B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

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。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

ヨーグルト

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

彼女はサラダに新鮮なヨーグルトを加えて、酸味を与えました。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

カーボンニュートラル

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

この会社は2030年までにカーボンニュートラルを達成することを目指しています。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

連立

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

いくつかの政党が新しい法律を通すために連立を組んだ。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性的

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

彼女は慢性的な背中の痛みに悩まされています。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

思いやり

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

彼女はホームレスの子供たちに食べ物と避難所を提供することで大きな思いやりを示しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

シナモン

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

シナモンはしばしばベーキングやデザートに使われます。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相関

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.

研究者たちは、食事と心臓病との間に強い相関関係があることを発見しました。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

協力的

Meaning

willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose

Example

She was very cooperative during the interview process.

彼女は面接の過程で非常に協力的でした。

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

機嫌が悪い

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

その子供はお腹が空くと機嫌が悪くなります。

B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化粧品

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

Example

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

彼女は肌のために新しいコスメティッククリームを買いました。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

カシューナッツ

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

カシューナッツは、料理や健康的なおやつに使われることがよくあります。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。

B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

炭水化物

Meaning

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

Example

Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.

ご飯とポテトは炭水化物が豊富です。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

ありふれた

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

スマートフォンは現代生活でありふれたものになった。

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

議員

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

市議会議員は地域の道路について話しました。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。

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。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服する

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

軍隊は敵の領土を征服することに成功しました。

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

競争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

競争力は経済的持続可能性にとって重要です。

B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分類された

Meaning

Placed in a particular class or group.

Example

The city was categorized as highly polluted.

その都市は高度に汚染されていると分類されました。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。

B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

車両

Meaning

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

Example

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

私たちはファーストクラスの車両で席を見つけました。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

相談

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

相談は重要でした。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

セロリ

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.

私はスープにセロリを加えて、さらに風味を増しました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

Example

The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.

キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

その布は触るとざらざらしていた。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

災害

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震は地域全体にとって災害でした。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

カムバック

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手は何年もの沈黙の後、見事なカムバックを果たした。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

基準

Meaning

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

Example

The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.

候補者は厳格な基準に基づいて評価されました。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

ゴキブリ

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

ゴキブリが台所の床を素早く走った。

B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

カタログ

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

Example

The library provides an online catalog of all available books.

図書館はすべての利用可能な本のオンラインカタログを提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

宅配便

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

クーリエは時間通りに書類を配達しました。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指揮者 / 導体

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

指揮者はオーケストラを始めるためにバトンを振りました。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

子牛は母親の近くにいました。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建設する

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

彼らは川に新しい橋を建設する予定です。

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

細胞の

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

セルラー技術は通信を革新しました。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

カメレオン

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

カメレオンは緑色から茶色に色を変えました。

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委員会

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

委員会は憲法改正を提案します。

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。

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

発表後、状況はカオティックになった。

B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

チャーター / レンタル

Meaning

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

Example

The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.

その会社は旅行のためにバスをチャーターすることに決めました。

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。

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。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

会議

Meaning

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

Example

The international congress on climate change will be held next year.

気候変動に関する国際会議は来年開催されます。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

子グマ

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

子グマは保護のために母親の近くにいました。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

司令官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

司令官は部隊に前進するよう命じました。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

一貫して

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

彼女は学業で一貫して良い成績を収めています。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥協する

Meaning

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

Example

Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.

過度の共有はあなたのプライバシーを危険にさらす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

犯人

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察は強盗の背後にいる犯人を捕まえた。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

カモフラージュ

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

兵士たちは敵から隠れるためにカモフラージュを使用しました。

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。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分類

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

動物の分類は、彼らの生物学を理解するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

料理の

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

料理の進歩は食事体験を向上させます。

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。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

コーディネーター

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

イベントのコーディネーターはすべてを完璧に管理しました。

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 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

衝突する、ぶつかる

Meaning

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

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

二台の車が交差点で衝突しました。

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

キューバの

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

私たちはカフェでおいしいキューバのコーヒーを楽しみました。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

コンポーネント

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

エンジンは車の最も重要なコンポーネントです。

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。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

構成する

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

これらの文書は、両者間の法的契約を構成しています。

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。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

検閲

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府はその物議を醸す映画を検閲しようとしました。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

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

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢な; 恐れを知らない; 危険に立ち向かう勇気を示す

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から家族を救出した。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する

Meaning

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

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

タラ

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

漁師は北大西洋で大きなタラを捕まえた。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。

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。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

対応する

Meaning

matching or related to something

Example

The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.

本の対応するページは、そのプロセスを詳細に説明しています。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集団的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

勝利の日は私たちの集団的誇りを象徴しています。

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信する

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

私は定期的に古い友達と通信しています。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

銅は良い電気導体です。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脳震盪

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちた後、脳震盪を受けました。

B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

コンパイルする

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

彼女は調査データを詳細なレポートにコンパイルしました。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。