B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

通貨

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Example

Dual currency systems were proposed.

デュアル通貨システムが提案されました。

B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠

Meaning

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

Example

The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.

女王は戴冠式の際に素晴らしい王冠をかぶっていました。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

市民

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

すべての市民は投票する権利を持っています。

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

キリスト教

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

キリスト教は世界中に数百万の信者を持っています。

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 /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。

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

学校は勝利の日を記念して文化的なプログラムを開催します。

B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物

Meaning

A living being, especially an animal.

Example

The forest is full of strange creatures.

森は奇妙な生物でいっぱいです。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

チャンネル; 水路; 手段;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

ニュースチャンネルは重要なイベントのライブ放送を提供しました。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

子供っぽい; 子供のような振る舞いだが大人には不適切

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

会議中の彼の子供っぽい行動はかなり恥ずかしいものでした。

B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

鋭い

Meaning

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

Example

Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

彼女の鋭いコメントはみんなを不快にさせた。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

コンテナ

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

コンテナは物流に不可欠です。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒い

Meaning

uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold

Example

It was a chilly morning in December.

12月の寒い朝でした。

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。

B1 verb /kræk/

crack

幸せ

Meaning

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

Example

The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

かなりの

Meaning

large in amount, size, or importance

Example

The project required a considerable amount of time and money.

そのプロジェクトはかなりの時間とお金を必要としました。

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛虫は植物の葉をすべて食べました。

B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

地域プログラム

Meaning

Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.

Example

Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.

地域プログラムは蝶の保護についての意識を高めます。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

細胞 / セル

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚人は小さなセルに閉じ込められた。

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。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

創造; 作品

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

アーティストの最新の創作は現代アートギャラリーに展示されました。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

約束

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

再生可能エネルギーに対する世界的な約束が増加しています。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

競争する

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

いくつかの会社が市場での支配を競い合っています。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

クラシック, 優れた

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

その映画は90年代のコメディのクラシックな例です。

B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。

B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

寒さ; 恐れや不安の感情; リラックスする

Meaning

an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax

Example

There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.

秋が近づくにつれて、空気の中に寒さを感じた。

B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能な; 能力のある

Meaning

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent

Example

She is capable of handling complex problems.

彼女は複雑な問題を扱う能力があります。

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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特徴

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

親切は真のリーダーシップの特徴です。

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

巻き毛の

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

彼女は自然な巻き毛です。

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝賀

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

彼女は受賞した友人に祝賀を送った。

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。

B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

作物

Meaning

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

Example

The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.

農家は秋に稲作の作物を収穫しました。

B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

海岸の

Meaning

relating to or near a coast or shoreline

Example

They built a resort in a coastal area.

彼らは海岸の地域にリゾートを建てました。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静でコレクテッドでした。

B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商業的

Meaning

Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.

Example

Commercial hubs attract investments.

商業の中心は投資を引き付けます。

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食のために野菜を切る。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

絶え間なく; 常に; 止まることなく

Meaning

continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping

Example

The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.

赤ちゃんは夜通し絶え間なく泣いていた。

B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

議長

Meaning

A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.

Example

The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.

議長は手続きの整合性を確保します。

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

クリームのような滑らかでリッチな質感

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

彼女はパスタにクリーミーなソースをかけた。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。

B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Example

The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.

候補者は討論中に強いスピーチを行いました。

B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

カジノ

Meaning

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

Example

They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.

彼らはカジノでカードをして夜を過ごしました。

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

彼らは素晴らしい化学反応を持ち、一緒にうまく働いています。

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

チャリティ; 寛大さ; 利他主義

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

裕福な実業家は教育のためにチャリティに何百万も寄付しました。

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

崖

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

波は崖の底にぶつかりました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

文脈

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

引用を理解するには、それが言われた文脈を知っている必要があります。

Meaning

to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings

Example

They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。

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。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警官

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警官はスピード違反で車を止めました。

B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

連続的

Meaning

forming an unbroken whole; without interruption

Example

The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.

工場は24時間連続したスケジュールで稼働しています。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

苦情

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

マネージャーは、顧客からのサービスが悪いという苦情を受け取りました。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

複雑

Meaning

consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand

Example

The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.

機械の指示は従うにはあまりにも複雑です。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

部屋に通じる長い通路

Meaning

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

Example

The students waited quietly in the corridor.

生徒たちは廊下で静かに待っていた。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

対比; 違い; 比較

Meaning

the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences

Example

The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.

都市生活と農村生活の対比は非常に顕著です。

B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

言語ベースの人工知能モデル

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPTはユーザーが効率的に人間のようなテキストを生成するのを助けます。

B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

作曲家

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

作曲家は新しい交響曲に取り組んでいます。

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

不注意; 不注意

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

彼の金銭への不注意は、深刻な財務問題を引き起こしました。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

衣装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

彼女はハロウィンパーティーのために素晴らしい衣装を着ていた。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福

Meaning

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

Example

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。

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。

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。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天井

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

ホールの天井は美しく塗られていました。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

一般的に

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

このフレーズは日常会話で一般的に使われます。

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。

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

カート

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

農夫は干し草をカートに載せました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

調理器; 炊飯器

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

炊飯器は料理をとても簡単にします。

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

訂正

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

教師は学生のエッセイに訂正を加えました。

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

アイロン

Meaning

An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure

Example

I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.

私は会議のためにシャツをきれいに見せるためにアイロンを使う必要があります。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

対立

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

二国は交渉を通じて対立を解決しようとしています。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

市民の

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

彼らは市民的な議論を通じて問題を解決しました。

B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念

Meaning

An abstract idea or general notion

Example

The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.

二匹のウサギを追いかけるという概念は、集中力を教えます。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

馬車

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王族はパレードの間、美しい馬車で移動していました。

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。

B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比較

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

教師は2つの詩の比較をして、それらの異なるスタイルを示しました。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

確信した

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

彼女は彼が真実を言っていると確信していた。

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

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。