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。

A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Meaning

A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.

Example

She handed me her business card after the meeting.

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

コミットされた

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

彼女は学生たちを深く気にかける、コミットされた教師です。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。

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。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

連続的な

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

彼女はトーナメントで3回連続して試合に勝ちました。

C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

死体のような

Meaning

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

Example

His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.

彼の死体のような外見はパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

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。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

炭水化物

Meaning

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

Example

Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.

ご飯とポテトは炭水化物が豊富です。

C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九つの尾を持つ鞭

Meaning

A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.

Example

The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.

その水夫は海の嵐よりもキャット・オー・ナイン・テイルズを恐れていた。

A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Meaning

A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.

Example

The government decided to coin a new term for the program.

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。

C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V字型の記号

Meaning

A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.

Example

The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.

軍曹の制服には袖に三つのシェブロンが表示されていました。

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。

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。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

もっと近く, 終了者

Meaning

more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity

Example

She moved closer to the window.

彼女は窓にもっと近づきました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。

B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。

A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

祝う

Meaning

The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Example

Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.

啓発デーを祝うことは、重要なメッセージを広めるのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

硬い殻のある

Meaning

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

Example

The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.

科学者は硬い殻のある化石を研究しました。

C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医

Meaning

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.

Example

The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.

足病医は彼女の痛いタコと鶏眼を治療した。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

注意

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究者たちは持続不可能な漁業について警告を出しました。

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。

C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

複雑な問題やパズル

Meaning

A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution

Example

The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.

倫理的なジレンマは研究者たちを困惑させた。

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

頂上

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

ハイカーたちは日の出時に山頂に到達しました。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実

Meaning

the quality of being faithful and dependable

Example

Her constancy in friendship is admirable.

彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

コミカル

Meaning

causing or meant to cause laughter

Example

The movie had several comic scenes.

映画にはいくつかのコミカルなシーンがありました。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。

C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

暗号化または符号化技術を使用して情報を保護する実践

Meaning

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

Example

Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.

現代の暗号技術は、安全なオンライン取引を保証します。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形

Meaning

curved inward like the inside of a bowl

Example

The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.

鏡は凹形の表面を持ち、彼女の反射を拡大しました。

C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

告白者

Meaning

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

Example

The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.

告白者は困っている男性の話を忍耐強く聞いた。

C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

動産 / 個人財産

Meaning

a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves

Example

In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.

過去には、奴隷は所有者の動産と見なされていました。

C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

シェミーズ

Meaning

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

Example

The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.

ヴィンテージのシェミーズは、繊細なレースとシルクで作られていました。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

コホート

Meaning

A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.

Example

The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.

その研究は10年にわたり学生のコホートを追跡しました。

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 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。

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

掃除する

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

彼女はゲストが到着する前にキッチンを掃除しました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

ひび

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

ヤギは岩のひびに消えました。

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。

A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室

Meaning

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

Example

The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.

先生は教室に入って、生徒たちに挨拶しました。

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 /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

小さな粒子または細胞、特に赤血球

Meaning

a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell

Example

Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.

赤血球は体内で酸素を運ぶ。

C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

信じやすさ

Meaning

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Example

The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.

詐欺は被害者の信じやすさのおかげで成功した。

C2 noun /kænt/

cant

偽善的な言葉

Meaning

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

Example

The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.

その政治家の演説は、誠実さと誠実性についての偽善的な言葉で満ちていた。

A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

コイン

Meaning

Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.

Example

He collected old coins from different countries.

彼はさまざまな国から古いコインを集めました。

C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

カナリア

Meaning

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

Example

The canary sang beautifully in its cage.

カナリアは自分の檻の中で美しく歌っていました。

B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存

Meaning

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

Example

The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.

異なる文化の平和的共存がこの都市をユニークにしています。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。

A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世紀; 百年

Meaning

a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket

Example

The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.

その古い城は500年以上も立っています。

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

くしゃくしゃにする

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

彼は紙をくしゃくしゃにしてゴミ箱に投げ入れました。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。

C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接的または自然な結果

Meaning

a direct or natural consequence or result

Example

One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.

新しい政策の結果の一つは、公共の認識の向上でした。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

奉献する

Meaning

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Example

The church was consecrated by the bishop.

教会は司教によって奉献されました。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

封鎖線

Meaning

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

Example

The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。

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.

C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

満足感

Meaning

a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has

Example

She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.

他人を助けた後、彼女は深い満足感を感じた。

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

騎兵

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

騎兵は速さでフィールドを横断しました。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。

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.

A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

カウボーイ

Meaning

a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States

Example

The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.

カウボーイは広大な草原を馬で走り、牛を探しに行った。

B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

車両

Meaning

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

Example

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

私たちはファーストクラスの車両で席を見つけました。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央の

Meaning

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

Example

Water is central to human survival.

水は人間の生存にとって中央の役割を果たします。

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 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

制限する

Meaning

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

Example

The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.

予算削減のため、会社は支出を削減しなければなりませんでした。

C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化

Meaning

The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.

Example

The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.

教育の商品化は授業料の増加を引き起こしました。

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。

A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

登る

Meaning

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

Example

We decided to climb the mountain.

私たちは山を登ることに決めました。

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。

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。

A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

応援する

Meaning

to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier

Example

The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.

ファンはチームがゴールを決めたとき、大声で応援した。

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

キャリア / 職業

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

彼女は医学の分野で成功したキャリアを築いた。

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

スピーカーの明確さが概念を理解しやすくしました。

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。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

対比点

Meaning

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Example

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

彼女の落ち着いた態度は彼の怒りの対比点だった。

C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する

Meaning

To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.

Example

The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.

教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。

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。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

カナン人

Meaning

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

Example

The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.

カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。

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。

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。

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

炭素

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

カーボン排出は管理されるべきです。

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

災害の規模を理解することは難しい。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生

Meaning

a student of a college

Example

The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.

大学生たちは文化祭の準備をしていました。

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 /kloʊv/

Clove

クローブ

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

彼女はワインにいくつかのクローブを加えて、風味を増しました。

B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸

Meaning

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

Example

We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.

私たちは海岸沿いに車を走らせ、景色を楽しみました。

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

コロラド川は何百万年もかけてグランドキャニオンを作り上げました。

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

貯水槽

Meaning

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

Example

The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.

古い家にはまだ雨水を集めるための貯水槽がありました。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

和解的

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

彼女は緊張を和らげるために和解的な口調で話した。

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。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

思いつく, 妊娠する

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

そのようなアイデアが成功する方法を考えるのは難しい。

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

先生は難しい概念を明確にします。

C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning

To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.

Example

The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

ジャスミン

Meaning

a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals

Example

The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.

ジャスミンの花はよく花輪や香水を作るために使われます。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン

Meaning

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

Example

She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。

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 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

論争のある

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

その論争的な問題は、世界のリーダーたちを分裂させました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

捕虜監視者

Meaning

a person or group who has captured someone or something

Example

The hostage managed to escape from his captors.

人質はその捕虜監視者から逃げることができました。

B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

粘土

Meaning

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

Example

The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.

アーティストは湿った粘土を使って美しい花瓶を作りました。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

治療可能な

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医者はその病気が治療可能だと確信を持って言いました。

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。