C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

軟骨

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

医者はその怪我が彼の膝の軟骨にダメージを与えたと説明しました。

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。

A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

雲

Meaning

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

Example

Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

嵐の前に暗い雲が集まりました。

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。

C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

髪型

Meaning

A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.

Example

Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.

彼女のエレガントな髪型はパーティーで皆を感動させました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

鎖骨

Meaning

the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum

Example

He fractured his clavicle in the accident.

彼は事故で鎖骨を骨折した。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

一貫性のある

Meaning

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.

Example

His speech was clear and coherent.

彼のスピーチは明確で一貫していました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

A2 noun /klʌb/

club

クラブ

Meaning

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

Example

He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.

彼は新しい人々に会うために地元のテニスクラブに参加しました。

C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

親しみやすさ

Meaning

The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.

Example

His congeniality makes him popular among friends.

彼の親しみやすさは、彼を友人の中で人気者にしています。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

クレイジー; 極端に愚か; 何かに非常に熱狂している

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something

Example

That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.

それはクレイジーなアイデアですが、うまくいくかもしれません。

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

キリスト教

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

キリスト教は世界中に数百万の信者を持っています。

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批評

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

教授は学生にお互いのエッセイを批評するように頼みました。

C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

カメオ

Meaning

a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person

Example

The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.

その俳優は映画でサプライズのカメオを果たした。

A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

Example

She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。

C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接的または自然な結果

Meaning

a direct or natural consequence or result

Example

One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.

新しい政策の結果の一つは、公共の認識の向上でした。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

deserving of contempt; despicable

Example

His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.

彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。

C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。

C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置や計画

Meaning

a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created

Example

The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.

その時計は歯車とバネの複雑な装置でした。

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

切る

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

私はハサミで紙を切った。

A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

接続する

Meaning

To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.

Example

Social media helps us connect with others.

ソーシャルメディアは私たちが他の人と接続するのを助けます。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

食器棚

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes

Example

She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.

彼女はすべての皿とボウルをキッチンのカップボードにしまいました。

C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査

Meaning

a police officer of the lowest rank

Example

The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.

巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。

C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使のような

Meaning

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Example

The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.

その赤ちゃんは、みんなの心を溶かす天使のような笑顔をしていた。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました

C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた

Meaning

curved or rounded outward

Example

The lens has a convex shape to focus light.

レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。

B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。

C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

報い

Meaning

A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.

Example

The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.

腐敗した役人は最終的に裁判所で自分の報いを受けた。

C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

コンソーシアム

Meaning

An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.

Example

The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.

コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

ひも

Meaning

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

Example

He tied the package with a strong cord.

彼は強いひもで荷物を結びました。

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。

C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

一致する

Meaning

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

Example

The ideas in his essay cohere well.

彼のエッセイのアイデアはよく調和しています。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

有名な

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

彼は文学の分野で著名な作家です。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。

C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

貢献する

Meaning

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

Example

Regular exercise conduces to better health.

定期的な運動は健康に役立ちます。

C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

軽いギャロップ

Meaning

To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.

Example

She cantered her horse across the field with ease.

彼女は馬を簡単にフィールドを走らせた。

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

コスモスの花

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

コスモスの花は夏の風にそよいで、草地を横切っていました。

C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.

Example

The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.

エジプトの巨大なピラミッドは建築の奇跡です。

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。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

カースィブ書き

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

先生は生徒にカースィブ書きでエッセイを書くように言いました。

C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

討論終了手続き

Meaning

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

Example

The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.

上院は長時間の討論を終わらせるためにクロチュールを適用しました。

B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存

Meaning

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

Example

The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.

異なる文化の平和的共存がこの都市をユニークにしています。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter

Example

The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.

伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

クリスタル

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

彼女はきらめくクリスタルのネックレスを身につけていました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

チャンピオン

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

彼女は決勝戦に勝った後、チャンピオンになった。

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。

B1 noun /kluː/

clue

手がかり

Meaning

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

Example

The detective found a clue near the window.

探偵は窓の近くで手がかりを見つけました。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

相関的な

Meaning

having a mutual relationship; corresponding

Example

The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.

温度の上昇は氷河の融解と関連しています。

A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

はっきりと

Meaning

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

Example

She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.

彼女はみんなが理解できるように、はっきりと話した。

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

おしゃべり

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

夕食の後で長いおしゃべりをしました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

紛争解決

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

紛争解決は世界の平和にとって重要です。

C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商業的

Meaning

Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.

Example

Commercial hubs attract investments.

商業の中心は投資を引き付けます。

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。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

すべての行動には結果があります。

C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

小さくて排他的なグループ

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

Example

He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.

彼は毎週金曜日に会うアーティストのグループに属していました。

C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

陽イオン交換

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

土壌の陽イオン交換容量は植物の成長に影響を与える。

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸せ

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

軽蔑する

Meaning

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

Example

He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.

彼はどんなに謙虚でも正直な仕事を軽蔑しない。

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 /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂け目 / 大きな違い

Meaning

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

Example

There was a great chasm between the two political parties.

二つの政治的党派の間には大きな裂け目がありました。

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

チャンピオン / 勝者

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

彼はボクシングトーナメントの新しいチャンピオンです。

C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家

Meaning

a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions

Example

The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.

作曲家は新聞のためにテキストを慎重に整理しました。

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同級生

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

大学のイベントで昔の同級生に会いました。

A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Meaning

to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest

Example

Environmental issues concern all of us.

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

争う、主張する

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。

C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

痙攣

Meaning

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

Example

The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.

薬は子供たちの痙攣を防ぐのに役立ちました。

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

キュレーター

Meaning

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

キュレーターは新しい古代の遺物の展示を組織しました。

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交差方向

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

安定した火を作るために丸太を交差方向に置いてください。

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

石油は世界市場で貴重な商品です。

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

会社

Meaning

a business organization; the presence of other people

Example

She started her own company to sell handmade products.

彼女は手作りの製品を販売するために自分の会社を始めました。

C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

貝

Meaning

a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration

Example

The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.

司祭は儀式の開始を知らせるためにコンクの貝を吹きました。

B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

ケーブル

Meaning

A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

Example

The cable connects countries across continents.

ケーブルは大陸を越えて国々を接続します。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬には暖かい衣服が必要です。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。

A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

コーチ

Meaning

A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.

Example

The football coach motivated his team before the match.

サッカーのコーチは試合前にチームを励ました。

A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

現金

Meaning

money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit

Example

She paid the bill in cash.

彼女は現金で支払いをしました。

C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー

Meaning

The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.

Example

The university attracts students of high caliber.

その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。

C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

絞る

Meaning

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

Example

The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.

その蛇は獲物を飲み込む前に締め付けました。

C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

合流する

Meaning

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

Example

The roads converge at the city center.

道路は市の中心で合流します。

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 困惑, 混迷

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

会議の時間について混乱があり、チームの半分が遅れて到着しました。

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。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

約束

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

再生可能エネルギーに対する世界的な約束が増加しています。

C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

暗号化または符号化技術を使用して情報を保護する実践

Meaning

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

Example

Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.

現代の暗号技術は、安全なオンライン取引を保証します。

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

computational communication

計算通信

Meaning

Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.

Example

Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.

計算通信は私たちが情報を共有する方法を再構築しています。

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 kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。

C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

愚痴

Meaning

continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way

Example

His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.

彼の愚痴っぽい態度はチームワークを難しくします。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

寒い; 辛い唐辛子;

Meaning

noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice

Example

The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.

シェフはカレーを辛くするために赤いチリを加えました。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。

B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

頬; 横柄;

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior

Example

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

赤ちゃんのピンク色のほおが、健康で幸せであることを示していました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

密輸品

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

コスモグラフィー

Meaning

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

Example

Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.

中世の学者たちは、星や惑星の地図を作成するためにコスモグラフィーを実践していました。

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

快適さ; 便利さ

Meaning

a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety

Example

The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.

ソフトなソファは長い一日の仕事後に大きな快適さを提供しました。

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。

A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比較する

Meaning

to examine similarities and differences between things

Example

I will compare these two products before buying.

私は購入前にこれらの2つの製品を比較します。

C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

彫刻刀

Meaning

a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

Example

The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.

大工は木を彫るために彫刻刀を使いました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

輸送

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、商品の輸送が遅れました。

C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬列

Meaning

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

Example

A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.

悲しみに沈んだ人々が葬列を引き連れて霊柩車を墓地に送った。