C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

遠心

Meaning

Moving or tending to move away from a center.

Example

The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.

遠心力は洗濯機の側面に服を押しやる。

A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

かわいい

Meaning

attractive in a pretty or endearing way

Example

That puppy is so cute!

その子犬はとてもかわいいです！

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。

C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

中傷

Meaning

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.

その政治家は自分の私生活に関する中傷を広めた新聞に対して訴訟を起こした。

C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

楽しそうに跳ねる

Meaning

to jump or dance around excitedly

Example

The children cavorted happily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに跳ねていました。

A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

カンニング

Meaning

to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage

Example

He cheats on the exam by copying answers.

彼は答えをコピーして試験でカンニングします。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り

Meaning

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Example

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。

C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

コンパクトに

Meaning

In a closely packed or dense manner.

Example

Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.

陽子と中性子はコンパクトに配置されています。

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。

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 /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。

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

不注意に

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

彼は不注意にドアの鍵をかけ忘れた。

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 /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

顔つき、表情; 支援

Meaning

a person's face or expression; support or approval

Example

Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.

彼女の明るい顔つきが部屋を明るくした。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

コホート

Meaning

Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.

Example

Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.

研究者たちは異なるコホートの健康結果を比較しました。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。

C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

告白者

Meaning

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

Example

The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.

告白者は困っている男性の話を忍耐強く聞いた。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

コーティング

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保護用コーティングは錆の発生を防ぎます。

A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

来る

Meaning

approaching or happening soon

Example

We are preparing for the coming festival.

私たちは来る祭りの準備をしています。

C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同時に行われる、並行する、同じ時間に行われる

Meaning

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

Example

The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.

会議では、さまざまなトピックに関する並行セッションが行われました。

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 /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。

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。

C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

統合する / 混同する

Meaning

To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.

Example

The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.

その記事は事実と意見を混同しがちです。

C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

肉体的, 物質的

Meaning

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

Example

Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.

幽霊はしばしば肉体的な形がないと説明されます。

B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

カジュアルに; リラックスして非公式に

Meaning

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

Example

He casually mentioned that he was leaving.

彼はカジュアルに出発することを言った。

C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す

Meaning

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

Example

Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.

隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

キャラクター; 性格; 特徴;

Meaning

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film

Example

She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.

彼女は危機の間に他の人々を助けることで偉大なキャラクターを示しました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

戴冠式

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

サイバネティクス

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

サイバネティクスは人工知能において重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制

Meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。

A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

安い; 低価格

Meaning

low in price; costing little money

Example

This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.

このレストランは安いが美味しい料理を提供します。

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人

Meaning

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.

Example

Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.

アインシュタインは科学の世界で巨人でした。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

継続

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脳の

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

大脳機能は思考を調整します。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

カシューナッツ

Meaning

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.

カシューナッツはインディアンの甘いお菓子やカレーによく使われます。

C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

打撲する

Meaning

to bruise by striking or hitting

Example

He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちて腕を打撲しました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない

Meaning

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

Example

The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.

映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。

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 /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

競争する

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

いくつかの会社が市場での支配を競い合っています。

C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

カテチュー

Meaning

an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing

Example

Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.

カテチュー抽出物は伝統医学で一般的に使用されます。

A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な

Meaning

Eager to know or learn something.

Example

The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.

好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。

B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

通貨

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Example

Dual currency systems were proposed.

デュアル通貨システムが提案されました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

遠回しの言い回し

Meaning

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

Example

The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.

政治家のスピーチは遠回しの言い回しで満ちていた。

C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

硬い殻のある

Meaning

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

Example

The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.

科学者は硬い殻のある化石を研究しました。

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

キャリア / 職業

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

彼女は医学の分野で成功したキャリアを築いた。

C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

クラリオン

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

Example

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。

C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小さな容器

Meaning

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

Example

She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.

彼女はサラダのためにオリーブオイルでクルエットを満たしました。

C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

むっつりした老人

Meaning

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

Example

The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.

その年老いたむっつりした老人は近所のすべてに文句を言っていた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏睡状態の

Meaning

In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.

Example

The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.

その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

バール

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

彼は古い釘を取り除くためにクローバーを使いました。

C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原則

Meaning

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

Example

Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.

言論の自由は彼の個人的な信条の一部です。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

従順

Meaning

willingness to please others; courteous compliance

Example

Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.

彼女の従順さは彼女を同僚の中で人気者にしました。

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 /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

女性の姿をした柱

Meaning

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.

Example

The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.

古代の神殿には屋根を支えるカリアティッドがありました。

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 kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化

Meaning

The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.

Example

The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.

再生可能な都市の概念化は画期的です。

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。

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。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝固剤

Meaning

a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot

Example

The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.

医者は出血をすぐに止めるために凝固剤を使いました。

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

衝突する、ぶつかる

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

二台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

ショービニズム

Meaning

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

Example

His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.

彼のショウビニスティックな態度は多くの女性の同僚を疎外した。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。

A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世紀; 百年

Meaning

a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket

Example

The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.

その古い城は500年以上も立っています。

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。

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

複雑さ

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

問題の複雑さは専門家のチームを必要とした。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。

B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核

Meaning

the central or most important part of something

Example

Honesty is at the core of their values.

正直は彼らの価値観の核です。

A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

いとこ

Meaning

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

Example

My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.

私のいとこが今週末に遊びに来ます。

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同時代の

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

二人のアーティストは同時代のもので、しばしば互いに影響を与えました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

円形の

Meaning

shaped like a circle; round in form

Example

The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.

子供たちはキャンプファイヤーの周りに円形の配置で座っていました。

C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

誠実さ

Meaning

The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.

Example

Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.

彼女の誠実さが仕事を整理されたプロジェクトへと導いた。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。

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。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

外出禁止令

Meaning

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

Example

The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.

都市は騒動の間に外出禁止令を課しました。

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

コカイン (麻薬)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

彼はコカイン所持で逮捕されました。

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 /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

キャベツ

Meaning

a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart

Example

She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.

彼女は夕食のためにコールスローを作るために新鮮なキャベツを切った。

C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会議

Meaning

a private meeting, especially a secret or important one

Example

The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.

リーダーたちは戦略を話し合うために秘密のコンクレーブに集まりました。

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。

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。

C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

だます, 騙す

Meaning

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

Example

He cozened the old man out of his money.

彼は老人をだましてお金を取った。

C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

靴屋

Meaning

a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods

Example

The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.

靴屋は私の壊れた靴を完璧に修理しました。

C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路

Meaning

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

Example

He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.

彼は渋滞を避けるために迂回路を取った。

A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

心配な

Meaning

worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something

Example

She was concerned about her mother's health.

彼女は母親の健康について心配していた。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

提案は警告付きで受け入れられました。

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。

C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

シャレード、ジェスチャーゲーム

Meaning

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

Example

The trial was nothing more than a political charade.

その裁判は単なる政治的なシャレードに過ぎなかった。

B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning

to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings

Example

They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.

C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累積的な

Meaning

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

Example

The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.

ストレスの累積的な影響は健康に害を与える可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

臨床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医師は臨床検査を行った。

C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

詭弁

Meaning

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

Example

The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.

弁護士の主張は単なる詭弁として退けられました。

C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

カルシウム塩の沈着によって硬化する

Meaning

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

Example

Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.

時間が経つにつれて、組織はカルシファイして柔軟性を失いました。

C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

複合企業

Meaning

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.

Example

The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.

その会社は多国籍の複合企業になった。

C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

連邦軍

Meaning

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

Example

The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.

連邦軍の兵士たちは戦争で勇敢に戦った。

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。

C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

キャラウェイシード

Meaning

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

Example

The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.

パンはキャラウェイシードで風味づけされた。

B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

流れ

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Example

The river current was too strong for swimming.

川の流れは泳ぐには強すぎました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

コンパクト; 小さくて効率的にデザインされた

Meaning

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

Example

She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.

彼女は小さな駐車スペースにも簡単に収まるコンパクトカーを買った。

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

助言する

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

先生は学生にキャリア選択についてアドバイスしました。

A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

キャンセル

Meaning

to decide that something planned will not take place

Example

The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.

フライトは激しい雨のためキャンセルされました。

C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

収縮する

Meaning

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict

Example

The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.

その薬は腫れた組織を収縮させるのに役立ちました。

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。

C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

地図学

Meaning

The science or practice of drawing maps.

Example

She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.

彼女は大学で地図学を学び、地図のデザインを学びました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違

Meaning

heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate

Example

The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.

二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

カウンセリング

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

彼女はストレスを管理するためにカウンセリングを受けた。

C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自己満足

Meaning

Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.

Example

His complacency led to a decline in his performance.

彼の自己満足は彼のパフォーマンスの低下を招いた。