B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

拍手

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

俳優は彼のパフォーマンス後に大きな拍手を受けました。

B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

劇的な; 厳しい; 強い影響を与える

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

会社はコスト削減のために劇的な措置を取った。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排出の排除は優先事項です。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

ロープは重さで折れました。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事業

Meaning

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Example

Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.

新しい会社を立ち上げるのは難しい事業です。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

ペシミズム

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

彼女の絶え間ないペシミズムは、楽観的でいるのを難しくしていた。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数えきれない

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

空には無数の星があります。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

手術には高精度の機器が使用されます。

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

歴史学者

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

歴史学者は古代文明について講義を行いました。

B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

機知

Meaning

mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

Example

She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

彼女は鋭い機知と素早いユーモアのセンスを持っています。

B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

依存

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

彼のビデオゲームへの依存は彼の学業に影響を与えました。

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

イライラさせる

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

目をこすると、それが刺激になることがあります。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

無害な; 無実の; 安全な

Meaning

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Example

The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.

ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始

Meaning

the beginning or start of something

Example

From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.

最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。

B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

利用不可

Meaning

The state of being not available or not accessible.

Example

The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.

マネージャーの不在がプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

未亡人の夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

高齢の未亡人の夫は一人で住んでいましたが、子供たちから定期的に訪問を受けていました。

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

額

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

彼女は額の汗を拭った。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲観主義者

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

悲観主義者として、彼はいつも最悪の結果を期待していました。

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

衝突する、ぶつかる

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

二台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

責任がある

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

責任があることが遅延を減らすのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

ポディウム

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

優勝者は金メダルを受け取るためにポディウムに立ちました。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不寛容

Meaning

unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own

Example

He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.

彼は自分の意見と異なる意見を全く容認しません。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

ジューシー

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、口の中で溶けました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

導入の

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

教授は経済学についての導入の講義を行いました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属ブラケット

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

棚は強い金属製のブラケットで支えられていました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫の

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

予防接種を受けた子供たちは多くの病気に免疫があります。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

艦隊

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

海軍は演習のためにその全艦隊を展開した。

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

練乳

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

レシピにはデザートをよりクリーミーにするためにコンデンスミルク缶が必要です。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国の

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

インペリアル宮殿は皇帝の力の象徴でした。

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

ぼやける

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

涙が彼女の視界をぼやけさせた。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校が彼女の家の近くにあるため、それは便利でした。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未熟

Meaning

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

Example

The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.

未熟なバナナは数日後に黄色くなります。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

制御不能な

Meaning

not restrained or managed; lacking control

Example

The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.

山火事は制御不能な方法で広がり、広範囲に被害をもたらした。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

農家は市場のために肉と牛乳を供給するために家畜を育てていました。

B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

事業

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

宇宙での豪華なベンチャーは裕福な顧客を引きつける。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

役に立たない

Meaning

not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier

Example

His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.

彼の役に立たない態度はプロジェクト全体を遅らせた。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

注意深く

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

彼女は先生の指示を注意深く聞いた。

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。

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

再建する

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村人たちは洪水の後、橋を再建するために協力しました。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

ソーシャルメディアは多くの人々にとって主流のニュースソースとなった。

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

カシューナッツ

Meaning

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.

カシューナッツはインディアンの甘いお菓子やカレーによく使われます。

B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

不快な / 下品な

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

Example

He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.

彼は食べ物が不快に見えると思ったが、味は良かった。

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

栄養

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

良い栄養は健康的な生活にとって重要です。

B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

丘陵の多い

Meaning

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

Example

The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.

その村は美しい丘陵の多い地域にあります。

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

決意

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

成功するための彼の決意は揺るぎなかった。

B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的

Meaning

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

Example

Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.

不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

基準

Meaning

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Example

The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.

候補者は厳格な基準に基づいて評価されました。

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理論家

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

政治的な理論家は、民主主義が社会構造に与える影響について説明しました。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

優先する

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

効率的に保つために、あなたのタスクを優先してください。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想像上の; 虚構の; 現実でない

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

その子は毎日話す想像上の友達がいました。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

手足

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

彼は木に登るときに手足を折った。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避する

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

彼は話題を変えることで質問を回避しようとした。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。

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。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行儀が悪い

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

子供たちは学校の集会で行儀が悪かった。

B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

無知

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

Example

She was ignorant about the new technology trends.

彼女は新しい技術のトレンドについて無知でした。

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

あいまい; 不確か

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

彼の説明は私にはあまりにもあいまいで、理解できませんでした。

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 /jɔːn/

Yawn

あくび

Meaning

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

Example

She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.

退屈な講義の最中にあくびを抑えることができなかった。

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自動化

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

自動化は生産効率を高め、誤りを減らします。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

セクシャル

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

個々の性の健康は現代医学において重要なトピックです。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

機密; 私的; 秘密として保持することを意図する

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

この情報は機密として取り扱ってください。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

プロセッサ

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

新しいノートパソコンにはより高速なプロセッサがあります。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

確認

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

銀行は口座を開設する前に身分確認を求めます。

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸せ

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

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。

B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く

Meaning

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

Example

Don't poke me with your finger.

指で突っつかないで。

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

偽り

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

彼は会話に興味があるふりをしなかった。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒否; 拒絶

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

彼の協力拒否はプロジェクトをさらに難しくした。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

卒業証書

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

彼女は看護プログラムを修了した後、卒業証書を受け取りました。

Meaning

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

Example

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

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

郊外

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a town or city

Example

They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.

彼らは街の郊外に新しい工場を建てました。

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜産業

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

畜産業は食糧安全保障において重要な役割を果たします。

B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源する

Meaning

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

Example

The tradition originated in ancient times.

その伝統は古代の時代に起源を持っています。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

過負荷

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

洗濯機をオーバーロードしないでください、壊れるかもしれません。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。

B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型

Meaning

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

Example

Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.

仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤児院

Meaning

an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents

Example

The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.

チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちのために新しい孤児院を建てました。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

楽園; 完璧な幸せの場所や状態; 理想的な場所

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

トロピカルアイランドは観光客にとって楽園のようでした。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告人は法廷で無罪を主張しました。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒険家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

その冒険家は古代遺跡を探してジャングルの奥深くへ旅した。

B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ

Meaning

a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense

Example

The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.

ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。

B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨

Meaning

the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine

Example

He injured his backbone in the accident.

彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。