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。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒; 毒性; 致命的

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly

Example

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

そのヘビは非常に有毒で危険です。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

受取人

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

受取人は時間通りに配送を受け取りました。

B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

ワンピース

Meaning

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

Example

The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.

小さな女の子は誕生日パーティーにピンクのワンピースを着て行きました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

展望, 予測

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年の経済の展望は前向きです。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に

Meaning

in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner

Example

The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.

午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。

C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

シタール

Meaning

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

Example

The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.

シタールはインディアン・クラシック音楽の中で美しいラガを作り出します。

A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

日本語

Meaning

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

Example

She loves Japanese culture and traditions.

彼女は日本の文化と伝統が大好きです。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

仮の合意は来月レビューされます。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

水素

Meaning

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

Example

Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.

水素は多くのエネルギーシステムでクリーンな燃料として使用されています。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

エスカレート

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

高齢化する人口は警告的な速度でエスカレートしています。

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静な、無表情な

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。

C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地

Meaning

An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.

Example

The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.

小屋は静かな草地に囲まれていました。

B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience

Example

Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.

夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。

C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる

Meaning

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Example

The accident maimed several passengers.

事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。

C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

日焼けした

Meaning

Having a dark complexion or skin tone.

Example

The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.

その水夫は、何年も太陽の下で働いたため、日焼けした顔をしていた。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

広範囲またはパノラマビューを提供する光学機器

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

科学者は全ての地平線を観察するためにパンタスコープを使用しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未熟

Meaning

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

Example

The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.

未熟なバナナは数日後に黄色くなります。

C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する

Meaning

to make or enact laws

Example

The government plans to legislate new safety standards.

政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。

C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚芽の

Meaning

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

Example

The project is still in its embryonic stage.

そのプロジェクトはまだ胚芽段階にあります。

C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

独占化

Meaning

The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.

Example

The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.

産業の独占化は消費者の選択を制限する可能性があります。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

ジューシーな

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、皆が楽しんで食べました。

C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交官補

Meaning

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

Example

The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

文化担当のアタッシェが大使館で芸術展を開催しました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不純

Meaning

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances

Example

The impure water caused health problems in the village.

不純な水は村で健康問題を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放棄する

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

王は王位を放棄することに決めました。

C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

泣き声; 叫び

Meaning

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

Example

The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.

その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

キャラウェイ

Meaning

aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking

Example

Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.

キャラウェイの種は、伝統的なインディアンのパンのレシピでよく使われます。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。

C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

ギャルバニック / 強烈

Meaning

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.

Example

The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.

ニュースは観客にギャルバニックな影響を与えた。

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。

C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ

Meaning

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land

Example

The newt swam gracefully in the pond.

イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。

C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

論理学者

Meaning

A person skilled in logic and reasoning.

Example

Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.

アリストテレスは歴史上最も偉大な論理学者の一人と見なされています。

C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の

Meaning

A member of the clergy or church official.

Example

The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.

その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で

Meaning

in a way that is of great significance or value

Example

Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.

重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。

A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

道具

Meaning

A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.

Example

You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.

オンラインツールを使用して、FamilySearchのような家系図を作成できます。

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集)

Meaning

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

Example

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。

C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

痙攣

Meaning

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

Example

The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.

薬は子供たちの痙攣を防ぐのに役立ちました。

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

無視できる

Meaning

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant

Example

The side effects of this medicine are negligible.

この薬の副作用は無視できるほどです。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

かすかな光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

彼女の目に希望のかすかな光が輝いていた。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

エネルギーの安全保障

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

エネルギーセキュリティは一貫した供給を確保します。

A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

教える

Meaning

to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something

Example

She teaches English at the local school.

彼女は地元の学校で英語を教えています。

A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely good or impressive

Example

She had a wonderful time at the party.

彼女はパーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。

A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

目; 視力

Meaning

the organ of sight; the ability to see

Example

Her eyes sparkled with joy.

彼女の目は喜びで輝いていた。

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先見の明がある

Meaning

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Example

The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.

先見の明がある投資家は市場が崩壊する前に株を売却しました。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

対照的な

Meaning

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

Example

His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.

彼の見解は組織の価値観と真逆でした。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

メトロ

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

メトロレールは都市のすべての主要地域を効率的に結びつけます。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

先行した

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

暗い雲が大雨に先立って現れた。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

販売可能な

Meaning

Capable of being sold; marketable.

Example

Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.

販売可能な商品だけが展示会に出展されました。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

アルゴリズムに基づく

Meaning

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

Example

Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.

アルゴリズミックなプロセスは人工知能システムを動かします。

A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

上

Meaning

towards a higher position or level

Example

He climbed up the ladder quickly.

彼はすばやくはしごを上った。

C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海の

Meaning

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.

Example

Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.

アビサルクリーチャーは極端な圧力条件で生き残ります。

B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

汚染された

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

汚染された空気は深刻な健康問題を引き起こします。

B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

過密

Meaning

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

Example

The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.

地下鉄システムはピーク時にひどい過密状態に苦しんでいます。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

儀式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

結婚式では多くの伝統的な儀式が行われました。

C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理

Meaning

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

Example

The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.

家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

妨げる

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

Example

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

資金不足はビジネスの成長を妨げる可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

反抗, 頑固

Meaning

stubborn refusal to obey authority

Example

His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.

彼の反抗は、彼が評議会から停職された原因となった。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

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

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

A2 noun breɪn

brain

脳

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

脳は一度に一つのことにしか集中できません。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永続性、永遠、継続性

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

契約は永続的な支払いを保証します。

C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

文字通りまたは逐語的に

Meaning

In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.

Example

She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.

彼女は誤りを避けるために彼の指示を文字通り繰り返しました。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

楽器奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument.

Example

The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.

楽器奏者はバイオリンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

平和的な; 紛争を避ける傾向のある

Meaning

peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict

Example

The peaceable protest ended without any violence.

平和的な抗議は暴力なしで終わった。

C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

下品

Meaning

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

Example

The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.

コメディアンの下品なジョークは観客を笑わせ、顔を赤らめさせた。

C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

感染性

Meaning

able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another

Example

COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.

COVID-19 は非常に感染しやすい病気です。

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

無常

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example

The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.

仏教の哲学は、人生の無常性を強調します。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

格言

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

「継続は力なり」という古い格言があります。

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

取引を行う

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

顧客はオンラインで銀行取引を行うことができます。

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

えこひいき

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

マネージャーは特定の従業員に対する偏愛で告発されました。

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。

A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

さようなら

Meaning

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

Example

She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.

彼女は駅を出る前に手を振ってさようならと言った。

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

音楽

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽を聴くのが好きです。

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

プロジェクト

Meaning

An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim

Example

Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.

二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めるのは難しい。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

増加

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Example

The company plans to increase its production this year.

その会社は今年、生産を増加させる予定です。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式

Meaning

the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements

Example

The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.

契約書にサインすることは単なる形式でした。契約はすでに合意されていました。

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。

C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

シューシュー音

Meaning

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

Example

The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.

詩人は詩の中で柔らかいシューシュー音を作り出すためにシビランスを使いました。