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。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主義

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Example

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。

A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

カップル

Meaning

two people or things considered together; a pair

Example

They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.

彼らは素敵なカップルで、5年間結婚しています。

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

カトリック

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

彼女は音楽にカトリックな趣味を持っており、ジャズからオペラまで何でも楽しんでいます。

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

その布は触るとざらざらしていた。

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。

C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口語

Meaning

Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.

Example

His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.

彼の口語表現はスピーチをより身近なものにしました。

A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な

Meaning

Eager to know or learn something.

Example

The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.

好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁の珊瑚は多くの海の生き物を守ります。

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 /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。

B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

コンベンション

Meaning

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

Example

The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.

作家の年次コンベンションはダッカで開催されました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

植民地

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

インディアはかつてイギリスの植民地でした。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

司令官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

司令官は部隊に前進するよう命じました。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

補償的

Meaning

serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury

Example

The court awarded him compensatory damages.

裁判所は彼に補償的損害賠償を授与しました。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

従う

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

すべての企業は安全規則を遵守しなければなりません。

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 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

カテチュー

Meaning

an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing

Example

Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.

カテチュー抽出物は伝統医学で一般的に使用されます。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

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 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。

C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

気難しい

Meaning

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Example

The cantankerous old man complained about everything.

その気難しい老人は何にでも不満を言った。

C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

ネコヤナギ

Meaning

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

Example

The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.

柳の木のネコヤナギが春の風に揺れていた。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

携帯電話

Meaning

a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication

Example

She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.

彼女は家に携帯電話を忘れて、誰にも電話できなかった。

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。

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。

C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

称賛に値する取り組み

Meaning

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Example

The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.

その賞賛に値するイニシアチブは、認識を高めることを目指しています。

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。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

折りたたみ式

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

彼女はキャンプ用に折りたたみ式の椅子を買いました。

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 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。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

機密の；分類された

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

その報告書には機密情報が含まれている。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

壊滅的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Example

The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.

戦争は国の経済に壊滅的な影響を与えた。

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

閉じた

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

その店は金曜日に閉まっています。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

宅配便

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

クーリエは時間通りに書類を配達しました。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

すべての行動には結果があります。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

市民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

その地域は市民を守るために避難されました。

B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

ケーブル

Meaning

A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

Example

The cable connects countries across continents.

ケーブルは大陸を越えて国々を接続します。

C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

目立つ

Meaning

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

Example

Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.

彼女の赤いドレスはパーティーで目立っていました。

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 /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。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

教養のある

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

彼女は芸術と文学を愛する教養のある女性です。

A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

チェック

Meaning

To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.

Example

Please check the report before submitting it.

レポートを提出する前にチェックしてください。

C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts

Example

He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.

C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医

Meaning

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

Example

She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.

彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。

A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

片付ける

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

夕食後にテーブルを片付けてください。

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。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自己満足

Meaning

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems

Example

The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.

チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪の

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Example

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

裁判官は彼を事故の責任者として有罪としました。

C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

儀式的で礼儀正しい

Meaning

marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs

Example

He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.

彼はホールに入る前に儀式的なお辞儀をしました。

C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

カド

Meaning

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.

Example

There are 26 cadres under BPSC.

BPSCの下に26人のカドがいます。

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。

C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

肉体的, 物質的

Meaning

relating to the physical body; material or tangible

Example

Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.

幽霊はしばしば肉体的な形がないと説明されます。

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。

A2 noun /kæb/

cab

タクシー

Meaning

a taxi or car for hire with a driver

Example

We took a cab to the airport.

空港までタクシーで行きました。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。

C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

コスモポリタニズム

Meaning

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

Example

Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.

コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

部屋

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

王は自分のプライベートな部屋で会議を開きました。

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 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

制限された

Meaning

restricted or limited in scope or freedom

Example

Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.

彼女の選択の自由は社会的なルールによって制限されていた。

C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

暗号的, 謎めいた, 不明確な

Meaning

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.

Example

The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.

そのメッセージは暗号的で解読が難しかった。

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。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

陽気な; 楽観的な; 喜びに満ちた

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

彼女は皆の日を明るく照らす陽気な性格を持っています。

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.

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。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

チャンピオン

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

彼女は決勝戦に勝った後、チャンピオンになった。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

窮屈, 不快適な小ささ

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

部屋はとても窮屈で、ほとんど動けませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

一定の; 変わらない; 安定した

Meaning

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

Example

The machine runs at a constant speed.

機械は一定の速度で動作します。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

比較できる

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

二つの製品は品質が比較できるが、価格が異なる。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

協調した

Meaning

done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people

Example

The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.

労働者たちは状況改善のために協調した努力をしました。

A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

治す

Meaning

to make someone healthy again after an illness

Example

The new medicine cured her of the infection.

新しい薬は彼女の感染症を治しました。

C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

からかう

Meaning

Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.

Example

They were chaffing each other during lunch.

彼らは昼食中にお互いに冗談を言っていた。

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同根語

Meaning

a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root

Example

The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.

スペイン語の「madre」と英語の「mother」は同根語です。

C1 verb /siːd/

cede

譲渡する

Meaning

to give up power, territory, or rights to another

Example

The country ceded territory after losing the war.

その国は戦争に負けた後、領土を譲渡した。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。

A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

料理

Meaning

the process of preparing food by heating it

Example

Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.

料理は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸せ

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

Example

The detective examined the evidence closely.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

意識的

Meaning

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Example

She was fully conscious after the surgery.

手術後、彼女は完全に意識が戻った。

C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

常識的な

Meaning

based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible

Example

It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.

雨の日に傘を持つのは常識的なことだった。

A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

群衆

Meaning

a large number of people gathered together

Example

A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.

コンサートを見るために大きな群衆が集まりました。

C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

心から

Meaning

in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely

Example

You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.

あなたは私たちの結婚式に心から招待されています。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

ニンジン

Meaning

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

Example

Carrots are rich in vitamin A.

ニンジンはビタミンAが豊富です。

B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

構成する

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

委員会は五人のメンバーで構成されています。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

合流

Meaning

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

Example

The confluent streams formed a mighty river.

合流する小川が力強い川を作った。

B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.

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。

C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

鎖骨

Meaning

the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum

Example

He fractured his clavicle in the accident.

彼は事故で鎖骨を骨折した。

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

カクテル

Meaning

a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.

Example

She ordered a cocktail at the bar.

彼女はバーでカクテルを注文した。

C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

重い、扱いにくい、運ぶのが難しい

Meaning

Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.

Example

The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.

重い荷物が彼を遅くした。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

幸せ

Meaning

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

Example

This shirt is made of pure cotton.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

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 /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。

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 /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肌の色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

彼女の明るい肌は朝の光の中で美しく輝いていました。

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。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

陰謀団体

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

ジャーナリストたちは、共謀している腐敗した政治家たちの陰謀団体を暴露した。

A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

数える

Meaning

to determine the total number of something

Example

She carefully counted the money on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上のお金を慎重に数えた。

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。

A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

渡る

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

私たちは木製の橋を使って川を渡りました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

コンボリューション、複雑な曲線または構造

Meaning

a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement

Example

The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.

脳には多くのコンボリューションがあり、その表面積を増加させます。

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。

A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

コース、道または一連の教育レッスン

Meaning

a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons

Example

She enrolled in a computer science course.

彼女はコンピュータサイエンスのコースに登録しました。

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。

B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

カトリック教

Meaning

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.

カトリック教には長い歴史と豊かな伝統があります。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

コンパクト; 小さくて効率的にデザインされた

Meaning

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

Example

She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.

彼女は小さな駐車スペースにも簡単に収まるコンパクトカーを買った。

B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

重大な

Meaning

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Example

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

教育の重大な問題に対処することは不可欠です。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残酷; 非人道的な扱い; 苦痛を引き起こす行動

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

ドキュメンタリーは、工場式農業が動物に対して行う残酷さを暴露した。