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C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

しわ, 折り目
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
彼女はシャツを慎重にアイロンがけして、すべてのしわを取り除きました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

遠心分離機
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
実験室の技術者は、血液細胞を血漿から分離するために遠心分離機を使用しました。
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

居心地の良い
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
雨の日に小さな居心地の良いカフェで座っていました。
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

示唆する
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
「若々しい」という言葉はエネルギーと活力を示唆します。
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

追いかける
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
一度に二匹のウサギを追いかけないでください。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

制御を失って進む
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
車は滑りやすい道路で制御を失いながら進みました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。
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 /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

騒ぎ
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
市場での突然の騒ぎがみんなの注目を集めた。
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

強制する
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
マネージャーは従業員を強制的に残業させようとしました。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

気候適応
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
気候適応は変化に対する回復力を確保します。
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

創造する
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
管理されていない成長は複雑な課題を創造する可能性があります。
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。
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 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全に否定された
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
その主張は公式に完全に否定されました。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

去勢する
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
農夫は若い雄牛を去勢して、管理しやすくした。
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

戴冠式
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

カーボンニュートラル
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
この会社は2030年までにカーボンニュートラルを達成することを目指しています。
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.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

命を奪う
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
職場の汚染は毎年何千もの命を奪います。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

他人の不幸に同情すること
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
彼女は彼の損失に共感するために友人に電話をかけた。
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

圧縮する
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
ファイルは圧縮されてストレージスペースを節約しました。
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 /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。
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。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

硬い皮膚
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
何年もの肉体労働が彼の手に硬い皮膚を残した。
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

コロネード
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
訪問者は寺院の入り口で壮大なコロネードに感嘆していました。
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
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。
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 /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 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

クラブ
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
彼は新しい人々に会うために地元のテニスクラブに参加しました。
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

補佐
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
司教は自分の義務を手伝うために補佐を任命した。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

高価
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
彼らのミスは会社にとって非常に高価であることが証明されました。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

食べる, 飲む, 消費する
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
私たちは夏にたくさんの水を消費します。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

心配のない; のんきな;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
彼女は心配事のない生活を送り、世界を心配なく旅していた。
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

記念の
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
彼らは独立記念日を祝うために記念コインを発行しました。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

交配
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
農家は牛の乳生産を向上させるために交配します。
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

報い
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
腐敗した役人は最終的に裁判所で自分の報いを受けた。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 開かれた考え
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

カートリッジ
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
プリンターはインクカートリッジが空になったため、動作を停止しました。
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。
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

キャッシャー
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
キャッシャーはすべての商品をスキャンし、合計金額を計算しました。
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

軽蔑する
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
彼はどんなに謙虚でも正直な仕事を軽蔑しない。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

熟考, 思索
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
熟考の末、彼は最終的な決定を下しました。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

国
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
バングラデシュは豊かな文化を持つ美しい国です。
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。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
彼はプレッシャーの下で冷静さを保ちました。
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投げる
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
漁師は水にラインを投げます。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

絞る
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
その蛇は獲物を飲み込む前に締め付けました。
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

キャラウェイシード
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
パンはキャラウェイシードで風味づけされた。
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞窟; 空間;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
探険者は洞窟の壁に古代の絵を発見しました。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

チリパウダー
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
料理を辛くするためにチリパウダーを小さじ2杯加えてください。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

選ぶ
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
私はいつも健康的な食べ物の選択肢を選びます。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

チョコレート色
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
チョコレート色のソファはリビングルームでエレガントに見えます。
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 異常または興味深い物事
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
彼女の異文化への好奇心は、彼女を世界中に旅行させました。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

仕切られたスペース
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
彼女は他の3人の同僚と一緒に仕切られたスペースで働いています。
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

伝染性の; 感染性の
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
彼女の笑い声は伝染性があり、みんなを笑顔にする。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

魅力的
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
その村は魅力的な小さな家で満ちています。
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

含む
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
この箱には重要な書類が含まれています。
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。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

不協和音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
街の不協和音で彼女は一晩中目が覚めていた。
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

凝縮
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
寒い夜に窓に凝縮ができた。
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精緻なソロパッセージ
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
ピアニストは最後の楽章の前に素晴らしいカデンツァを演奏しました。
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

恐怖で縮こまる
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
子供は雷の間、ソファの後ろで恐怖で縮こまっていた。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

チャプレン
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
軍のチャプレンは戦闘前に祈りを捧げました。
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ムカデ
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
私は岩の下でムカデが這っているのを見つけました。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻の
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
彼らはハネムーン旅行で婚姻の幸せを祝いました。
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。
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 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

カラス
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
カラスは木の枝から大きな声で鳴きました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

行列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
王の到着は壮大な行列で印象付けられた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。
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。
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

クロノメーター
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
船乗りは海上で自分の位置を決めるためにクロノメーターに頼りました。
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬列
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
悲しみに沈んだ人々が葬列を引き連れて霊柩車を墓地に送った。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟知、精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
彼女は最新の技術の進展に精通しています。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学者; 薬剤師
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
化学者は成分を特定するために試料を分析した。
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。
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 /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。
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

キャラクター; 性格; 特徴;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
彼女は危機の間に他の人々を助けることで偉大なキャラクターを示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反訴
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
弁護士は告発者に対して反訴を提起しました。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
彼女は手術の前に同意を与えました。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

ハイビスカス
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鮮やかな赤いハイビスカスの花が家の入口を飾った。
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

資格証明書
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
彼女は新しい仕事を始める前に資格証明書を提示しました。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

雲
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
嵐の前に暗い雲が集まりました。
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

センター
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
センターは地域の発展を促進します。