいを与えています。

C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊地

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

ボートは安全のために岸辺に停泊されました。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

貴族階級

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

貴族階級はしばしば政治的決定に影響を与えた。