C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

Example

The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.

ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。

C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

寛容

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

裁判官は寛容を示し、彼の判決を軽減しました。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

セラピー

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

遺伝子治療は遺伝性疾患に希望を与えます。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

神託的

Meaning

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

Example

The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.

その老婦人は未来について神託的な警告をした。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期的に

Meaning

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Example

She exercises regularly to stay healthy.

彼女は健康を保つために定期的に運動します。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

発音

Meaning

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

Example

Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.

彼女のフランス語の単語の発音は大きく向上した。

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脈; 血管

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

看護師は彼の腕に血を取るための静脈を見つけました。

B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

証言; 証拠

Meaning

a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof

Example

The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

証人は裁判中に説得力のある証言をしました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流

Meaning

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Example

The tributary joins the main river near the city.

支流は都市の近くで本流と合流します。

C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning

A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.

Example

The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

冒涜

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

寺院から盗むことは冒涜と見なされていました。

B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

列; 行列

Meaning

a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence

Example

We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.

映画のチケットを買うために長い行列で待たなければなりませんでした。

B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

耳が聞こえない; 聴覚障害がある

Meaning

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

Example

The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.

そのろうの子供は手話を使ってコミュニケーションを学びました。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

収束

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技術の収束が産業を革命的に変革しています。

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

私は庭に種を植えました。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。

A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

ステップ

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

昔風の

Meaning

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

Example

He still wears an old-fashioned hat.

彼は今でも昔風の帽子をかぶっています。

C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

噛む

Meaning

to chew food thoroughly before swallowing

Example

He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.

彼はゆっくりとパンを噛んで飲み込んだ。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

情熱的な

Meaning

Filled with or showing great emotion.

Example

She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.

彼女は人権について情熱的なスピーチを行いました。

C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠術をかける

Meaning

to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply

Example

The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.

マジシャンは観客をヒプノタイズしようとした。

A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

満足

Meaning

feeling happy or satisfied with something

Example

She was pleased with her exam results.

彼女は試験の結果に満足していました。

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

ずるい, 狡猾, 騙し

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

ずる賢いキツネは再び狩人たちをかわしました。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自己 indulgence

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

彼の自己満足の週末は、甘いものを食べて映画を見続けることが含まれていました。

C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩

Meaning

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

Example

The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.

医者は学生たちに分娩の段階を説明しました。

C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪み

Meaning

Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.

Example

The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.

その政治家は、彼の答えの歪みについて批判された。

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

明らか

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

それがすぐに明らかになった、彼が真実を話していないことが。

C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学問的な

Meaning

Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.

Example

The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.

学校は毎年学問的な競技を開催します。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

Example

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

進んだ

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

彼は高度な数学のレベルを学んでいます。

C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

Example

Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

枠組み

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

枠組みはシステムの基盤を定義します。

C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性

Meaning

The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.

Example

The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.

月の位相の周期性は何世紀にもわたって人々を魅了してきた。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。

C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

慎重に

Meaning

in a very careful or cautious manner

Example

She walked gingerly on the icy path.

彼女は氷の道を慎重に歩いた。

C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

にじみ出る

Meaning

to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores

Example

Blood began to ooze from the small cut.

血が小さな切り傷からにじみ出た。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

満ちた

Meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Example

The book is replete with fascinating historical details.

その本は魅力的な歴史的詳細で満ちています。

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

フルート

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

彼は自分のフルートで甘いメロディーを演奏しました。

A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

あげる

Meaning

to freely transfer something to someone

Example

I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.

私は友達に誕生日にプレゼントをあげます。

C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度

Meaning

Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.

Example

High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.

高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

視力

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

夕日の光景は彼女を驚かせた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する

Meaning

to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors

Example

She inherited her grandmother's house.

彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

Example

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning

The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.

Example

Respiration is essential for all living beings.

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小道

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

狭い小道が隠れた庭へと続いていた。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

労働力

Meaning

the people engaged in or available for work

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.

その会社は労働力を20％拡大する計画を立てています。

C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

コレクション

Meaning

the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order

Example

The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.

図書館員は古い手稿のコレクションに数時間を費やしました。

A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

訪れる

Meaning

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

Example

We plan to visit the museum this weekend.

私たちは今週末に博物館を訪れる予定です。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。

A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

情報

Meaning

information; knowledge or facts about something or someone

Example

She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.

彼女は会議に必要なすべての情報を私にくれました。

A2 verb /liːd/

lead

導く

Meaning

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

Example

He led the team to victory.

彼はチームを勝利に導いた。

B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

フレーズ

Meaning

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

Example

Learn common phrases for daily use.

日常的な使用のための一般的なフレーズを学びましょう。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

非アクティブ

Meaning

not active; not working; dormant; idle

Example

The volcano has been inactive for over a century.

この火山は1世紀以上も活動していない。

C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不規則性

Meaning

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

Example

The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.

監査により、その会社の記録にいくつかの財務上の不規則性が明らかになった。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

銅

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

その像は固い銅でできていました。

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

今

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

私は今勉強しています。

C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

元帳

Meaning

a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type

Example

The accountant updated the company ledger daily.

会計士は毎日会社の元帳を更新しました。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

裂ける

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

紙を破らないように気をつけてください。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

異なる; 類似していない

Meaning

different from; not similar to

Example

Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.

彼の兄とは異なり、彼は静かな活動を好む。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整然とした、スリムで健康的な

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

彼女は庭を非常に整然とした状態に保っています。

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 ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

エコフレンドリー技術

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

エコフレンドリー技術は汚染を軽減することができます。

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

極度の肉体的または精神的苦痛; 激しい痛み

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故後、彼は激しい痛みに苦しんでいた。

C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

長い嘆き; 悲しみの苦情; 災難のリスト

Meaning

a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief

Example

The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.

新聞の社説は社会における道徳的価値の衰退についてのジェレミアッドだった。

C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

狂信的

Meaning

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

Example

He was a rabid fan of the football team.

彼はサッカーチームの狂信的なファンだった。

C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水

Meaning

Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.

Example

The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.

使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

注意深い; 意識的

Meaning

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Example

She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.

彼女は常に自分の周りに注意を払い、詳細に気を配っています。

C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

謎めいた

Meaning

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

Example

He gave me an enigmatic smile.

彼は私に謎めいた笑顔を見せた。

A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

逆さま; 逆順

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Example

He counted backwards from ten to one.

彼は十から一まで逆さに数えました。

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引用; 見積もり

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。

C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた

Meaning

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

Example

He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.

彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

価値の上昇

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

不動産は通常、時間の経過とともに価値が上昇します。

A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

二十

Meaning

the number equivalent to 20

Example

He is twenty years old.

彼は20歳です。

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

産業化

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

産業化は世界経済を劇的に変えました。

C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning

easily annoyed or made angry

Example

She became irritable after working long hours without rest.

C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨な

Meaning

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable

Example

He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.

彼は試合に負けたとき、悲惨な顔をして僕を見た。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

風の強い

Meaning

characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little

Example

It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.

風がとても強くて、傘がひっくり返った。

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル

Meaning

An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity

Example

The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

日常

Meaning

common or ordinary; occurring daily

Example

These shoes are perfect for everyday use.

これらの靴は日常使いに最適です。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

Meaning

To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.

Example

The university was endowed with a generous donation.

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

啓示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

その本はその政治家に関する衝撃的な啓示で満ちていました。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要不可欠

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水は生命にとって必要不可欠です。

A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

一人

Meaning

having no one else present; on one's own

Example

She prefers to live alone in her apartment.

彼女はアパートで一人で暮らすのを好む。

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

混乱

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

政治的な混乱は大規模な抗議行動を引き起こした。

B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機

Meaning

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。

B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

Apricot

アプリコット

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

アプリコットの木は夏に甘い果物を実らせる。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬間

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

彼は躊躇うことなく瞬時に返答した。

B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Meaning

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.

Example

Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.

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。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な

Meaning

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

Example

His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.

彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

間違った

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

車のエンジンに何か間違ったことがあるようです。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

惜しみなく

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために惜しみなくお金を寄付した。

B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

ブーンという音

Meaning

to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest

Example

I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.

会議中に電話がブーンと鳴るのが聞こえた。

B1 noun dɛt

debt

借金

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

高い負債レベルは、金融危機を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

ワタリガラス

Meaning

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Example

The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.

ワタリガラスが古いオークの木に止まり、大きな声で鳴いた。

C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる

Meaning

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome

Example

His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.

彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで美しい歌を歌った。

C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳

Meaning

The act or sport of swimming.

Example

She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.

彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期の

Meaning

in an initial stage; beginning to develop

Example

The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.

初期の嵐が空を暗く重くさせた。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

election

選挙

Meaning

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

Example

The election will be held next month.

選挙は来月行われます。

C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価

Meaning

to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone

Example

Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.

多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。

B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識

Meaning

Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.

Example

He earned recognition after years of struggle.

彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命的に変える

Meaning

Change (something) radically or fundamentally.

Example

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.

人工知能は医療分野を革命化する準備ができています。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

Example

The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.

C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要

Meaning

of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences

Example

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.

平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行

Meaning

A line of verse with ten syllables.

Example

The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.

詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。