C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

オンライン匿名はユーザーをサイバー脅威から守ります。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

空の星は数えられません。

C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

Example

His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.

C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

疲れ切った

Meaning

Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.

Example

After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.

長い会議の後、彼女は完全に疲れ切ったと感じていた。

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌漑

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

灌漑システムは乾燥した地域で作物の収穫量を増加させます。

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。

C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

バンダナ

Meaning

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

Example

She wore a red kerchief on her head.

彼女は頭に赤いバンダナを巻いていました。

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

大学院生

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

彼女は物理学の大学院研究をしています。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

切手収集

Meaning

the collection and study of postage stamps

Example

Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.

切手収集はすべての年齢層の人々に楽しまれている趣味です。

C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

クリームアップル

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds

Example

The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.

クリームアップルは甘くてクリーミーな食感です。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

容易さ; 快適さ

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

何年もの練習の後、彼女はピアノを大きな容易さで弾いた。

A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

やかん

Meaning

a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle

Example

The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰点に達したときに笛のような音を立てました。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

冒涜

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

寺院から盗むことは冒涜と見なされていました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

協定

Meaning

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

Example

The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.

そのコンコルダットは国における教会の権利を確立した。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

Example

Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

殺虫剤

Meaning

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

Example

The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.

農夫は作物を有害な虫から守るために殺虫剤を噴霧しました。

A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

試験

Meaning

a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject

Example

She studied hard for her final exam.

彼女は最終試験のために一生懸命勉強した。

C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

外見; 偽りの形

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

混沌としたオフィスには、秩序の外見だけがあった

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。

C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精緻

Meaning

Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Example

The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.

その時計の精巧な職人技がそれをコレクターアイテムにした。

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

銀行の国有化は経済の安定を目指して行われました。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。

A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻

Meaning

a woman who is married to someone

Example

She is the wife of the famous author.

彼女は有名な作家の妻です。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新興

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

新興のスタートアップはすぐに投資家を引き付けました。

A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

生産する

Meaning

to make, create, or manufacture something

Example

The factory produces cars.

工場は車を生産します。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

リボルバー

Meaning

a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading

Example

The detective drew his revolver from its holster.

探偵はホルスターからリボルバーを抜き取った。

C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆

Meaning

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

Example

He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.

彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。

C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波打つ

Meaning

Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.

Example

We drove through undulating hills.

私たちは起伏のある丘をドライブしました。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落

Meaning

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

Example

The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.

この小説は街の貴族たちの堕落を描いています。

B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力する

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを終わらせるために努力した。

C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド

Meaning

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

Example

She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.

彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。

C1 noun /tækt/

tact

巧妙さ

Meaning

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Example

He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.

彼は状況を巧妙さとプロフェッショナリズムで対処しました。

C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美しい女性

Meaning

A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.

Example

She was the belle of the ball that evening.

彼女はその晩の舞踏会のベルでした。

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

怖がらせる

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

大きな音が子供を怖がらせた。

C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

ジャンダールム

Meaning

A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.

Example

The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.

ジャンダールムは定期的なチェックのために車を止めた。

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊外

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

彼らは子供たちを都市の騒音から遠ざけるために静かな郊外に引っ越しました。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

辺境地

Meaning

Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.

Example

Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.

探検家たちはその国の辺境地に深く旅しました。

C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

クラリオン

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

Example

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可欠

Meaning

Absolutely necessary, essential

Example

Water is indispensable for human survival.

水は人間の生存に不可欠です。

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 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

色あせる

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

古い写真の色が薄れてきた。

B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

財務的

Meaning

relating to money, banking, or finance

Example

He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.

彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。

B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

結果; 結末;

Meaning

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

Example

The outcome of the election surprised everyone.

選挙の結果は皆を驚かせました。

C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

宣伝する

Meaning

to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively

Example

The company touted its new product as a game-changer.

その会社は新しい製品をゲームチェンジャーとして宣伝した。

B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深く; 強く; 深く

Meaning

to a great depth; intensely; profoundly

Example

She breathed deeply before making her decision.

彼女は決断を下す前に深く息を吸いました。

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。

B1 noun

Kindness

親切; 優しさ; 思いやり

C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多様性

Meaning

A large number or variety of something.

Example

The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.

プロジェクトは多様な課題に直面しました。

A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

料理

Meaning

the process of preparing food by heating it

Example

Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.

料理は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

アトリエ（アーティストやデザイナーのスタジオ）

Meaning

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

Example

The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.

画家は私たちを彼のアトリエに招待し、新しいコレクションを見せてくれました。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

マインドフルネス

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

マインドフルネスの実践は集中力と感情のバランスを改善します。

C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

短縮された

Meaning

shortened by cutting off a part; cut short

Example

The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.

会議は時間の制約により短縮されました。

C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

時代遅れ / ださい

Meaning

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

Example

She wore a dowdy dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに時代遅れのドレスを着ていた。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

Meaning

to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power

Example

The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

不正侵入

Meaning

Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission

Example

The company detected an intrusion in its server.

会社はサーバーに侵入を検出しました。

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有効性

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

契約の有効性は来月に終了します。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

食べ物をカリカリで縮れた状態にする

Meaning

to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise

Example

The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.

ベーコンがフライパンでシズシズ音を立てながら焼け始めました。

C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

活力を与える

Meaning

To give life, energy, or strength to something.

Example

Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.

新鮮な空気と運動は体と心に活力を与えることができます。

C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

Example

The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.

A1 noun /bæk/

Back

背中

Meaning

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

Example

She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.

彼女は重い箱を持ち上げているときに背中を痛めました。

B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

レンタル

Meaning

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

Example

The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

レンタカーは予想より高かった。

C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

けちん坊

Meaning

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser

Example

Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.

誰もが彼をけちん坊と呼ぶ、彼は決してプレゼントを買わないから。

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

便利な；使いやすい；実用的な;

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

新しいショッピングモールは私たちの家族にとってとても便利です。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧師, 尊敬される

Meaning

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

Example

The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

レヴァレンドは教会で感動的な説教をしました。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

過剰に支払う

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

彼女はコンサートのチケットに多く支払ったことに気づきました。

C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン

Meaning

The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.

Example

Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.

みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。

C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

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。

B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

反応; 応答

Meaning

a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus

Example

The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.

政府の危機への反応は迅速で決定的でした。

C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小さな女の子

Meaning

a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)

Example

The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.

老人は小さな女の子を温かく迎えました。

B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

感動させる

Meaning

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

Example

Her speech managed to impress the audience.

彼女のスピーチは聴衆を感動させました。

C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

掘削塔

Meaning

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

Example

The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.

作業員たちは石油掘削サイトで掘削塔を組み立てました。

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。

B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

制限; 限界

Meaning

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

Example

There is a speed limit on this road.

この道には速度制限があります。

C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

ダブレット / タイトジャケット

Meaning

a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things

Example

The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.

俳優はシェイクスピア劇のためにベルベットのダブレットを着ました。

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

現実

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

その映画は歴史的な現実に基づいています。

A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

鶏

Meaning

a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food

Example

The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.

その鶏は毎朝新鮮な卵を産みました。

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

堅い; 強い; 安定している; 圧力に屈しない

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

彼女はロープをしっかり握っています。

C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

Example

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫び声; 叫ぶ; 怒鳴り声

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

彼はクモを見たとき、大声で叫びました。

C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

ピグメンテーション

Meaning

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

Example

Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.

過度の摩擦はピグメンテーションの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

Example

A small doubt niggled at her mind.

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

懲戒的

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Example

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

会社は従業員に対して懲戒措置を取りました。

A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府

Meaning

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Example

The government rejected the demands.

政府は要求を拒否した。

A1 verb /spend/

spend

使う

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

私は本にお金を使いすぎています。

C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

活用

Meaning

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

Example

French verbs have complex conjugations.

フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

アーサー王に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.

Example

The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.

その小説は、騎士と城が存在するアーサリアンの世界に設定されています。

C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

堕落

Meaning

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

Example

The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.

その小説は裕福なエリートの堕落を描いています。

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

ドック

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

船はドックに2日間停泊していました。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建築家

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建築家は現代的なオフィスビルを設計しました。

A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

熱い; 温かい; 焼けるような;

Meaning

having high temperature; warm; heated;

Example

The coffee is too hot to drink.

コーヒーは飲むには熱すぎる。

C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する

Meaning

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Example

The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。

C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

トライデント

Meaning

A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.

Example

The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.

ポセイドンの像は力強いトライデントを持っています。

C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

厳しく批判する

Meaning

To criticize harshly or to beat severely.

Example

The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.

コーチはチームのパフォーマンスの悪さを厳しく非難しました。

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者は鉄の拳で国を支配した。

C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ドーマー窓

Meaning

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

Example

The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.

その古い家には庭を見下ろすドーマー窓がありました。

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

オーディオレッスン

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

オーディオレッスンはリスニングスキルに役立ちます。

A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning

the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually

Example

We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.

C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科用ナイフ

Meaning

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions

Example

The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.

医者は血液検査のために患者の指を刺すためにランセットを使用しました。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな

Meaning

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

Example

The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.

そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。

C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

勅令

Meaning

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

Example

The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.

王は公共の場での喫煙を禁止するエディクトを発行しました。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

浪費

Meaning

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

Example

The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.

彼の財産の浪費は彼を貧困に追いやった。

C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理

Meaning

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

Example

The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.

家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文房具店

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

文房具屋は試験のための最適なペンを推薦しました。

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

首

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

彼女は首に美しいネックレスをしていた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。