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C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

キメラ
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
完璧な社会のアイデアはしばしばキメラである。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

物事の豊富な供給または溢れんばかりの供給
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
祭りでは果物とお菓子のコルヌコピアが提供されました。
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

連続的
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
工場は24時間連続したスケジュールで稼働しています。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

円
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
子供たちは円形に座っていました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

騒ぎ
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
市場での突然の騒ぎがみんなの注目を集めた。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

徴兵する
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
政府は戦争中に若い男性を徴兵しました。
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。
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

文脈の
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
文脈の意味は使用によって変わります。
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。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

コミュニティサービスの理想
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
コミュニティサービスの理想は学校で教えられるべきです。
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 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

上から目線で親切にする
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
彼はそんな些細な質問に答えることをしなかった。
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

計算する
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
総費用を計算する必要があります。
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一緒に巻いたり、ねじったりする; 巻きつけたり、絡めたりする
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
ツルは木の幹の周りを巻きつけます。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央の
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
水は人間の生存にとって中央の役割を果たします。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

針葉樹に関連する
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松の木は針葉樹で、寒冷な気候で育ちます。
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 ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

隣接
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
隣接する2軒の家が壁を共有していました。
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 /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摂氏度 (センチグレード)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
天気予報では30度セントグレードと予測されました。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

カナダの
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
彼女はカナダの文化と伝統を楽しんでいます。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

反抗的な, 不従順な
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

カウボーイ
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
カウボーイは広大な草原を馬で走り、牛を探しに行った。
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

チーズ
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
彼女はパスタに追加の風味を加えるために細かくおろしたチーズを加えました。
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。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
給料は経験に比例します。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信がある; 確信している; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
彼女は試験での自分のパフォーマンスに自信を持っていた。
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

クリスマス
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
家族は喜びと愛を持ってクリスマスを祝うために集まります。
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

カースト; カースト制度
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
古代のカースト制度は社会を異なる社会的グループに分けました。
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

カーペット
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
リビングルームのペルシャカーペットは家族の遺産でした。
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
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。
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。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好的で生き生きとした、楽しい; 社交的
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
パーティーは音楽と笑いに満ちたコンヴィヴィアルな雰囲気でした。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

サイクル / 自転車
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
彼女は毎日自転車で学校に行きます。
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

血縁関係の
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
二つの家族は彼らの祖父母を通じて血縁関係にあった。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 異常または興味深い物事
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
彼女の異文化への好奇心は、彼女を世界中に旅行させました。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

コスト効率的
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
コスト効率的な解決策は産業に利益をもたらす。
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
先生は難しい概念を明確にします。
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

キャラバン
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
商人のキャラバンは、貴重な商品を運ぶラクダと共に砂漠を越えました。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。
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。
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。
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
仕立て屋は布を正確な部分に切りました。
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

立ち向かう
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
彼女はスピーチをする前に恐怖と向き合わなければならなかった。
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

重大に
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
彼は事故で重傷を負った。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

繊毛を持つ
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
呼吸器官の繊毛細胞は粘液を肺から外に出すのを助けます。
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。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

議会の
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
その法案は強力な議会の支持を得た。
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
彼女はお茶に砂糖のキューブを入れました。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

コオロギ
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
私たちは夕方にコオロギの鳴き声を聞くことができました。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

集合体
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
市場は小さな店と食べ物の屋台の集合体です。
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/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

暗号
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
軍事的なメッセージは暗号を使って保護されます。
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

含む
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
この箱には重要な書類が含まれています。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

しわを寄せる
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
彼女は奇妙な匂いで鼻をしかめた。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

守衛; 管理人; 監督者
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校の管理人はすべての建物が清潔で安全であることを確認します。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。
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 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

結束した単位
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
初期の人類は生存のために結束した単位を作った。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

対等者
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
CEOはパートナー企業の対等者と会いました。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

かなり; 相当
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
昨年、価格はかなり上昇しました。
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。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
彼女は来年、市内の大学に通うことを望んでいます。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

最も近い
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
彼は私の最も親しい友人です。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

受取人
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
受取人は時間通りに配送を受け取りました。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

コンパス
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
ハイカーは正しい方向を見つけるためにコンパスを使った。
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 /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱, 軽蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

子供時代
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
彼女は小さな村で子供時代を過ごしました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

抜け目のない
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
彼女は不動産で抜け目のない投資をしました。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深い考察
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
彼女は決断を下す前に深く考察していた。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

複雑な問題やパズル
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
倫理的なジレンマは研究者たちを困惑させた。
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

センター
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
センターは地域の発展を促進します。
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.
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 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。
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。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

複雑な
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
彼の議論は非常に複雑で、誰も理解できませんでした。
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
将軍は兵士たちに前進するよう命じた。
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

クッキー
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
彼女は私にチョコチップクッキーをくれました。
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。