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B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

音、騒音
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教会の鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

甘やかされた
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
甘やかされた子供は、いつも欲しいものを手に入れていた。
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

地域の調和
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
地域の調和を維持するには、相互の尊重と理解が必要です。
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

監禁
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

誠実さ
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
彼女の誠実さが仕事を整理されたプロジェクトへと導いた。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
公民は市民としての責任を理解するのに役立つ。
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

カップ
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
彼女はお気に入りの陶製カップからお茶を飲みました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

補償; 報酬
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
会社は事故で負傷した労働者に対して経済的な補償を提供しました。
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。
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

締めくくる
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
私たちは五時に会議を締めくくります。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

カリヨン
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
カリヨンの鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
仕立て屋は布を正確な部分に切りました。
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

変換する
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
この部屋をオフィスに変えることができます。
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首長
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村の首長は重要な決定を下しました。
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬場
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
火葬場は墓地の近くにありました。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

貝殻
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
漁師は一日の終わりを知らせるために貝殻を吹いた。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
異なる文化について学ぶことは、多様性を理解し、評価するのに役立ちます。
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。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会議
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
気候会議では再生可能エネルギーが強調されました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深い考察
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
彼女は決断を下す前に深く考察していた。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
給料は経験に比例します。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
彼女は面接で大きな自信を持って話しました。
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。
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

ケージ
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
オウムは大きなケージに住んでいます。
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

控えめな, 内気な
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
彼女は自分の計画について聞かれたとき、控えめな笑顔を見せた。
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。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
青は彼女のお気に入りの色です。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

安い; 低価格
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
このレストランは安いが美味しい料理を提供します。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

バターバトン
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
おばあさんは新鮮なバターを作るためにチャーニングスティックを使いました。
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。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。
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 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
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。
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

関する
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
新しいプロジェクトに関する報告があります。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

キャプション
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
写真の下のキャプションは、誰がその人々であるかを説明しました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

顧客
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
店主は笑顔で顧客を迎えました。
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 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。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

コスモグラフィー
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世の学者たちは、星や惑星の地図を作成するためにコスモグラフィーを実践していました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

大きな技術で何かを完成させるまたは完璧にする
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
彼は長年の経験を持つ完璧な芸術家です。
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

皆の注目の的
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
彼女はパーティーで皆の注目の的でした。
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。
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。
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集団主義
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
集団主義は、個人の利益よりもグループの利益を重視します。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

カースィブ書き
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
先生は生徒にカースィブ書きでエッセイを書くように言いました。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

対立する物事
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由と奴隷制度はすべての点で対立しています。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

気難しい; 非常に選択的; 好きなことや受け入れることに関して特に気を使う
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
彼は食べるレストランにとても気難しい。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

文脈の
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
文脈の意味は使用によって変わります。
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

髪型
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
彼女のエレガントな髪型はパーティーで皆を感動させました。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

速い馬または狩猟馬
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
騎士は速いコーサーに乗って戦いに向かった。
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

静かな
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
静かな環境が癒しを助けます。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

率直
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
会議中の彼女の率直さは皆に感銘を与えました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大審院
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
その事件は解決のために大審院に持ち込まれました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

コンボイ
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
軍のコンボイは夜明けに砂漠を横断しました。
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

カニ
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
カニは砂の上を横向きに這って行った。
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 /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

協定
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
そのコンコルダットは国における教会の権利を確立した。
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 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
ハレー彗星は76年ごとに空に現れます。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。
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 /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

キュレーター
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
キュレーターは新しい古代の遺物の展示を組織しました。
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

連邦軍
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
連邦軍の兵士たちは戦争で勇敢に戦った。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

反訴
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
被告は原告に対して反訴を提起しました。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
昇進おめでとう!本当にこの成功に値するよ。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作曲
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
彼女の作曲はコンテストで第一位を獲得しました。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
成長のために変化は避けられない。
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

強迫; 強制;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
彼は数分おきに電話を確認したいという強迫感を感じていた。
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教会
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
村の古い教会は18世紀に建てられました。
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷たい飲み物
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
夏の暑さを乗り切るために冷たい飲み物を注文しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

協力する
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
チームは共通の目標を達成するために協力しています。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。
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。
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 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.
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。
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用する
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
弁護士は関連する判例法を引用します。
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

気候条件
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
雪が降るためには特定の気候条件が必要です。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

強制する
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
法律は市民に税金を支払うことを強制します。
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲線; カーブ
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
運転手は山道の急なカーブに近づくとスピードを落としました。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循環型経済
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
循環型経済を採用すると廃棄物を減らすことができます。
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

結合された
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
チームの共同の努力は成功をもたらしました。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

ペテン師
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
その自称治療師はペテン師として暴露された。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主に
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
その祭りは主に若者たちによって祝われます。
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火葬する
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
彼の希望に従って、葬儀の後に彼の遺体を火葬しました。
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

大災害
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
地震は都市を再構築したカタクリズムでした。
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

耳障りな音
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
クラクションの耳障りな音は集中を不可能にした。
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。