B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

カヌー

Meaning

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

Example

They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.

彼らは穏やかな小川をカヌーで漕いだ。

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

ゴキブリ

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

ゴキブリが台所の床を素早く走った。

B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

実行する

Meaning

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

Example

The team carries out the project successfully.

チームはプロジェクトを成功裏に実行します。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋

Meaning

A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.

Example

The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.

魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

ボートのひび割れを塞ぐ

Meaning

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

Example

The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.

作業員たちは古いボートの継ぎ目をコーキングして漏れを防いだ。

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

ペテン師

Meaning

a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud

Example

The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.

その自称治療師はペテン師として暴露された。

B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

寒さ; 恐れや不安の感情; リラックスする

Meaning

an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax

Example

There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.

秋が近づくにつれて、空気の中に寒さを感じた。

C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

コンペンディウム

Meaning

A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.

Example

The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.

その本は古代の神話と伝説のコンペンディウムです。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解説者

Meaning

a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio

Example

The commentator described the football match in detail.

解説者はサッカーの試合を詳細に説明しました。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時

Meaning

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

Example

The festival was coincident with the national holiday.

フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

サイクロイド曲線

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line

Example

The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.

サイクロイド曲線は数学と物理学でよく研究されます。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

細かいことにこだわる; 批判的

Meaning

tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical

Example

His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.

彼の細かいことにこだわるコメントは、会議をとても不快なものにしました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深い考察

Meaning

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

Example

She sat in contemplation before making her decision.

彼女は決断を下す前に深く考察していた。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信がある; 確信している; 自信に満ちた

Meaning

self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities

Example

She felt confident about her performance in the exam.

彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに自信を持っていた。

C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

ゲッキツ

Meaning

a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers

Example

The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.

ゲッキツの木は小さな白い花の房を咲かせました。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

構成する

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。

C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

中央集権化

Meaning

The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.

Example

Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.

過度の中央集権化は意思決定の速度を遅くすることがあります。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

軽蔑的, 侮辱的

Meaning

showing or expressing contempt; scornful

Example

She gave him a contemptuous glance.

彼女は彼に軽蔑のまなざしを向けた。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摂氏度 (センチグレード)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

天気予報では30度セントグレードと予測されました。

C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

透視能力

Meaning

the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight

Example

She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.

彼女は透視能力を持っていると主張し、未来を予知しました。

A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室

Meaning

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

Example

The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.

先生は教室に入って、生徒たちに挨拶しました。

A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

ワニ

Meaning

a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries

Example

The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.

ワニはゆっくりと濁った水を進んでいました。

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。

C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

計画経済

Meaning

An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.

Example

In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.

計画経済では、政府が生産と価格を管理します。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

協力

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国際的な協力は汚染と戦うために必要です。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

呪い

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

彼は財布をなくしたと気づいて大声で悪態をついた。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石の重さの単位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

彼女は婚約のために2カラットのダイヤモンドリングをもらいました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

さくらの花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

桜の花は4月に美しく咲きます。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

大きな包丁

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

シェフはチキンの骨を切るために大きな包丁を使いました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

苦情

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

マネージャーは、顧客からのサービスが悪いという苦情を受け取りました。

C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

カリヨン

Meaning

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

Example

The carillon bells rang across the town square.

カリヨンの鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

カルバート

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

重い雨水が橋の下のカルバートを通って流れました。

C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海賊

Meaning

a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts

Example

The corsair plundered ships along the coast.

コルセアは海岸沿いで船を略奪した。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

カウンセリング

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

数ヶ月間ストレスを感じた後、彼女はカウンセリングを受けることを決意しました。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

修正可能

Meaning

capable of being corrected or improved

Example

The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.

学生の誤りは練習で修正可能でした。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

チェッカード

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Example

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

彼は多くの浮き沈みを経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

炭素

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

カーボン排出は管理されるべきです。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。

A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

コオロギ

Meaning

a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together

Example

We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.

私たちは夕方にコオロギの鳴き声を聞くことができました。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

Example

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。

A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

椅子

Meaning

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs

Example

Please sit on the chair.

椅子に座ってください。

C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

コミュニティサービスの理想

Meaning

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

Example

Community service ideals must be taught in schools.

コミュニティサービスの理想は学校で教えられるべきです。

C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

ふすま; 価値のないもの; 軽い冗談

Meaning

the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking

Example

The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.

農夫は伝統的な方法で小麦をふすまから分けました。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。

C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話

Meaning

A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.

Example

The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.

教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

犯罪者

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警察は昨夜、危険な犯罪者を逮捕しました。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

捻じれの複数形; いくつかのねじれたまたは曲がった形

Meaning

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

Example

The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.

魔術師のコンタ―ションは観客を驚かせた。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。

C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

最高司令官

Meaning

the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces

Example

The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.

大統領は軍隊の最高司令官として務めています。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

担保、ローンの保証として提供される資産

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

銀行はローン承認のために担保を要求します。

C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

寛容

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

裁判官は寛容を示し、彼の判決を軽減しました。

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

色

Meaning

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade

Example

What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?

寝室の壁を塗るためのお気に入りの色は何ですか？

C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。

C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

体系化する

Meaning

to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code

Example

The committee worked to codify the existing laws.

委員会は既存の法律を体系化するために取り組みました。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

大きな技術で何かを完成させるまたは完璧にする

Meaning

To complete or perfect something with great skill

Example

He is a consummate artist with years of experience.

彼は長年の経験を持つ完璧な芸術家です。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。

A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

コレクション; 収集; アーカイブ

Meaning

a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting

Example

She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.

彼女は図書館に古い本の印象的なコレクションを持っています。

C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

守衛; 管理人; 監督者

Meaning

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian

Example

The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.

学校の管理人はすべての建物が清潔で安全であることを確認します。

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

できた

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

彼は子供の頃泳げた。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。

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 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

コミットされた

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

彼女は学生たちを深く気にかける、コミットされた教師です。

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。

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

コーヒー

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

私は朝を始めるためにコーヒーが必要です。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

サイバーセキュリティ

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

サイバーセキュリティはデジタル運用の安全を確保します。

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

缶

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

私は昼食のためにスープの缶を開けました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

対立する物事

Meaning

things that are completely different or opposite to each other

Example

Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.

自由と奴隷制度はすべての点で対立しています。

C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の

Meaning

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Example

Dry leaves are highly combustible.

乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。

C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面

Meaning

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Example

The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.

ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

治療可能な

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医者はその病気が治療可能だと確信を持って言いました。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

部屋に通じる長い通路

Meaning

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

Example

The students waited quietly in the corridor.

生徒たちは廊下で静かに待っていた。

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

料理の

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

料理の進歩は食事体験を向上させます。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

回復期

Meaning

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.

事故の後、彼の回復期はほぼ2ヶ月続きました。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン

Meaning

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

coalition

連立

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

挑戦的な

Meaning

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

Example

The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.

山登りは挑戦的だったが、報われた。

C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

複雑な問題やパズル

Meaning

A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution

Example

The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.

倫理的なジレンマは研究者たちを困惑させた。

B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

Example

The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で彼の胸部を聞いた。

C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

喜んで笑う

Meaning

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way

Example

The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.

観客はコメディアンのウィットに富んだコメントにクスクスと笑った。

C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

詐欺師

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

Example

The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.

警察は最終的に車を盗んでいた詐欺師を捕まえました。

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

カタルシス

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

彼女の日記に書くことは、彼女にとって一種のカタルシスでした。

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.

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

Example

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

彼女は面接で大きな自信を持って話しました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.

Example

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。

C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

仲間意識, 友情, 連帯感

Meaning

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Example

The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.

チームメイト間の仲間意識は感動的でした。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服する

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

軍隊は敵の領土を征服することに成功しました。

C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

未熟

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

未熟なインターンは最初の日にいくつかの間違いをしました。

A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

祝典

Meaning

a festive event or activity to honor an occasion

Example

The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.

その都市は独立記念日に大規模な祝典を開催した。

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。

B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

這う

Meaning

to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly

Example

The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.

赤ちゃんはおもちゃを取るために床をハイハイしていました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

慎重

Meaning

careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

Example

She was cautious about trusting strangers.

彼女は見知らぬ人を信頼することに慎重だった。

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

巻き毛の

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

彼女は自然な巻き毛です。

C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

映画愛好家

Meaning

A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.

Example

As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.

真のシネアストとして、彼女はほとんどの週末をクラシック映画を観ることに費やします。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

連邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。

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 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

先生は難しい概念を明確にします。

A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

クリスマス

Meaning

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

Example

Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.

家族は喜びと愛を持ってクリスマスを祝うために集まります。

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。

A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

ケージ

Meaning

a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals

Example

The parrot lives in a large cage.

オウムは大きなケージに住んでいます。

C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

悪党; 粗野な

Meaning

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Example

Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.

パーティーの皆は彼を避けました、なぜなら彼が悪党として知られていたからです。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

折りたたみ式

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

彼女はキャンプ用に折りたたみ式の椅子を買いました。

C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

話し言葉のリズムとトーンの上下動

Meaning

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

Example

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

彼のスピーチには自然なケイデンスがあり、観客を魅了しました。