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C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

骨の折れる
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
山を越える旅は骨の折れる旅だった。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

無関心
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
そのプロジェクトへの無関心は明らかだった。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
木材の重要な属性はその柔軟性です。
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

動物
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
動物園には世界中から来たさまざまな動物がいます。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指示
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
機械を使用する前に指示をよく読んでください。
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

哀愁を帯びた、または響く音
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
教会の鐘の哀愁を帯びた音が村中に響いた。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

時計; 監視; 観察
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
彼は会議に遅れないか確認するために時計を見ました。
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

キウイ
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
私は朝食に新鮮なキウイを食べるのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

統合, 結合
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
異なる文化のコアレッセンスは多様性を生み出します。
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

アドバイスする
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
医者は彼に1週間休むようにアドバイスした。
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

脱線
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
彼の講義は脱線だらけで、主なポイントを追うのが難しかった。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

セット
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
映画の舞台は美しいビーチでした。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

職員
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
その下級職員はレポートの提出を担当していました。
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
大学生たちは文化祭の準備をしていました。
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 /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

属
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
トラはパンサー属に属します。
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

アンドロジナス
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

愛人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密の愛人はついに明らかにされました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈願
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
儀式は神々への祈願から始まりました。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬儀
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村人たちは、愛する教師の葬儀のために集まりました。
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

小さな束や部分
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
煙のウィスプが煙突から上がった。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

削除
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
彼は恥ずかしい記憶を心から消し去ることに成功しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

無関係
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
編集者は報告書から無関係な詳細を削除しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

見苦しい
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
ゴミの山は公園に見苦しい景色を作り出した。
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

ジャガイモ
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
彼女は夕食にジャガイモを茹でました。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要な
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
その会議はプロジェクトの未来にとって重要でした。
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 二重性
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
その政治家のタージヴァーセイションは彼の支持者を失望させた。
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

雷鳴のような
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
教師の雷鳴のような声が騒々しい教室を静めた。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

暗くする
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
嵐の前に雲が空を暗くし始めた。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
家の前に庭があります。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

解放
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
彼の退職はチームにとって歓迎すべき解放と見なされた。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

遊び心いっぱいに
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

ハンター
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
ハンターは森を通って鹿を追跡しました。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技術
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
彼女はヨガのクラスで新しい呼吸法を学びました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

カルダモン
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
レシピにはひとつまみの粉末カルダモンが必要です。
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多様性; 種類
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
レストランは多彩な国際料理を提供しています。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

チーム
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
私たちのチームは素晴らしい努力の後に試合に勝ちました。
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

偽りの, 嘘の
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。
A2 verb /bit/

beat

叩く
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
私たちのチームは決勝戦で彼らに勝ちます。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
仮の合意は来月レビューされます。
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人々
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
町の人々は祭りのために集まりました。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨らむ
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根は地面から膨らみ始めました。
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

過去
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
過去の伝説は今でも人々に影響を与え続けています。
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

高貴にする
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
彼の自己犠牲的な行動は、他の人々の目に彼の人格を高めました。
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

まつげ; 鞭打ち
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
彼女は慎重にマスカラを塗って、自分のまつげを長く、濃く見せようとしました。
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

最近
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
彼女は最近家をリフォームしました。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

政権空白期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
国王の死後、国は政権空白期に不安定さに直面した。
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

急速な成長または拡張
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
テクノロジーは指数関数的に進化しています。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

リサイタル
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
彼女はコンサートホールでピアノのリサイタルを行いました。
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

集合体
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
市場は小さな店と食べ物の屋台の集合体です。
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

仮定する
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
科学者たちは他の惑星に生命が存在すると仮定しています。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

廊下
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
子供たちは靴を廊下に置いていった。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

暗殺
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反乱者たちは王を暗殺する計画を立てた。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

独占的に
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
このサービスはプレミアムメンバーのみが利用できます。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

耐えられる
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
適切な薬で痛みは耐えられました。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。
C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

神政政治
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
古代の文化では、いくつかの社会が神々が人間の事柄を直接導く神政政治を信じていました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感覚的
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
感覚的フィードバックはVR体験を強化します。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。
C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

用語集
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
教科書の最後には技術的な用語を定義するための役立つ用語集があります。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分的に; 一部;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
今日の天気は部分的に曇りでした。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

心から; 熱心に
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
彼女は心からゲストをパーティーに迎えました。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

文脈
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
引用を理解するには、それが言われた文脈を知っている必要があります。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

時代遅れの
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工場には生産を遅くする時代遅れの機械が満載でした。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

騒々しい, うるさい
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
チームがゴールを決めると、群衆は騒がしくなった。
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

フィットネス
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
フィットネステストは車両の安全を確保します。
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

否定する
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
彼はそのスキャンダルに関与していたという主張を否定しました。
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

効果
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
新しい政策の効果はまだ評価中です。
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

覆われた
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
森は緑で覆われています。
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

必然的に; 必ずしも;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
裕福な人々は必ずしも幸せではありません。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

間違いなく
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
彼は間違いなくチームで一番の選手です。
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

鎮痛剤
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
彼女は頭痛を和らげるために鎮痛剤を飲みました。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

おしゃべりな; うるさい; 話好き
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
カフェでおしゃべりな年寄りの男は、旅行について何時間も話していた。
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

階層、ランク、段階
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
彼は企業の世界の上級レベルに登りつめました。
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

不平を言う
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
彼女は最小の不便さについても不平を言う傾向がある。
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
農夫は田んぼを耕すために牛を使いました。
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。
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

位置を特定する
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
彼らはソファの下で失われた鍵を見つけることに成功しました。
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

に向かって
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
彼女はドアに向かって歩いた。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

抑圧
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
政府の表現の自由に対する抑圧は、広範な抗議を引き起こした。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私掠船
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

服従
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
人々は残虐な支配者の下で苦しんでいた。
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

虎
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
虎はジャングルを静かに歩いて狩りをしていた。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

プロトプラズム
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
科学者たちは顕微鏡でプロトプラズムの動きを観察しました。
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

韓国の
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
私たちは夕食のために韓国のレストランに行きました。
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

エージェント
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
不動産エージェントは私たちにいくつかの家を見せてくれました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

人がいない
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
嵐の後、その村は完全に人がいないように見えた。
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

順序数
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
'第三'の順序数は、順番での位置を示します。
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

効果
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
ワクチンの効果は試験で証明されました。