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。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷路

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

子供たちは収穫祭のとうもろこしの迷路で迷子になった。

B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者

Meaning

a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order

Example

She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.

彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

一般的な言語に関する

Meaning

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

Example

The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

詩人は一般の読者とつながるために一般的な言語に関する言葉を使った。

B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血まみれ

Meaning

covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

Example

The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.

兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

持つ / 所有する

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

彼女は音楽において素晴らしい才能を持っています。

A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

例えば

Meaning

For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').

Example

You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.

もっと果物を食べるべきです。例えば、リンゴやバナナです。

C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

疲れる、弱くなる、または熱意を失う

Meaning

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

Example

After hours of work, his energy was flagging.

長時間働いた後、彼のエネルギーは衰えていた。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種

Meaning

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

Example

The old card table was covered with worn baize.

古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微調整

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

デザインを少し調整する必要があります。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

宝くじ

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Example

He won a car in the national lottery.

彼は全国宝くじで車を当てた。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁の珊瑚は多くの海の生き物を守ります。

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

賃金; 給料;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

会社はすべての労働者の最低賃金を引き上げました。

C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

ホメオパシー

Meaning

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

Example

He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.

彼は風邪を治すためにホメオパシーを信じています。

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。

B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

戦い

Meaning

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

Example

The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.

兵士たちは戦場で勇敢に戦っていました。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提案する

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

私は短い休憩を取ることを提案します。

B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯

Meaning

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

Example

We usually have supper around seven o'clock.

私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。

C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の

Meaning

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

Example

Maritime trade enhances the economy.

海上貿易は経済を促進する。

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

不合理な, ばかげた

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

地球が平らだと思うのは不合理です。

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。

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。

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

砂糖

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

私のコーヒーに砂糖を小さじ2杯加えてください。

A1 verb /muːv/

move

動かす

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

彼らはもっと大きな家に引っ越すことに決めました。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な

Meaning

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Example

The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.

ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。

A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

準備する

Meaning

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Example

She needs to prepare dinner for her family.

彼女は家族のために夕食を準備する必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

予知

Meaning

Awareness of something before it happens or exists.

Example

The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.

預言者はその出来事の予知をしていると主張した。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

煽る

Meaning

to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body

Example

The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.

政治家の発言は公共の意見を煽る結果になった。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

厳格、簡素

Meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

修道士は山中で厳格な生活を送った。

A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

上がる

Meaning

to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太陽は東から昇ります。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主

Meaning

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

Example

The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.

古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。

A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

庭園

Meaning

a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables

Example

She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.

彼女は美しい庭園でバラの手入れをしながら朝を過ごしました。

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感な

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

彼は自分の身長について非常に敏感です。

C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

無駄な反論をする

Meaning

to make petty or unnecessary objections

Example

She caviled at every detail of the plan.

彼女は計画のすべての詳細について無駄な反論をしていた。

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

オーダーメイド

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

彼は自分の体型にぴったり合うオーダーメイドのスーツを着ていた。

B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首

Meaning

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

Example

He wore a watch on his wrist.

彼は手首に時計をしていた。

B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

キルト

Meaning

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

Example

Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.

祖母は私のベッドのためにカラフルなパッチで美しいキルトを作りました。

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

横に; 脇に; 主な部分から離れて

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

本を脇に置いて、私の話を聞いてください。

C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

過去

Meaning

Time long past; bygone days.

Example

Legends of yore still inspire people today.

過去の伝説は今でも人々に影響を与え続けています。

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。

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。

C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

サタン

Meaning

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

Example

According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.

宗教的な文献によると、サタンは人々を罪に導く。

B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

鈍い、率直な

Meaning

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

Example

Her blunt remarks offended some people.

彼女の率直な言葉は何人かの人々を傷つけた。

A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

農家

Meaning

a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit

Example

The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.

This season, the farmer planted rice in the fertile fields.

C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

馬鹿; からかう

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

そんな馬鹿なことを言わないで、よく聞いて。

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 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

偽りの, 嘘の

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。

C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液の液体部分; 電離したガス; 凝固因子のない血清

Meaning

the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins

Example

Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.

血漿はさまざまなタンパク質や栄養素を含んでいます。

A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

怯えた

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; scared

Example

The child was frightened by the loud noise.

その子供は大きな音に怯えた。

C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動

Meaning

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

Example

Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.

これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。

C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動

Meaning

The state of being unable to move.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.

事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。

C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔い改め

Meaning

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

Example

His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.

彼の真摯な悔い改めは、法廷のすべての人々を感動させました。

A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

書かれた

Meaning

expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form

Example

The agreement must be in written form to be valid.

その契約は有効であるために書面でなければならない。

B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障害物

Meaning

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

Example

Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.

悪天候が私たちの旅行の最大の障害物でした。

B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

悪夢

Meaning

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience

Example

The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.

試験は準備不足の学生にとって完全な悪夢でした。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

彼女は事故の被害者に対して同情を表明した。

C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩塩

Meaning

natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt

Example

Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.

岩塩はテーブルソルトよりも健康的だと考えられています。

C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

恐怖を感じる; 小さくて短い尾の鳥

Meaning

verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird

Example

She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.

彼女は迫り来る嵐の光景に恐怖を感じた。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

手頃な

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ

Meaning

a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive

Example

The hornet built its nest under the roof.

スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

大通り

Meaning

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

Example

The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.

新しいショッピングモールは大通り沿いにあります。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

バイオ燃料

Meaning

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

Example

Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

バイオ燃料は従来のエネルギー源への依存を減らします。

C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

押し付ける

Meaning

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

Example

He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.

彼は友達に自分の古い本を押し付けようとしました。

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

運命的または致命的

Meaning

having significant or disastrous consequences

Example

Their fateful decision changed the course of history.

彼らの運命的な決定は歴史の流れを変えました。

C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

Example

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。

C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

大変

Meaning

Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.

Example

Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.

試験の準備は大変な経験でした。

C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

夢遊病者

Meaning

A person who sleepwalks.

Example

The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.

夢遊病者は夜に家を出た。

A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

エアコン

Meaning

a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room

Example

We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.

外が暑すぎたので、エアコンをつけました。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。

C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

Example

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

戴冠する

Meaning

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

Example

The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.

王は大きな儀式で即位しました。

B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

一年生

Meaning

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

Example

The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.

一年生は大学での初日に緊張していました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

連続体

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。

C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な

Meaning

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

Example

The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.

急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。

C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

Example

She accepted the award with grace and humility.

Meaning

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Example

His sense of humor always lightens the mood.

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

遺産を剥奪する

Meaning

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

Example

The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.

父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。

C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

価値に基づく教育

Meaning

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

Example

Value-based education shapes moral character.

価値に基づく教育は道徳的な性格を形成します。

C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞

Meaning

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

Example

His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.

彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。

C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

浮遊

Meaning

Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.

Example

The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.

その浮遊する構造は工学の驚異です。

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密裏に

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

取引はサブローザで行われ、公衆の監視を避けるためでした。

C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

コスモポリタニズム

Meaning

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

Example

Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.

コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性

Meaning

Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.

Example

The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.

女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

ゼロ; 何もない

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。

B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

交渉する

Meaning

to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal

Example

She likes to bargain at the local market.

彼女は地元の市場で交渉するのが好きです。

B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品

Meaning

Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.

Example

The company produces high-quality goods for export.

その会社は輸出向けの高品質な商品を生産している。

C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位体

Meaning

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Example

Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.

炭素-14は化石の年代を測定するために使用される放射性同位体です。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心円の

Meaning

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

Example

The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに同心円を描きました。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

ばかげた

Meaning

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

Example

It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.

地球が平らだと思うのはばかげている。

A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

汚染

Meaning

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

Example

Industrial pollution harms marine life.

産業汚染は海洋生物に害を及ぼします。

A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

ネガティブ

Meaning

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

Example

She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.

彼女は今後のプロジェクトに対してネガティブな態度を持っていた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨らんだ

Meaning

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

Example

The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.

その会社は膨らんだ価格で批判を受けました。

C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

Example

The store specializes in wedding apparel.

その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。

A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Example

She bought a lot of books at the fair.

彼女はフェアでたくさんの本を買いました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小さなカラス

Meaning

a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence

Example

The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.

ジャックドーはその巣のために輝く物を集めました。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好戦的

Meaning

Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.

Example

His speech was full of truculence and threats.

彼の演説は好戦的で脅しに満ちていた。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排除

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

その政策は特定のグループの排除を招いた。

C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

不平等

Meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

Example

Social inequity continues to be a global issue.

社会的不平等は依然としてグローバルな問題です。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

慎重に

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

指示に慎重に従ってください。

A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

肉

Meaning

animal flesh used as food

Example

We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.

私たちは肉屋から新鮮な肉を買いました。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

フォーマット

Meaning

the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document

Example

Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.

週末までにPDFフォーマットで報告書を提出してください。

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬式

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

何百人もの人々が葬式に出席し、愛された教師に敬意を表しました。

C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

濁り

Meaning

The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.

Example

The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.

水の濁りが魚を見るのを難しくしました。

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

入場

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

有効なチケットなしでは入場できません。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性の

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

レモンはとても酸っぱい味がする。

A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

シリーズ

Meaning

a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes

Example

The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

その探偵シリーズは5シーズンにわたり放送され、成功を収めた。

C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優

Meaning

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements

Example

The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.

ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。

B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

監督

Meaning

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

Example

The director gave final approval for the new movie script.

監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。

C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

冗談めかした

Meaning

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

Example

The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.

教授の冗談めかした発言がクラスを楽しませました。