B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

検閲

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府はその物議を醸す映画を検閲しようとしました。

B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

合唱に関連する

Meaning

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

Example

The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

教会は日曜日に合唱のパフォーマンスを開催しました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。

C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

鎖骨

Meaning

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

Example

He broke his collar-bone in the accident.

事故で鎖骨を骨折しました。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

詐欺

Meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Example

The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

その政治家は選挙に勝つために詐欺を使ったとして非難された。

C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

読みにくい、機嫌が悪い

Meaning

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

Example

His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.

彼の手書きは読みにくく、ほとんど判読不能だった。

A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角

Meaning

the place where two edges or sides meet

Example

The store is just around the corner.

店はちょうど角のところにあります。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻の

Meaning

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Example

They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.

彼らは長い結婚生活を楽しみました。

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

クリスチャン

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

彼女は毎週日曜日に教会に行く献身的なクリスチャンです。

C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

キャッシュ

Meaning

A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.

Example

The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.

ハイカーたちは岩の下に隠された物資のキャッシュを見つけました。

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

コーディネーター

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

イベントのコーディネーターはすべてを完璧に管理しました。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

固まる

Meaning

to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

Example

The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.

スープはテーブルに放置されると固まり始めた。

A2 noun /kæb/

cab

タクシー

Meaning

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

Example

We took a cab to the airport.

空港までタクシーで行きました。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。

C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

違反する

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

彼は安全規則に反したため、罰金を科せられました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

親切な; 誠実な; 心からの

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

彼女は玄関で私たちに親切な歓迎をしてくれました。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。

C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

コンボイ

Meaning

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

Example

The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.

軍のコンボイは夜明けに砂漠を横断しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央の

Meaning

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

Example

Water is central to human survival.

水は人間の生存にとって中央の役割を果たします。

C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

収束する

Meaning

tending to move toward a common point or result

Example

The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.

2つの川は湖に入る前に収束する道を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

シニシズム

Meaning

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

Example

His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.

彼のシニシズムは、誰かを信頼するのを難しくしていた。

C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける

Meaning

to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate

Example

Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.

彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。

C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集する

Meaning

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

Example

The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.

委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

禁欲

Meaning

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

Example

He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.

彼は学業に集中するために禁欲を実践した。

A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

応援する

Meaning

to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier

Example

The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.

ファンはチームがゴールを決めたとき、大声で応援した。

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。

C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

順応、適合、従順

Meaning

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

Example

Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.

規則の厳格な順守は社会の秩序を保証します。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商業

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国際商業は近年顕著に拡大しています。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

カシューナッツ

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

カシューナッツは、料理や健康的なおやつに使われることがよくあります。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

親しみやすい

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。

C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞

Meaning

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

Example

The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.

古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 広大な

Meaning

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

Example

Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.

天文学者たちは宇宙を理解するためにコズミック現象を研究しています。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。

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。

C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百人隊長

Meaning

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

Example

The centurion led his men into battle with courage.

セントゥリオンは勇気を持って戦いに臨んだ。

C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

形態

Meaning

The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.

Example

The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.

科学者はタンパク質の分子構造を研究した。

C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

気難しい

Meaning

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Example

The cantankerous old man complained about everything.

その気難しい老人は何にでも不満を言った。

B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

貨物船

Meaning

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Example

The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.

貨物船は、電子機器で満載のコンテナを海を越えて運びました。

C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

きらめく

Meaning

to sparkle or flash brightly

Example

The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.

花火は夜空に向かってきらめいた。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。

C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

チャイナウェア

Meaning

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

Example

The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.

高価なチャイナウェアはキャビネットに展示されていました。

B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

作物

Meaning

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

Example

The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.

農家は秋に稲作の作物を収穫しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言

Meaning

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。

C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning

A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.

Example

For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福

Meaning

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

Example

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐食性の、鋭い皮肉な

Meaning

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

Example

Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.

彼女の鋭い皮肉な発言は彼の感情を傷つけた。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷たい飲み物

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

夏の暑さを乗り切るために冷たい飲み物を注文しました。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

人食い

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探検家の日記には、遠くの島で人食いが生きているという噂が書かれていました。

B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

確認

Meaning

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example

She received a confirmation email for her appointment.

彼女は彼女の予約の確認メールを受け取りました。

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

機嫌が悪い

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

その子供はお腹が空くと機嫌が悪くなります。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

コンポーネント

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

エンジンは車の最も重要なコンポーネントです。

B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

カニ

Meaning

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

Example

The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.

カニは砂の上を横向きに這って行った。

B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

成長のために変化は避けられない。

C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地

Meaning

a military base or permanent military station

Example

The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.

兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。

C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

強制的に奪う

Meaning

To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.

Example

The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.

戦争中に兵士たちは村人たちの家を強制的に奪った。

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

キャビン

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

彼らは山中の快適なキャビンで週末を過ごしました。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

見下す

Meaning

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

Example

Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.

彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。

C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

機密に

Meaning

in a confidential manner; secretly; privately

Example

The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.

その情報は2人のマネージャーの間で機密に共有されました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

貨物

Meaning

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

Example

The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.

船は貴重な貨物で満載でした。

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

空にある天体は昨夜はっきりと見えました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実

Meaning

the quality of being faithful and dependable

Example

Her constancy in friendship is admirable.

彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。

B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸せ

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

彼女は賞を受け取ったときの幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

確かに

Meaning

without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission

Example

I will certainly help you with this project.

このプロジェクトであなたを確実に手伝います。

B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

従来型農業

Meaning

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

Example

Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.

従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。

C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する

Meaning

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

Example

She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.

彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。

B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

Example

She has mastered the craft of pottery.

彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。

C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する

Meaning

To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.

Example

The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.

教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

カナン人

Meaning

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

Example

The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.

カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。

B1 noun /kruː/

crew

乗組員

Meaning

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

Example

The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.

船のクルーは嵐の間、休むことなく働いた。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

御者

Meaning

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

Example

The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.

御者は熟練して馬を賑やかな通りを通り抜けさせました。

A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

チャンス

Meaning

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

Example

He took a chance and applied for the job.

彼はチャンスを取り、仕事に応募した。

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

ひび

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

ヤギは岩のひびに消えました。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

憲法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

憲法改正は平等を保障します。

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。

B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸

Meaning

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

Example

We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.

私たちは海岸沿いに車を走らせ、景色を楽しみました。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。

C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

言葉の暗示的または示唆された意味

Meaning

The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition

Example

The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.

'家'という言葉には、快適さと家族を象徴する温かい暗示がある

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信する

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

私は定期的に古い友達と通信しています。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。

A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

カレンダー

Meaning

a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

Example

She marked her birthday on the calendar.

彼女はカレンダーに誕生日をマークしました。

A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

数える

Meaning

to determine the total number of something

Example

She carefully counted the money on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上のお金を慎重に数えた。

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。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning

A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.

Example

The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

会話する

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

彼らは何時間も文学について話し合った。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

亀裂

Meaning

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

Example

The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.

トカゲは石の間の亀裂に隠れていた。

C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

高い音できしむ音を立てる

Meaning

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

Example

The old door creaked as she opened it.

古いドアは彼女が開けるときにきしんだ。

C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

戒める / 征服する

Meaning

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

Example

The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.

コーチは彼らの悪いパフォーマンスの後、チームを戒めた。

A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

祝う

Meaning

The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Example

Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.

啓発デーを祝うことは、重要なメッセージを広めるのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

Example

The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.

C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置

Meaning

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

Example

The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.

二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

無礼

Meaning

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Example

It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.

彼女の親切な招待を断るのは無礼だろう。

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 /kjuː/

cue

合図

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

犬に関する / 犬歯

Meaning

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

Example

The police trained a canine unit for search operations.

警察は捜索活動のために警察犬ユニットを訓練した。

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

服

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい服を買いました。

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。

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

あご

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

彼は考えながらあごひげを撫で、手をあごに置いた。