A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Meaning

short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services

Example

I often skip ads when watching videos online.

私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

兵器庫

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

軍隊は武器を安全な兵器庫に保管していた。

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。

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成人; 大人

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

このエリアに入ることが許されているのは大人だけです。

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。

C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション

Meaning

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

Example

He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.

彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。

A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

積極的

Meaning

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.

Example

Active participation in education is vital for progress.

教育における積極的な参加は進歩にとって重要です。

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

横に; 脇に; 主な部分から離れて

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

本を脇に置いて、私の話を聞いてください。

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

アジアスズキ

Meaning

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

Example

Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.

アジアスズキは成長が早いため、養殖業で高く評価されています。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

アモラル

Meaning

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

Example

The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.

小説の登場人物は完全にアモラルとして描かれた。

C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

アンチクライマックス

Meaning

A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.

Example

The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.

映画の終わりは、そんなにエキサイティングなストーリーの後のアンチクライマックスでした。

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

隣接性

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

二つの建物の隣接性は、それらを接続するのを簡単にしました。

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 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘着性

Meaning

আঠালো; চটচটে;

Example

The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.

接着テープは壁にしっかりとくっつきました。

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装紛争

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

武装紛争は広範な破壊を引き起こしました。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

難しい会話を回避すると、後でより大きな問題を生むことがある。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

不安や神経質

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

瞑想は不安とストレスを軽減するのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

病気の

Meaning

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

Example

The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.

病気の患者は治療後、ゆっくり回復し始めた。

C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

熱意

Meaning

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Example

He accepted the offer with avidity.

彼は熱意を持ってその提案を受け入れました。

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修正する

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

彼らは契約を修正して新しい条項を追加しました。

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。

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。

B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

助ける

Meaning

to help or support someone in doing something

Example

The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.

看護師は手術中に医者をアシストします。

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。

C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ

Meaning

a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork

Example

The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.

アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

正確; 正しい;

Meaning

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Example

The weather forecast was completely accurate.

天気予報は完全に正確でした。

C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水性の

Meaning

related to or containing water; watery

Example

The solution was in an aqueous form.

溶液は水性の形でした。

C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆発は村全体をアニヒレートしました。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

時代遅れにする

Meaning

To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.

Example

The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.

デジタルカメラの台頭は、従来のフィルム写真を時代遅れにした。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

主張

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

彼女の自分が正しいという主張は、沈黙とともに受け入れられました。

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 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 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。

B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒険者

Meaning

People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.

Example

Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.

サジェク渓谷は冒険者にとって人気のある目的地です。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。

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。

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。

B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

宿泊施設

Meaning

Lodging; room and board; places to stay.

Example

The students had proper accommodations.

学生たちは適切な宿泊施設を持っていた。

A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

任命

Meaning

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.

Example

Government appointments follow meritocracy.

政府の任命は功績に基づいて行われる。

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

魅力的で誘惑的; 魅力的な

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

バラの魅力的な香りが庭を満たしました。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕する

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察は明日容疑者を逮捕する予定です。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿って

Meaning

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

Example

We walked along the river.

私たちは川沿いに歩きました。

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

この絵は現代アートの原型です。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

オート

Meaning

A motor vehicle, especially a car.

Example

He drove his auto to the market.

彼はオートで市場に行きました。

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。

C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極

Meaning

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

Example

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。

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

午後

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

私たちは午後にコーヒーを飲みに会いました。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

アルゴリズムに基づく

Meaning

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

Example

Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.

アルゴリズミックなプロセスは人工知能システムを動かします。

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

収容する

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

ホテルは最大200人を収容できます。

B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

悪影響

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

プラスチックの使用は環境に悪影響を与える。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

仮定する

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

私は彼が会議に遅れると仮定しています。

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

ジャンクフードは食欲を不自然に増加させる。

A1 preposition /æt/

at

で

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

暗示的

Meaning

Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.

Example

The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.

その小説は古典文学を指し示す暗示的な部分で満ちている。

C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

不整脈

Meaning

Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.

Example

The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.

患者は不整脈を持っていた。

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

アルビノ (色素が欠けている人/動物)

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.

Example

The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.

アルビノウサギは白い毛とピンクの目を持っていました。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

アメニティ

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

ホテルは無料Wi-Fiやプールなどの現代的なアメニティを提供しています。

C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に

Meaning

with great care and persistence

Example

He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

うっかり者

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

彼はとてもうっかりしていて、よく鍵を忘れます。

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

本物らしく

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

彼女は自分の経験について本物らしく話す。

B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

アルコール依存症

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

彼のアルコール依存症は、彼の健康と家庭生活に影響を与えた。

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放棄する

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

彼らは洪水のために家を放棄しなければならなかった。

A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

受け入れる

Meaning

to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize

Example

She decided to accept the job offer.

彼女は仕事の提案を受け入れることに決めた。

C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example

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。

C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

Example

The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.

通行権は土地所有者の財産に付随しています。

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

年次

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

その会社は毎年年次総会を開きます。

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.

B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

出席

Meaning

the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event

Example

The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.

先生は毎回の授業の始めに出席を取ります。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

赤褐色

Meaning

reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair

Example

She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.

彼女は長い赤褐色の髪を持っていて、日光の下で輝いています。

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自動

Meaning

working by itself without direct human control

Example

This car has an automatic transmission.

この車には自動変速機があります。

B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

保証する

Meaning

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

Example

He assured her that everything would be fine.

彼はすべてがうまくいくと彼女に確信を与えた。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

発表

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校長は新しいスケジュールについて重要な発表をしました。

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。

C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する

Meaning

To comment critically or unfavorably.

Example

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。

A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

宣伝する

Meaning

to promote or publicize a product or service

Example

They advertise their products on television.

彼らはテレビで自分たちの商品を宣伝します。

B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

オーディション

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

彼女は学校の劇で主役の役をオーディションした。

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 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

警戒すべき

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

若者の失業率は警戒すべきです。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

養蜂家

Meaning

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

Example

The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.

養蜂家は巣箱から新鮮な蜂蜜を集めました。

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

怒っている; 怒った;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

彼女は誰かが彼女のお気に入りの花瓶を壊したので怒っていた。

C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

エアロスタティクス

Meaning

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.

エアロスタティクスは、気球がどのように浮かぶかを理解するために不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

アッベッサ (修道院の女性院長)

Meaning

the woman in charge of a convent of nuns

Example

The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.

アッベッサは修道院に訪問者を迎えました。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。

B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

アボカド

Meaning

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

Example

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

アボカドは健康に良い脂肪が豊富で、サラダやトーストに人気があります。

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老いた

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

年老いた男は公園に座り、子供たちが遊ぶのを見ていた。

A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均

Meaning

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.

Example

The average score reflects overall performance.

平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

先祖

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

彼女は家系図を調べて、先祖について学びました。

C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく

Meaning

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

Example

The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.

そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。

C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女性の祖先

Meaning

a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended

Example

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。

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

頑固な; 断固とした; 不屈の

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

彼女は会社を辞める決断に対して頑固だった。

C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

婚約する

Meaning

to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage

Example

They decided to affiance after years of friendship.

長年の友情の後、彼らは婚約することを決めた。

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

宿題について質問してもいいですか？

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

古い建物には灰色の壁があり、塗り直す必要がありました。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放棄する

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

王は王位を放棄することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

生きている; 死んでいない; 生命とエネルギーに満ちている

Meaning

living; not dead; full of life and energy

Example

The old man is still alive and healthy.

その老人は今でも生きていて健康です。

C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

愛想の良い

Meaning

friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner

Example

He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.

彼はとても愛想の良いホストで、誰もが彼のパーティーで快適に感じます。

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。

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

禁欲的

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

彼は山の中で禁欲的な生活を送り、世俗的な快適さから遠ざかっていた。