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C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

開始
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽な
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
彼の滑稽な表情は皆を笑わせました。
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑戦
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
挑戦を乗り越えることは、個人的な成長の鍵です。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警告的な
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
その報告書は無計画な支出について警告的なメッセージを示している。
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

カリフラワー
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
ローストしたカリフラワーはおいしくて健康的なサイドディッシュです。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

自重トレーニング
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
彼女は毎朝公園でカリステニクスを練習しています。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

クライマックス
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
映画は最後の戦闘シーンでクライマックスに達しました。
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱団
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
式典中、合唱団は美しく歌いました。
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

トウモロコシ
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
私たちは夕食にトウモロコシをグリルしました。
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 /kɔːrd/

cord

ひも
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
彼は強いひもで荷物を結びました。
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 /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

仲間意識, 友情, 連帯感
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
チームメイト間の仲間意識は感動的でした。
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

映画館
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
私たちは新しい映画を見るために映画館へ行った。
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

裁判所または注目や好意を求める場所
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
彼は裁判官に敬意を示して求婚した。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

機密; 私的; 秘密として保持することを意図する
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
この情報は機密として取り扱ってください。
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

カジュアルに; リラックスして非公式に
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
彼はカジュアルに出発することを言った。
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全に
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
部屋は完全に静かでした。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

地図製作者
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
カートグラファーは新しい地域の地図を慎重に描きました。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。
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 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。
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

正しい
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
彼女が言った答えは正しかった。
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。
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

キャンペーン
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
環境キャンペーンは気候変動に対する意識を効果的に高めました。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

口語表現
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
その小説は地域の口語表現で満ちている。
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

亀裂
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
トカゲは石の間の亀裂に隠れていた。
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

クミン
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
クミンはインディア料理と中東料理で重要なスパイスです。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

無礼
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
彼女の親切な招待を断るのは無礼だろう。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

カルダモン
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
レシピにはひとつまみの粉末カルダモンが必要です。
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

競争
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
競争は言語グループ間で増加しました。
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治的集会
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
党は大統領候補者を指名するために集会を開いた。
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

騎士道
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
騎士は騎士道の規範に従って生きていました。
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。
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

コンソーシアム
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

請負業者
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
請負業者は建設プロジェクトを期限内に完了しました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

カルシウム塩の沈着によって硬化する
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
時間が経つにつれて、組織はカルシファイして柔軟性を失いました。
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

慎重
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
彼女は見知らぬ人を信頼することに慎重だった。
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

熟考する
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
彼は川のそばに座って、未来の計画について考えました。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

収束する
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
2つの川は湖に入る前に収束する道を持っています。
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。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

寒い; 辛い唐辛子;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
シェフはカレーを辛くするために赤いチリを加えました。
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝固剤
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
医者は出血をすぐに止めるために凝固剤を使いました。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一緒に巻いたり、ねじったりする; 巻きつけたり、絡めたりする
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
ツルは木の幹の周りを巻きつけます。
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。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

陰険な
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
彼は権力のために人々を操る陰険な政治家です。
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。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

反抗的な, 不従順な
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

慎重, 用心深い, 予見的
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
投資家は意思決定を下す前に慎重でなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

有罪
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
陪審員はその犯罪における彼の有罪の程度を考慮しました。
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

監護; 拘留; 保護
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
離婚後、彼らは子供たちの監護権を平等に分けました。
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

チャンス
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
彼はチャンスを取り、仕事に応募した。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

清純; 徳
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
彼女は清純で徳のある生活をしました。
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

告白
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
容疑者は警察に完全な告白をした。
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

コケットな女性
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
彼女はコケットで、パーティーで誰にでも魅力を振りまいていました。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

過度に従順
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
彼は彼らの要求を断るにはあまりにも従順すぎた。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

決定的な; 最終的な; 問題を完全に解決する
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
その証拠は決定的であり、疑う余地を残さなかった。
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

ケンタウロス
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
ケンタウロスはギリシャ神話においてよく知られた存在です。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

著作権
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
彼女はその本の著作権を持っています。
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
オンラインショッピングの便利さは、製品を購入する方法を変えました。
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

カプセル。薬の1回分を含むゼラチン製の小さな溶解ケースで、丸ごと飲み込む。
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
カプセルはコントロールされた環境を含んでいます。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

ボートのひび割れを塞ぐ
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
作業員たちは古いボートの継ぎ目をコーキングして漏れを防いだ。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充電
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
電気自動車の充電ステーションは都市で増えています。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

結晶化する
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
彼女のあいまいな考えは、明確な計画に結晶化し始めた。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会議
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
リーダーたちは戦略を話し合うために秘密のコンクレーブに集まりました。
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

力を入れて登る
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
子供たちは洞窟に到達するために岩を登った。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

対比; 違い; 比較
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
都市生活と農村生活の対比は非常に顕著です。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

物事の豊富な供給または溢れんばかりの供給
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
祭りでは果物とお菓子のコルヌコピアが提供されました。
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

おだてる
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会議参加者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
各会議参加者は登録デスクでバッジを受け取りました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

強い欲求
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
彼女は毎晩チョコレートが欲しくなる。
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同時に行われる、並行する、同じ時間に行われる
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
会議では、さまざまなトピックに関する並行セッションが行われました。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

会社
Meaning
a business organization; the presence of other people
Example
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
彼女は手作りの製品を販売するために自分の会社を始めました。
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

構想; アイデア; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
この革新的なプロジェクトの構想には数ヶ月のブレインストーミングが必要でした。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小さな王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
彼女は式典のために頭に繊細な小さな王冠をかぶっていました。
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隠す
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
彼は微笑みの背後に自分の失望を隠そうとした。
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

コピー
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
会議のためにこの文書をコピーしてください。
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

連結する
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
プログラムは二つの文字列を一つに連結します。
A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
警察は犯罪を調査しています。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

強迫的
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
彼は賭けをやめられない強迫的なギャンブラーです。
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

感染
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
恐怖は群衆の中で感染のように広がった。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

集合体
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
市場は小さな店と食べ物の屋台の集合体です。
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

落ち着いて
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
彼女は怒っているにもかかわらず落ち着いて話しました。
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
再生可能な都市の概念化は画期的です。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

コミットメント
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
大統領は環境保護へのコミットメントを再確認した。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

コオロギ
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
私たちは夕方にコオロギの鳴き声を聞くことができました。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

チェンジマネジメント
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
チェンジマネジメントはスムーズな移行を保証します。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

小さくて排他的なグループ
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
彼は毎週金曜日に会うアーティストのグループに属していました。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
彼は多くの浮き沈みを経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

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