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C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

劣化した
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村人たちは劣化した状態で暮らさざるを得なかった。
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

裏表のある
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
その政治家は裏表のある発言で批判された。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
チームは迅速に派遣されました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

中止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨張する
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
大きな食事の後、彼女のお腹は膨らみ始めました。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

嫌悪している
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
彼女は彼が動物に接する方法に嫌悪感を抱いた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

発展させる
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
情熱とスキルに基づいてブランドを発展させましょう。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

遠位
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医者は患者の腕の遠位端を調べました。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

持参金
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
いくつかの文化では、持参金の伝統が今でも守られています。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

リラックスする
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明白な
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
彼の行動には明らかな変化があった。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

乾燥フェヌグリークの葉
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

強制
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
彼女は強制的に契約書に署名した。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

ドグマ化する
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
その教授は政治的な問題でドグマタイズする傾向があった。
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

落ち込んでいる
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでいました。
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

落ち込ませる
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
陰鬱な天気は人々を落ち込ませる傾向がある。
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

ドック
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船はドックに2日間停泊していました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

歯磨き粉
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
彼は薬局で新しいハーブの歯磨きを買った。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊厳, 名誉, 自尊
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
困難に直面しても、彼女は試練を通して尊厳を保ち続けました。
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

寄付; 貢献
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
寛大な寄付が病院に新しい医療機器を購入するのに役立ちました。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

演壇
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
校長は演壇に立ち、全校集会に話しかけました。
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

異なる
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
彼女の意見は私のものとは完全に異なっていました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

うつ病
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
セラピストは認知行動療法を通じて彼女がうつ病に対処する手助けをしました。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

牛乳が生産される建物や農場; 牛乳から作られた製品; 牛乳と乳製品を販売する店
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
地元のデイリーは、新鮮な牛乳とチーズを地域全体に提供しています。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

乾燥
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
彼女は装飾のために花瓶に乾燥した花を加えた。
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

ロバ
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
そのロバは重い袋を山へ運びました。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

アムチュール
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
シェフはチャートに酸味を加えるためにドライマンゴーパウダーを振りかけました。
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

愚か者
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
彼はクラスメートによって愚か者だと考えられていた。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消える
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
マジシャンはウサギを消した。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否定する
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
彼はスキャンダルへの関与を否定した。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

発見する
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
科学者たちは昨年新しい惑星を発見しました。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
彼女は紙に赤い点を描きました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需要;消費者の商品の要求
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
オーガニック食品の需要は近年顕著に増加しています。
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

水や鉱物を占いの棒で探す; または液体で浸すまたは消火する。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
農夫は乾燥した畑で水を探すためにダウズしようとした。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

働き者
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
彼は一日中、繰り返しの仕事に縛られている働き者のように感じていた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

巧妙さ
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
彼女の言葉の巧妙さは観客を感動させた。
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

夢を見る
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
私はよく空を飛ぶ夢を見ます。
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

二重に
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
彼女は賞を受賞し、昇進した後、二重に幸運だと感じました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

欺瞞的
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
彼の約束は欺瞞的で信頼できないことが証明されました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

権利を奪う
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新しい法律は何千人もの有権者を投票権から外す可能性があります。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

略奪する
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
侵略者は戦争中に村を略奪しました。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配する
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
その団体は影響を受けた家族に資金を分配します。
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不快感
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
彼女は背中の不快感のために椅子で動きました。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

対立を引き起こす
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
彼の対立的な発言は、グループをさらに分裂させた。
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

腸の病気(血液と粘液を伴う下痢)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
多くの兵士たちは戦争中にディスエントリーに苦しんだ。
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
彼の教条的なアプローチは、議論を難しくしました。
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

派生
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
その単語の起源はラテン語から来ている。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害な
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

議論
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
プロジェクトは前進する前にもっと議論が必要です。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
彼はゆっくりと階段を下りてきました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣な
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

不一致, 差異, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
監査は報告された収入と実際の収入との間に不一致があることを明らかにしました。
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教育的な
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
その小説はただの娯楽ではなく、教育的な性質も持っている。
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

荒廃
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
その古い寺院は廃墟の状態にありました。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

発見
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

監督
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

デマレッジ
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
会社は荷物の荷降ろしの遅れでデマレッジを支払わなければならなかった。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

不一致
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
その問題に対する彼らの不一致はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
市の中心部の人口密度は非常に高い。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

悪戯
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
ハロウィンの夜、子供たちは悪戯でいっぱいだった。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
彼は田舎で一般的なベンガル語の方言を話します。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

無駄にする
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
彼は仕事を始める代わりに庭で時間を無駄にしていました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

デカグラム
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
そのパッケージはちょうど1デカグラムの重さでした。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

老朽
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
その老朽化した家は崩壊寸前でした。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

欠点; 不利な点; 問題
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
都市での生活の主な欠点は高い住宅費です。