B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.

C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

詐欺師

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

Example

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

警察は最終的に車を盗んでいた詐欺師を捕まえました。

C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

文脈化する

Meaning

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

Example

The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.

先生は歴史的な出来事を学生にとってより関連性のあるものにするために文脈化しました。

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

カーラー

Meaning

A small roller used for curling hair.

Example

She used a curler to style her hair for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために髪をスタイリングするためにカールラーを使った。

C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義

Meaning

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

Example

Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.

現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

陽気な; 楽観的な; 喜びに満ちた

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

彼女は皆の日を明るく照らす陽気な性格を持っています。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋

Meaning

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

Example

The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.

魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。

C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯

Meaning

A region defined by its climate.

Example

He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.

彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。

C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

後悔している

Meaning

feeling or showing remorse or guilt

Example

She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

彼女は自分の間違いに気づいた後、後悔していた。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

気難しい; 非常に選択的; 好きなことや受け入れることに関して特に気を使う

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

Example

He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.

彼は食べるレストランにとても気難しい。

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

慎重な; 注意深い; 用心深い

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Example

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中に通りを渡るときは注意してください。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

彼女は自分のキャリアについてカウンセラーに相談した。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

混乱した

Meaning

unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled

Example

She felt confused by the complicated instructions.

彼女は複雑な指示に混乱した。

B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

集中する

Meaning

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

騒音にもかかわらず、彼女は勉強に集中しようとした。

C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

カルヴァン主義

Meaning

A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.

Example

Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.

カルヴァン主義はプロテスタント神学の形成に重要な役割を果たした。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク

Meaning

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

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。

C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

衣料品商

Meaning

a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.

Example

The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.

町の衣料品商は店の窓に素晴らしいスーツを展示しました。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

死体のような

Meaning

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

Example

His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.

彼の死体のような外見はパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

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 /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀

Meaning

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

Example

There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.

役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。

C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること

Meaning

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

Example

After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.

手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

式は正午に開始されます。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

ケーブルは大量のデータトラフィックを処理する能力を持っています。

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。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

クローゼット

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

彼女は冬のコートをドアの近くのクローゼットに保管しています。

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。

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

核心

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

問題の核心はコミュニケーション不足にあります。

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 verb /krɒs/

cross

渡る

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

私たちは木製の橋を使って川を渡りました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

継続

Meaning

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

Example

The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.

プロジェクトの継続は追加資金の確保に依存していました。

C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛細血管

Meaning

Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

Example

Broken capillaries cause dark circles.

壊れた毛細血管は暗い輪を引き起こす。

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 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

切望する

Meaning

to desire something belonging to someone else

Example

He coveted his neighbor's new car.

彼は隣人の新しい車を欲しがっていました。

C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医

Meaning

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.

Example

The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.

足病医は彼女の痛いタコと鶏眼を治療した。

B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

唱える

Meaning

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

Example

The monks chant prayers in the temple.

僧侶たちは寺で祈りを唱える。

C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪の

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Example

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

裁判官は彼を事故の責任者として有罪としました。

A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Meaning

A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.

Example

The government decided to coin a new term for the program.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

皆の注目の的

Meaning

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Example

She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.

彼女はパーティーで皆の注目の的でした。

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者

Meaning

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

Example

The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.

事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

調整

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

チーム間の調整は完璧でした。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

血縁の

Meaning

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

Example

The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.

この研究は血縁のある家族における遺伝的障害に焦点を当てました。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

コミカル

Meaning

causing or meant to cause laughter

Example

The movie had several comic scenes.

映画にはいくつかのコミカルなシーンがありました。

C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

暗号的, 謎めいた, 不明確な

Meaning

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.

Example

The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.

そのメッセージは暗号的で解読が難しかった。

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能な; 能力のある

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を扱う能力があります。

C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

地球を一周する

Meaning

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

Example

Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

マゼランは最初に地球を一周した人物です。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。

C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

焼灼する

Meaning

to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection

Example

The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.

医者は出血を止めるために傷を焼灼した。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

整合性

Meaning

Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.

Example

The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.

彼らのアイデアの整合性は、協力を容易にしました。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

彼らは素晴らしい化学反応を持ち、一緒にうまく働いています。

A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

咳

Meaning

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

Example

He has a bad cough and stayed home today.

彼はひどい咳があるので、今日は家にいました。

A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完了する

Meaning

to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end

Example

She managed to complete the project on time.

彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに完了させました。

C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

連結する

Meaning

To link things together in a series or chain.

Example

The program concatenates two strings into one.

プログラムは二つの文字列を一つに連結します。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。

C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.

Example

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

機密; 私的; 秘密として保持することを意図する

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

この情報は機密として取り扱ってください。

C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

聖杯

Meaning

A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.

Example

The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.

祭司は儀式中に金の聖杯を掲げました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

称賛に値する

Meaning

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

Example

She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了するために称賛に値する努力をしました。

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。

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

担保、ローンの保証として提供される資産

Meaning

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

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

銀行はローン承認のために担保を要求します。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

市議会議員

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

市議会議員は地元の問題を議論するために公開会議を開きました。

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。

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。

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒い; 冷たい; 無愛想;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

冷たい冬の風がみんなを震えさせた。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり

Meaning

a group or gathering of witches

Example

The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.

魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陸

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

アジアは世界で最も大きな大陸です。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

認知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

認知機能は練習と学習によって改善されます。

C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

発送者

Meaning

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

Example

The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.

発送者は商品を倉庫に送った。

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

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。

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

騒々しいパーティー

Meaning

A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.

Example

They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.

彼らは一晩のワイルドな騒々しいパーティーの後、疲れ切っていた。

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 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。

C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

Example

She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.

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。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

捻じれの複数形; いくつかのねじれたまたは曲がった形

Meaning

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

Example

The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.

魔術師のコンタ―ションは観客を驚かせた。

C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老婆

Meaning

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

Example

The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.

子供たちは森の中の邪悪な老婆の話に怖がっていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。

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 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning

complete freedom to act as one wishes

Example

The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.

C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

戦車

Meaning

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

Example

The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.

戦士はその戦車に乗って勇敢に戦いに挑みました。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる

Meaning

to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism

Example

The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.

伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小さな王冠

Meaning

a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble

Example

She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.

彼女は式典のために頭に繊細な小さな王冠をかぶっていました。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

色

Meaning

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Blue is her favorite color.

青は彼女のお気に入りの色です。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

考慮する

Meaning

to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision

Example

She is considering studying abroad next year.

彼女は来年海外で学ぶことを考えています。

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

コンセンサス

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

長い議論の後、コンセンサスが得られました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。

C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ぶっきらぼう

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Example

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

彼のぶっきらぼうな返答は、皆を不快にさせた。

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

服を着た / 覆われた

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

騎士は輝く鎧を着ていた。

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

ケーキ

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

彼らは誕生日パーティーのためにチョコレートケーキを注文しました。

C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

手相占い

Meaning

The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.

Example

The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.

年老いた女性は手相占いを実践し、旅行者に未来を予言しました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning

to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior

Example

The teacher conducted the exam fairly.

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。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。

B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

創造性

Meaning

The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.

Example

His creativity was evident in his artwork.

彼の創造力は彼の芸術作品に明らかでした。

C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮膚の硬化部分

Meaning

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.

Example

A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.

毎日道具を使うことで、彼の手のひらにカラスができました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

フランスの城

Meaning

a large French country house or castle

Example

They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.

彼らはフランスの美しい城に泊まりました。