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。

C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

中央集権化

Meaning

The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.

Example

Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.

過度の中央集権化は意思決定の速度を遅くすることがあります。

C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

カンタータ

Meaning

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.

合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。

C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

高い音できしむ音を立てる

Meaning

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

Example

The old door creaked as she opened it.

古いドアは彼女が開けるときにきしんだ。

C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。

B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大砲

Meaning

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

Example

The castle was defended by several large cannons.

城は数台の大きなキャノンで守られていた。

B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。

A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

クレイジー; 極端に愚か; 何かに非常に熱狂している

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something

Example

That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.

それはクレイジーなアイデアですが、うまくいくかもしれません。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

貢献者

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

彼は地元の新聞の定期的な貢献者でした。

C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

カルミン

Meaning

a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal

Example

The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.

アーティストはカーミンと白を混ぜて、美しいピンク色の色合いを作り出しました。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

キャビン

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

彼らは山中の快適なキャビンで週末を過ごしました。

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

批評家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

映画批評家は監督の最新映画を称賛しました。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。

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。

C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

リボンのロゼット

Meaning

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

Example

The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.

兵士は帽子に赤いリボンのロゼットを付けていました。

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 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。

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

封鎖線

Meaning

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

Example

The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。

C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す

Meaning

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

Example

Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.

隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。

C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

確認する

Meaning

Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Example

The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.

証人は被告の証言を裏付けました。

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。

C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集する

Meaning

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

Example

The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.

委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。

C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

カルバート

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

重い雨水が橋の下のカルバートを通って流れました。

C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

細かいことにこだわる; 批判的

Meaning

tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical

Example

His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.

彼の細かいことにこだわるコメントは、会議をとても不快なものにしました。

C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

珍しい物

Meaning

a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity

Example

She bought a curio from the antique shop.

彼女は骨董店で珍しい物を買いました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同僚

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

彼女はオフィスパーティーに同僚を招待しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

軽い笑い

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement

Example

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

彼は面白いジョークを聞いて軽くクスクス笑った。

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

コスモスの花

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

コスモスの花は夏の風にそよいで、草地を横切っていました。

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。

C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

肉食動物

Meaning

feeding on other animals; meat-eating

Example

Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.

ライオンは他の動物を狩って食べる肉食動物です。

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。

C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家

Meaning

a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions

Example

The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.

作曲家は新聞のためにテキストを慎重に整理しました。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

裂ける, 切る

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

彼は斧を使って木を割った。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

説得力のある

Meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Example

His cogent argument convinced the jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は陪審員を納得させた。

B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

逆に

Meaning

in an opposite or contrary manner

Example

He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.

彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

主張する

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

彼は自分が正当な所有者だと主張しています。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。

C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

圧縮

Meaning

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Example

File compression helps reduce storage requirements.

ファイル圧縮はストレージ要件を削減するのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

論争のある

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

その論争的な問題は、世界のリーダーたちを分裂させました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼儀、相互尊重

Meaning

Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.

Example

The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.

会議は礼儀と尊重の精神で行われました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

複雑

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

機械の指示は従うにはあまりにも複雑です。

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

カタルシス

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

彼女の日記に書くことは、彼女にとって一種のカタルシスでした。

C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

形態

Meaning

The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.

Example

The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.

科学者はタンパク質の分子構造を研究した。

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。

C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

共謀する

Meaning

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

Example

The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.

2社は市場で価格を決定するために共謀しました。

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 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙に回避する、または障害や規則を回り道する方法を見つける

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

彼はセキュリティシステムを回避しようとした。

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 /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。

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。

C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;

Meaning

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

Example

The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.

広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的

Meaning

Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.

Example

The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.

政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。

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.

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 /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。

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。

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 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

災害; 大惨事

Meaning

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Example

The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.

地震は恐ろしいカラミティで、何千人もの家族に影響を与えました。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

継続

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。

C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

転覆する

Meaning

to overturn in the water

Example

The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.

小さな漁船が嵐の中で転覆した。

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

創造者

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

彼は多くの成功したスタートアップのクリエイターです。

C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

車両のシャーシ

Meaning

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

Example

The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.

整備士は車のシャーシに損傷がないか確認しました。

C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

風上に最も近い帆走

Meaning

of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Example

The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.

ヨットは波を切りながら風上に近い方向で進んでいた。

C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地

Meaning

a military base or permanent military station

Example

The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.

兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

核心

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

問題の核心はコミュニケーション不足にあります。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要な

Meaning

Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.

Example

The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.

その会議はプロジェクトの未来にとって重要でした。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

カウンセリング

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

彼女はストレスを管理するためにカウンセリングを受けた。

C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

災害の規模を理解することは難しい。

C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

請求者

Meaning

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

Example

The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.

事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。

A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

コメディ

Meaning

A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.

Example

We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.

私たちは劇場で面白いコメディを見ました。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

揺り籠

Meaning

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.

赤ちゃんは揺り籠で静かに寝ています。

C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

お悔やみ

Meaning

An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.

Example

She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.

彼女は悲しみに沈んでいる家族に心からのお悔やみを伝えました。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。

C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

クラリオン

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

Example

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。

C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

愛撫

Meaning

a gentle or loving touch

Example

The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.

母親の優しい愛撫が泣いている赤ちゃんを落ち着かせた。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

連邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。

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。

A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

作り出す

Meaning

To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen

Example

Pollution creates environmental and health issues.

汚染は環境と健康問題を引き起こします。

C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

愚痴

Meaning

continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way

Example

His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.

彼の愚痴っぽい態度はチームワークを難しくします。

C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

騒々しい

Meaning

making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily

Example

The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.

騒々しい観客がバンドにアンコールを要求した。

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

協力

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

協力は効果的な問題解決を確保します。

C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の

Meaning

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Example

Dry leaves are highly combustible.

乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。

C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

結束

Meaning

The action or fact of forming a united whole.

Example

The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.

チームはプロジェクト全体を通して素晴らしい結束を見せました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない

Meaning

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

Example

The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.

映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー

Meaning

The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.

Example

The university attracts students of high caliber.

その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。

C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

発送者

Meaning

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

Example

The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.

発送者は商品を倉庫に送った。

C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム

Meaning

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

Example

The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.

歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

慎重に

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

指示に慎重に従ってください。

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

細胞 / セル

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚人は小さなセルに閉じ込められた。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

心配な

Meaning

worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something

Example

She was concerned about her mother's health.

彼女は母親の健康について心配していた。

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。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 閉鎖されたエリア

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

科学者はラボで化学化合物を研究しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

途切れのない; 終わりのない

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

途切れのない雨は三日間続いた。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

賢い, すばらしい

Meaning

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

Example

She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.

彼女はそのパズルを素早く解くのに十分賢いです。

C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する

Meaning

To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.

Example

The software can compute the total cost in seconds.

そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

カレーの葉

Meaning

aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking

Example

Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.

新鮮なカレーの葉はインディアン料理に本格的な風味を加えます。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

缶

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

私は昼食のためにスープの缶を開けました。

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸せ

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

コーダ

Meaning

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

Example

The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.

その小説は、テーマを結びつける反省的なコーダで終わります。