A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも

Meaning

in or to any place; wherever

Example

You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.

このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸せ

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

キューベブペッパー

Meaning

aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste

Example

Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.

キューベブペッパーは伝統的なインドネシア料理に使用されます。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

テーブルスプーン

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

彼女はテーブルスプーンでスープをかき混ぜました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分ける

Meaning

to divide or separate into parts or groups

Example

He split the log in two with an axe.

彼は斧で丸太を二つに割った。

C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

補佐

Meaning

a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity

Example

The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.

司教は自分の義務を手伝うために補佐を任命した。

C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること

Meaning

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

Example

His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.

彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

新聞

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

私は毎朝新聞を読みます。

C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

儀式的で礼儀正しい

Meaning

marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs

Example

He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.

彼はホールに入る前に儀式的なお辞儀をしました。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

復讐

Meaning

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

Example

The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.

二つの家族は何世代にもわたり、苦い復讐に巻き込まれていた。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

整列した

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

兵士たちは整列した行列で立って、点検の準備ができていました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

大物; ビジネスや産業で裕福で影響力のある人物

Meaning

A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist

Example

The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.

その石油マグネートは、国内に数十の精製所を所有していました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

頑固な, 譲らない, 固執した

Meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.

彼の頑固な態度が合意を遅らせました。

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

楽しそうに

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する

Meaning

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

Example

She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.

彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。

C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部

Meaning

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

Example

He complained of pain in his abdomen.

彼は腹部の痛みを訴えました。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自己認識

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自己認識は、自己の感情や行動を理解するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

グアバ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

Example

I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

私は庭の木から新鮮なグアバを食べるのが大好きです。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

無礼な

Meaning

rude and showing a lack of respect

Example

It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.

マネージャーの決定に疑問を呈するのは無礼でした。

C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

メダリオン

Meaning

a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture

Example

She wore a gold medallion around her neck.

彼女は首に金のメダリオンをつけていました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

変わった性的習慣; カールした髪

Meaning

having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends

Example

His kinky hair made him look unique.

彼のくるくるした髪は彼をユニークに見せました。

C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning

the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters

Example

His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.

C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

無駄話をする

Meaning

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

Example

He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.

彼は彼の小さな達成について無駄に長く話すことを終わらせなかった。

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。

B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

バックアップ

Meaning

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Example

Make sure to have a backup of your important files.

重要なファイルのバックアップを取ることを確認してください。

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

長い物語

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。

A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

親愛なる

Meaning

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Example

She is very dear to her grandparents.

彼女は祖父母にとって非常に親愛なる存在です。

C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要な, 優れた

Meaning

first or most important; excellent

Example

She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.

彼女はグループのプリマバレリーナとして扱われました。

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

異常に

Meaning

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

Example

It was unusually cold for this time of year.

この時期にしては異常に寒かった。

C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

キャラウェイ

Meaning

aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking

Example

Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.

キャラウェイの種は、伝統的なインディアンのパンのレシピでよく使われます。

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

盗みを抑えきれない衝動を持つ人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

そのクレプトマニアは再び店で万引きして捕まった。

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管

Meaning

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

Example

Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.

酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。

C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

厳しい批判または言葉による虐待; 公共の非難

Meaning

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation

Example

The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.

政治家はスキャンダルの後、厳しい批判を受けました。

B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救助する

Meaning

to save someone or something from danger or harm

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

消防士は木から猫を救助しました。

B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

代表者

Meaning

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.

Example

The representative addressed critical issues.

代表者は重要な問題に対処しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

骨に変わった、硬直した

Meaning

Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.

Example

The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.

その会社は、革新に抵抗する硬直した管理構造を持っていました。

C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不支持 / 不快

Meaning

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

Example

The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.

新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不調和

Meaning

Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.

Example

His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.

彼の冗談は真面目な会議では不調和だった。

B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

ブルース

Meaning

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

Example

Listening to blues music always calms him down.

ブルース音楽を聴くと、いつも彼を落ち着かせる。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

幸せ

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

選択

Meaning

An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

Example

Choice enhances decision-making.

選択は意思決定を強化します。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

借金がある; 感謝している

Meaning

owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful

Example

I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.

私は先生のすべての指導に深く感謝しています。

C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地

Meaning

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

Example

The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.

牛は緑の草地で平和に草を食べていた。

C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止した; 穏やかな; 活動していない;

Meaning

quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest

Example

The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.

その火山は百年以上静止した状態です。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

魅力的

Meaning

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

Example

She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.

彼女は魅力的な笑顔を持っていて、みんなを魅了した。

C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

素早く短く書く

Meaning

to write something quickly and briefly

Example

She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.

彼女はナプキンに彼の電話番号を素早く書き留めました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。

C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ

Meaning

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

Example

He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.

彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

彼は質問をするために手を上げました。

C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

変動

Meaning

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

Example

The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.

株式市場は頻繁に変動します。

C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

親近感

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Example

She has an affinity for classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽に親近感を持っています。

A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷な人

Meaning

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

Example

The children were scared of the monster under the bed.

子供たちはベッドの下の怪物を怖がっていた。

C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

発酵、酵母または細菌による化学変化

Meaning

a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms

Example

The fermentation of grapes produces wine.

ぶどうの発酵はワインを生産します。

A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

凌駕する

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

その会社は昨年、販売で競合他社を上回った。

C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

木の幹

Meaning

the trunk of a tree

Example

The bole of the tree was thick and strong.

木の幹は太くて強かった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

干渉する

Meaning

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

Example

He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.

彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に干渉して恥ずかしく思った。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 広大な

Meaning

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

Example

Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.

天文学者たちは宇宙を理解するためにコズミック現象を研究しています。

C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝶豆

Meaning

a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea

Example

Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.

蝶豆の花はお茶を美しい青色に変えます。

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

カワセミ

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

色とりどりのカワセミが池に飛び込んで魚を捕まえました。

B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

結果

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

テストの結果は素晴らしかった。

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

復讐

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

彼女は信頼を裏切った者たちに復讐を求めた。

C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット

Meaning

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Example

His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.

彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

衝動的な

Meaning

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

Example

His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.

彼の衝動的な決断は予想外の結果を招いた。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界創造前

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

いくつかの神話では、秩序が確立される前のアンテムンダンの混乱について語られています。

A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

暗闇; 無知;

Meaning

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

Example

The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.

停電で町全体が暗闇に包まれた。

C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;

Meaning

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

Example

The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.

広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味しい肉

Meaning

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

Example

The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.

シェフはディナーパーティーのために美味しい肉料理を準備しました。

A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

気づいている

Meaning

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

Example

She is aware of the risks involved.

彼女はそのリスクに気づいている。

C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

関係する

Meaning

to relate to or be connected with something

Example

The rules only appertain to members of the club.

その規則はクラブのメンバーにのみ関係しています。

A2 noun /fiːld/

field

フィールド

Meaning

an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study

Example

The children played football in the field.

子供たちはフィールドでサッカーをしました。

C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

えぐる、不当に高く売る

Meaning

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

Example

He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.

彼はうっかり木製のテーブルに穴を開けました。

C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性

Meaning

The state of being a mother; motherhood

Example

The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.

その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。

A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

肌

Meaning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Her skin was soft and smooth.

彼女の肌は柔らかくて滑らかでした。

C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

犯罪や法的問題に適用される科学的分析

Meaning

Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters

Example

Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.

法医学の専門家は、先進的なツールを使用してサイバー犯罪を分析します。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる

Meaning

to be the hidden cause or basis of something

Example

Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.

強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周囲

Meaning

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Example

The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.

兵士たちはキャンプの周囲を守った。

C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信

Meaning

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

Example

Many people distrust politicians.

多くの人々は政治家を信用しません。

C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官

Meaning

A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.

Example

The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.

裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。

C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

鎮圧する

Meaning

To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.

Example

The police were called to quell the violent protest.

警察は暴力的な抗議を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。

A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Example

She decided to study abroad after graduation.

C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明

Meaning

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

Example

She placed the flower in a translucent vase.

彼女は花を半透明の花瓶に入れた。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。

C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

誤る

Meaning

to make a mistake or be incorrect

Example

To err is human, to forgive divine.

誤ることは人間にとって自然なことであり、許すことは神聖である。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

カートリッジ

Meaning

A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.

Example

The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.

プリンターはインクカートリッジが空になったため、動作を停止しました。

B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

空軍

Meaning

the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting

Example

The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.

空軍は山脈の上で訓練演習を行った。

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

適切な保存は機械の寿命を延ばします。

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

式は正午に開始されます。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

組織

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

組織は政策形成において重要な役割を果たします。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脳震盪

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちた後、脳震盪を受けました。

C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

オナガザル

Meaning

a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia

Example

The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.

ラングールは木の枝に座って果物を食べていた。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

彼女は無罪だと主張した。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

軍事政権

Meaning

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Example

The junta seized power after the coup.

クーデター後、軍事政権が権力を掌握しました。

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

パノラマビュー

Meaning

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

Example

The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.

ホテルは海のパノラミックビューを提供します。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

ボランティア団体

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Cleanはリサイクルを推進するボランティア団体です。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。

B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姉妹関係

Meaning

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

Example

The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.

フェミニスト運動は女性たちの間に強い姉妹関係の感覚を生み出しました。

A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

一月は一年で最も寒い月です。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

都市の郊外

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

彼らは静かな生活を求めて都市の郊外に引っ越しました。

C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

領主

Meaning

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

Example

The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.

騎士は彼の領主に忠誠を誓った。

C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

栄養を与える

Meaning

To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Example

Good books nourish the mind.

良い本は心を栄養します。