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A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した;無一文
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

ランニング
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
毎朝ランニングをすると健康が保たれます。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

哀歌、追悼歌
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
詩人は戦死した兵士たちのために感動的な追悼歌を作った。
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

監禁
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想像する
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
彼女はすべての人が平等に教育を受けられる世界を想像しています。
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
市内で盗難が立て続けに発生しています。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

拒否
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
その政治家は物議を醸す発言に対して強い拒否を表明した。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剤
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剤は健康に害を与える。
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

最初
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
彼女は会議に最初に到着した。
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸気船
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
古い蒸気船がゆっくり川を渡った。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学は人々がどのように考え、行動するかを理解するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

肥沃, 繁殖力
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
川の三角州の肥沃は多様な野生動物を支えています。
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

納屋
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
農夫は牛を納屋に入れています。
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技術的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
技術の進歩が未来的なプロジェクトを可能にする。
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

馬車
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
王族はパレードの間、美しい馬車で移動していました。
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

ニンジン
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
ニンジンはビタミンAが豊富です。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

讃える
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
その映画は戦争の英雄を美化している。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

ドア
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
部屋を出るときはドアを閉めてください。
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

屈辱
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
彼女は正当な理由もなく荷物検査を受けるという屈辱に耐えることを拒んだ。
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

超越する
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
彼の伝統的な方法を超越しようとする努力は賞賛に値した。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界環境デー
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。
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。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

合計; 完全に; 全て
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
そのプロジェクトの費用は合計五千ドルでした。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

誕生; 起源; 始まり;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
彼らの最初の子供の誕生は喜ばしい瞬間でした。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈る
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
多くの人々が世界の平和のために祈ります。
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

識字率の低さ
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
識字率の低さは貧困や失業を引き起こすことがよくあります。
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球面測定器
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
科学者はレンズの曲率を測定するためにスフェロメーターを使用しました。
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

出生に関連する
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
彼女は何年も経った後、故郷の村に帰りました。
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

もろい
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
古いレンガの壁はもろく、触れると壊れました。
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

迷い
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
彼のキャリア選択の間の絶え間ない揺れは、彼の親を困惑させました。
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
その鶏は毎朝新鮮な卵を産みました。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

問題解決
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
問題解決能力はリーダーシップに不可欠です。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
船員たちは激しい嵐を乗り越えようと戦った。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

ボアコンストリクター
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
ボアコンストリクターはその獲物を巻きつけました。
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

隣人
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
私の隣人は私が砂糖がなくなった時、砂糖を貸してくれました。
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

掘る
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定された, 安定した
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
会議のスケジュールは月曜日の朝に固定されています。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

カウボーイ
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
カウボーイは広大な草原を馬で走り、牛を探しに行った。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

親しみやすさ
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
彼の親しみやすさは、同僚の間で彼を人気者にした。
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
天気の状況は一日中変動します。
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

遊牧
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
部族はノマディックなライフスタイルを送っていた。
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

ヒエログリフ的
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
考古学者たちはヒエログリフ的な碑文を慎重に研究した。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

塩分, 塩濃度
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
海洋の塩分は深さと場所によって異なります。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

個人的に; 私の意見では; 自分のために; 自分自身で
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
個人的に言うと、その映画は素晴らしいと思いますが、他の人は賛成していません。
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

恥辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
スキャンダル後、彼は生涯を恥辱の中で過ごした。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

不器用
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
その不器用なウェイターはテーブルに飲み物をこぼした。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

チャンパク
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
寺院の中庭にあるチャンパクの木は黄金色の花を咲かせました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
彼のスピーチは実際の感情が空虚だった。
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

二十
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
彼は20歳です。
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

自分自身
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
自分自身の世話をしなさい。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授与する
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
王は勇敢な兵士に栄誉を授けました。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

氷または氷河に関連する
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
山々は氷河の氷で覆われていました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

アイデア; 概念; 提案
Meaning
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression
Example
She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.
彼女は会社の効率問題を解決するための素晴らしいアイデアを持っていました。
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

メンタリティ; 思考方法
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
チームは成功するために勝者のメンタリティを発展させる必要がある。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
彼女は不公平な扱いを受け入れることで自尊心を損なうことを拒否した。
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

無能力
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
彼の問題を解決する無能力はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

インヴォリューション
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
その話はインヴォリューションで満ちており、追うのが難しかった。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

過激な愛国主義
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
その政治家の演説はジンゴイズムに満ちていました。
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

罰する
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
先生はカンニングした生徒を罰します。
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

溶ける
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
氷は太陽の下で溶けました。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

規範的
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
その研究は文化的な行動の規範的側面に焦点を当てました。
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

クッキー
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
彼女は私にチョコチップクッキーをくれました。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

兵士
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
兵士は誇りを持って自分の部隊と共に行進した。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味しい
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
彼女は美味しいチョコレートケーキを出しました。
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

インセンティブ
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
税制上のインセンティブは再生可能エネルギーへの投資を促進するために使用されます。
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

建物
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
古い建物は博物館に改築されました。
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

タージ・マハル
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
タージ・マハルはこれまでに建てられた中で最も美しい建造物の一つとされている。
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

なぜ
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
今日はなぜ遅れましたか?
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

偉業
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
エベレスト山の登頂は素晴らしい偉業でした。
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

足が不自由; 病気
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
怪我をした馬は足を引きずり、正常に歩くことができなかった。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

処理
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
データ処理はサーバーで行われます。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

続ける
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
雨は一晩中続きます。
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

始まり
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
物語の始まりはとても興味深かった。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

優しい
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
彼はいつも子供たちに優しかった。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸せ
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

ギター
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
彼女は12歳の時にギターの弾き方を学びました。
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

過労や絶え間ない干渉で緊張したりストレスを感じたりする
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
過労の教師は騒々しい教室を静めるのに苦労していました。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

うっかり者
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
彼はとてもうっかりしていて、よく鍵を忘れます。
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

電力網
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
国家電力網はアップグレードする必要があります。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平ら; 均等; 水準
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
表面は完全に平らで滑らかでした。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
大工はテーブルの端を斜めに切りました。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

ボヘミアン
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
彼女はカラフルな布でボヘミアンスタイルでアパートを飾りました。
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花冠; ガーランド;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
花嫁は伝統的な式典で美しい花の冠を身に着けていました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障害
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害です。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

嗜好
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
彼のジャンクフードへの過度の嗜好は健康を害した。
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。