B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

クラスター

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

ぶどうは密なクラスターで成長した。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

プランテーション

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

サトウキビのプランテーションは谷を越えて数マイルも広がっていました。

B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐った; 悪い

Meaning

decayed; spoiled; bad

Example

The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.

リンゴは腐っていて、捨てるべきです。

B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

専門知識

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

彼のグラフィックデザインの専門知識は広く認められています。

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

レクリエーション活動; 何かを再び存在させるプロセス

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

公園は子供と大人のためにレクリエーション施設を提供しています。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;

Meaning

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

締める

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

彼は棚を固定するためにネジを締めました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

無意識; 意識を失った

Meaning

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

Example

The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.

患者は手術後、数時間無意識の状態でした。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神話的な

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

ドラゴンは多くの文化に登場する神話的な生き物です。

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

整列

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

惑星の整列は天体イベントのために完璧でした。

B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

パレスチナの

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

パレスチナの人々は豊かな文化遺産を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

代理はマネージャー不在時に会議を主導します。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行儀が悪い

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

子供たちは学校の集会で行儀が悪かった。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

代用品

Meaning

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

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

お金は本物の幸せの代用品にはなりません。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七つの習慣

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

習慣はバランスの取れたライフスタイルを維持するのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

Example

Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

彼女の人間行動に対する洞察力は、彼女を成功した心理学者にした。

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 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

農業

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

持続可能な農業は環境保護に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

愚かなまたは不注意なミス; 判断における重大な誤り。

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

彼の失敗は会社に大きな損失を与えました。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

優勢な

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

絵画の中で優勢な色は青です。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

熱と咳はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

用量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医者は6時間ごとに1回薬のドーズを処方しました。

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

不安そうに

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

彼女は試験の結果を不安そうに待っていた。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

ジャーナリズム

Meaning

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

Example

He studied journalism to become a news reporter.

彼はニュースリポーターになるためにジャーナリズムを学びました。

B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

質感

Meaning

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

Example

The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.

その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非営利団体

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

彼女は子供たちを助ける非営利団体で働いています。

B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

現れる

Meaning

To come forth, appear, or arise from something

Example

A major health crisis emerges from pollution.

重大な健康危機が汚染から現れる。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

配送

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

天候条件により商品の配送が遅れました。

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

インタラクティブ

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

インタラクティブな学習は、学生が授業に参加し続けるのを助けます。

B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

全く

Meaning

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

Example

She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.

彼女はその問題に全く興味がありません。

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

強烈

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

事故後、彼女は強烈な痛みを感じました。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

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 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

岩だらけの; 不安定な; 難しい

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

岩だらけの道は観光客のハイキングを難しくしました。

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

間接的に

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

その政策は中小企業に間接的に影響した。

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

語り手

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

語り手は複雑なプロットを通じて観客を導きました。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

エンパワーメント

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

エンパワーメントのイニシアチブは自信を高めます。

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分離する

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

彼女はノートからページを切り離しました。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

マインドフルネス

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

マインドフルネスの実践は集中力と感情のバランスを改善します。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。

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 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

抱きしめる

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

彼女は空港で友達を抱きしめました。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Example

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。

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 /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

オートミール

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

彼女は毎朝、朝食にオートミールを一杯食べます。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不本意に

Meaning

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

Example

She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.

彼女は不本意に会議に出席することに同意した。

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

ロースト肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

ロースト肉は完璧に調味され、柔らかかった。

B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

モデレーター

Meaning

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

Example

The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.

モデレーターは各パネリストに自分の意見を共有するように頼みました。

B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

粘り強さ

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

彼の粘り強さは最終的に報われ、仕事を得ることができました。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不適切

Meaning

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example

It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.

図書館で大声で話すのは不適切でした。

B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

寛大さ

Meaning

the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely

Example

The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.

億万長者の寛大さは、彼の病院への多くの慈善寄付に明らかでした。

B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間

Meaning

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

Example

He was placed on probation for six months.

彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。

B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

嘲笑する

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

Example

The students mocked his accent during class.

学生たちは授業中に彼のアクセントを嘲笑しました。

B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

Example

The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.

このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。

B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集して

Meaning

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

Example

The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.

森は高い松の木で密集して覆われていた。

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

震える

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

無関心

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

彼女は試合の結果に無関心だった。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

統合する

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新しいシステムは複数のソースからデータを統合します。

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

結び目

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

船乗りはボートを安全に停泊させるためにしっかりとしたノットを結びました。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。

B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

過剰摂取

Meaning

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

Example

He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.

薬物の過剰摂取で病院に運ばれました。

B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

鷹

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

鷹は獲物を探して畑の上を高く飛んだ。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。

B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

Example

We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

あいまい; 不確か

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

彼の説明は私にはあまりにもあいまいで、理解できませんでした。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷路

Meaning

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

Example

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

子供たちは収穫祭のとうもろこしの迷路で迷子になった。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

十分な; 充実した; 余裕のある

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

プロジェクトを締め切り前に終わらせるための十分な時間があります。

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

アルミニウム

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

飛行機の機体は強いが軽いアルミニウムで作られています。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

登録する

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングのコースに登録することを決めました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。

B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

許す

Meaning

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

Example

She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.

彼女は許す性格を持っており、ほとんど恨みを抱きません。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐怖; 驚き; 驚愕

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

大きな雷の音で、彼女は恐怖を感じてコーヒーカップを落としました。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金魚

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

金魚はガラスの鉢の中をぐるぐる泳いでいました。

B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的な

Meaning

relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area

Example

The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.

その国の地理的な位置は重要な貿易拠点となっています。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

疲れさせる

Meaning

to tire out completely; to use up resources

Example

The long journey exhausted the children.

長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

多数の; たくさんの; 豊富な

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

定期的な運動には数多くの利点があります。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

映画製作者

Meaning

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

Example

He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.

彼は業界で有名なフィルムメーカーです。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

本当に

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

彼女は本当に環境のことを気にかけています。

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 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

廃棄物管理は環境の持続可能性にとって必要不可欠です。

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

ロバスト

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

ロバストなインフラは信頼できる通信を保証します。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

見えない; 前に見たり気づいたりしたことがない

Meaning

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

Example

The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.

自然界の見えない力は非常に強力である可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分的に; 完全ではない;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

その建物は火事で部分的に破壊されました。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。

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 ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

倫理的

Meaning

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Example

Ethical considerations guide decisions.

倫理的な考慮が決定を導く。

B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

準備的な; 入門的な; 準備のための

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

彼女は最終試験の前に準備クラスに参加しました。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

マラリア

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

マラリアは熱帯地域で一般的な病気です。