A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

ビール

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

彼はバーで冷たいビールを注文した。

C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

活用

Meaning

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

Example

French verbs have complex conjugations.

フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。

A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

出来事

Meaning

something that happens, especially something important

Example

The concert was the biggest event of the year.

コンサートは今年最大の出来事でした。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

降りる

Meaning

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Example

The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.

長い旅の後、ライダーは馬から降りた。

B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

繁殖に関する

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

害虫の生殖サイクルは迅速な感染を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

正当化する

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

彼は論理的な理由で自分の決定を正当化しようとしました。

C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

詭弁

Meaning

The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.

Example

The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.

弁護士の主張は単なる詭弁として退けられました。

C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦礫

Meaning

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

Example

The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.

地震後、救助隊は瓦礫の中を探しました。

B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内の

Meaning

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

Example

Domestic investments stabilize the economy.

国内投資は経済を安定させる。

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

赤いオリンダー

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

赤いオリンダーは夏の数ヶ月間咲きます。

B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

好き

Meaning

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone

Example

She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.

彼女は絵を好きで、キャンバスの前で何時間も過ごします。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。

C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い

Meaning

short and thick; having a short, thick appearance

Example

The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.

その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

生計

Meaning

A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.

Example

Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.

漁業は沿岸地域の主な生計手段です。

C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

実らせる

Meaning

To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.

Example

The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.

新しい政策は地域の経済的な潜在能力を実らせるのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

味わう

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

彼はおいしいケーキの一口一口を味わった。

C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空虚

Meaning

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Example

She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.

彼女は真剣な議論の中で空虚な笑顔を見せた。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。

C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力

Meaning

Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.

Example

The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.

その俳優は素晴らしい活力で役を演じました。

A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

通常

Meaning

habitually or typically occurring or done

Example

It’s our usual meeting spot.

これは私たちの通常の会議場所です。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

所属する

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

彼女はチームに本当に所属していると感じていました。

A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接的に

Meaning

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

Example

She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.

彼女は自分の懸念について、マネージャーに直接話しました。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

パトス

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

Example

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

ドキュメンタリーは、パトスと希望をうまくバランスさせ、観客を泣かせ、考えさせました。

A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

きれいで整理された; よく整理された; 丁寧に作られた

Meaning

clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done

Example

Her room is always neat and organized.

彼女の部屋はいつもきれいで整理整頓されています。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

彼らは生涯の友人でした。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸せ

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小道

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

狭い小道が隠れた庭へと続いていた。

C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す

Meaning

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

Example

The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.

水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。

C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

モカシン

Meaning

A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.

Example

He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.

彼は外に出る前に快適なモカシンを履きました。

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

その罪は昼間に犯されました。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

誘惑

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

彼は全てのチョコレートケーキを食べる誘惑に抵抗した。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

無限

Meaning

Without limits or bounds.

Example

The universe is often described as illimitable.

宇宙はしばしば無限であると説明されます。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。

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。

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

おじさんのように親切

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

彼は、みんなが快適に感じるようなアヴァンクラールな態度を持っていました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率

Meaning

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

Example

The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.

今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。

C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

過度に賛美的な

Meaning

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

Example

The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.

そのドキュメンタリーはリーダーの過度に賛美的な描写で批判されました。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

対応する

Meaning

matching or related to something

Example

The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.

本の対応するページは、そのプロセスを詳細に説明しています。

C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる

Meaning

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Example

The accident maimed several passengers.

事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向

Meaning

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Example

She has an inclination towards helping others.

彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

困窮した; 貧しい; 必要がある

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

チャリティは冬に困窮している家族を助けます。

A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

グラス

Meaning

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

Example

He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.

彼はトレーニング後に冷たい水を一杯飲みました。

C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

前に来る

Meaning

to come before in time or order

Example

A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.

短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。

C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨のひび割れ

Meaning

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

Example

The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.

医者は彼の手首に髪の毛のような骨折があることを確認しました。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

楽な仕事

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

彼は大学で忠誠心の報酬として楽な仕事を与えられました。

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。

Meaning

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Example

The building had a simple utilitarian design.

B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

勇敢に

Meaning

in a way that shows courage and determination

Example

The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.

消防士は勇敢に燃えている建物に入った。

C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

正方形

Meaning

square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something

Example

The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.

タイルは整然とした正方形の形状をしており、床を整然と見せていました。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

迷惑的

Meaning

annoying or irritating

Example

Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.

長い列に並んでいるのは、最も迷惑な作業の一つです。

C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

他人の不幸に同情すること

Meaning

To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.

Example

She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.

彼女は彼の損失に共感するために友人に電話をかけた。

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

ナノテクノロジー

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

ナノテクノロジーは医療治療の進歩を促進しています。

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主主義

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

民主主義はすべての市民に平等な権利を保障します。

C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.

Example

The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.

教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。

C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

バーレスク

Meaning

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

Example

The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.

その劇は伝統的なオペラの巧妙なバーレスクでした。

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。

C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

汚す

Meaning

To stain, spot, or pollute something.

Example

The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.

白い布はインクのシミで汚れました。

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

ポテンシャル

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

イノベーションのポテンシャルは計り知れない。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式

Meaning

the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements

Example

The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.

契約書にサインすることは単なる形式でした。契約はすでに合意されていました。

B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録

Meaning

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

Example

The registration for the event will close tomorrow.

イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。

C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

聖杯

Meaning

A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.

Example

The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.

祭司は儀式中に金の聖杯を掲げました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

非難 / 批判

Meaning

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

Example

She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.

彼女は会議に遅れたことを彼に非難した。

A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

打つ

Meaning

to strike; to reach a target

Example

He hit the ball with the bat.

彼はバットでボールを打った。

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。

A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

劇場

Meaning

a building or area for dramatic performances

Example

We are going to the theater tonight.

今夜、私たちは劇場に行きます。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

やせ衰えた

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

そのやせ衰えた犬は放置された家から救出されました。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。