C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

Example

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

この祭りの文化的な先例は何世紀も前に遡ります。

C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの

Meaning

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

Example

His excuse was arrant nonsense.

彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。

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。

B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

攻撃性

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

彼の突然の攻撃性は会議で誰もが驚いた。

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ああ

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

ああ、今あなたが言いたいことがわかりました。

A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

アフリカの

Meaning

relating to Africa or its people

Example

She studied African culture in university.

彼女は大学でアフリカの文化を学びました。

C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁定機関

Meaning

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

Example

The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.

裁定機関はケースについて審議した。

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？

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

称賛の

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

教師はエッセイを読んだ後、称賛の意を込めてうなずいた。

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

と

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

彼女はリンゴとオレンジを買いました。

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。

A2 noun /æd/

ad

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

会社はスマートフォンの新しい広告を公開しました。

C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

無関心

Meaning

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

The students showed apathy towards the new rules.

学生たちは新しいルールに無関心を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点

Meaning

the highest point of achievement or excellence

Example

Winning the award was the acme of his career.

賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

達成可能な

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

達成可能なステップから始めて、モチベーションを保ちましょう。

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。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象は複雑な考えを簡単な形で表現することを可能にします。

C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

美術愛好家

Meaning

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

Example

The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.

エステートは絵画の微細なディテールを賞賛していました。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。

A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

眠っている

Meaning

in a state of sleep

Example

The baby is fast asleep.

赤ちゃんはぐっすり眠っています。

C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切

Meaning

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

Example

Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.

彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。

A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

能力; スキル

Meaning

the power or skill to do something; capacity

Example

She has the ability to solve complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を解決する能力を持っています。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning

a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader

Example

The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.

C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

証明する

Meaning

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

Example

The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

証人は報告書の正確さを証明しました。

B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

達成

Meaning

Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.

Example

Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.

大学を卒業することは彼女の最大の達成でした。

C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

嫌悪

Meaning

a feeling of strong disgust or hatred

Example

He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.

彼は人種差別に対する嫌悪を表明した。

B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

野心的

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring

Example

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

彼女は野心的で、目標を達成するために一生懸命働いています。

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。

B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

アルファベット順

Meaning

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Example

The names were listed in alphabetical order.

名前はアルファベット順にリストされていました。

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。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

承認

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトへの貢献に対して承認を受けた。

C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く

Meaning

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Example

They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.

彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

待ち伏せする

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

兵士たちは夜明けに敵を待ち伏せする計画を立てた。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

アプリコット

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

アプリコットの木は夏に甘い果物を実らせる。

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。

A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

おば

Meaning

the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage

Example

My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.

私のおばは家の近くに住んでいて、よく私たちを訪ねます。

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。

A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

避ける

Meaning

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

Example

He tries to avoid junk food.

彼はジャンクフードを避けようとしています。

C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

食欲をそそる

Meaning

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

Example

The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.

焼きたてのパンの香りが客の食欲をそそる。

B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

年次

Meaning

happening once every year

Example

The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.

会社は毎年、すべての株主のために年次総会を開催します。

C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自給自足, 経済的独立

Meaning

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

Example

Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.

いくつかの国は輸入への依存を減らすためにオータキーを目指しています。

A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

実際に

Meaning

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising

Example

She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

彼女は実際に予定より早くプロジェクトを完了させた。

B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された

Meaning

Happening or developing faster than usual.

Example

The project progressed at an accelerated pace.

プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

対応した

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

主要な問題に取り組むことは、長期的な変化にとって重要です。

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 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。

B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

修正案は進化する公共のニーズを反映しています。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

外来患者

Meaning

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

Example

The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.

その患者は外来患者で、安静が必要ありません。

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定する

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

委員会は当事者間の争いを審理するために結成されました。

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

天文学的な価格はその排他性を反映しています。

C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

養蜂業

Meaning

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

Example

Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.

養蜂業は農業において重要な役割を果たしており、受粉をサポートしています。

C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

野望

Meaning

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Example

Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.

彼らの野望は量子コンピュータを作ることです。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

鋭さ

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

彼のビジネス鋭さは会社の急成長を助けた。

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。

A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

イライラさせる

Meaning

to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable

Example

His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.

彼の絶え間ないハミングが部屋の中でみんなをイライラさせ始めた。

B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

アマチュア

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

その絵画は印象的に見えましたが、アマチュアによって描かれました。

C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

辛辣

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

Example

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

彼の辛辣なコメントは会議で多くの人々を侮辱しました。

C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

アルゴリズムによって駆動される。

Meaning

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

Example

Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.

アルゴリズム駆動システムは精度を向上させる。

C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示

Meaning

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Example

Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.

彼女の話には有名な神話への暗示が含まれていた。

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

顕著な; 重要な; 数量的にかなり

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

テストのスコアに顕著な改善が見られました。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保証

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

品質の保証は委員会の優先事項です。

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

彼の洞察力は交渉で役立った。

C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。

C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海の

Meaning

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.

Example

Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.

アビサルクリーチャーは極端な圧力条件で生き残ります。

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友情

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意する

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

私たちは皆、その計画が素晴らしいことに同意しています。

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

切手を封筒に貼ってください。

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。

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。

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

過度な賞賛

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

歌手はファンたちの過度な賞賛を楽しんでいました。

A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

上に; 上方

Meaning

in or to a higher place; overhead

Example

The airplane flew above the clouds.

飛行機は雲の上を飛んでいました。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

調整可能な; 可変の; 調節できる;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

この椅子は高さが調節可能です。

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

注意深い; 用心深い; 観察力のある

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

注意深い学生は、教師が言ったすべての言葉に注意深く耳を傾けました。

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 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス

Meaning

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

Example

The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.

詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然の

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

火事は偶然の火花によって引き起こされました。

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装備する

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

兵士たちは完全な戦闘装備を整えていた。

C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

Example

The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

apophasis

Meaning

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

Example

The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'

C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける

Meaning

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

Example

The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.

報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。

B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力

Meaning

a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting

Example

The charity made an appeal for donations.

チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

添付する

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

送信する前に、ドキュメントをメールに添付してください。

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

彼は環境保護の使徒となった。

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

ほとんど

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

彼はほとんど電車を逃した。

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

進歩; 発展; 前払い

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

技術は近年大きな進歩を遂げました。

B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

認識

Meaning

Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.

Example

Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.

蝶を救うために認識を広めることが重要です。

C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

放棄する

Meaning

to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire

Example

She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.

彼女はチームのために自分の個人的な利益を放棄することを選びました。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明の，証明の必要のない明らかな真実

Meaning

Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof

Example

It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.

一生懸命働くことは自明であり、成功につながります。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

廃止

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

奴隷制度の廃止は人権の歴史における重要な節目でした。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行動

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

汚染防止のために即時の行動が必要です。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

樹木に関する

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

サルは樹上性の動物で、ほとんどの時間を木の上で過ごします。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。

A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

魅力的

Meaning

pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest

Example

The garden looks very attractive in spring.

春には庭がとても魅力的に見えます。