C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的

Meaning

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

Example

His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.

彼の独裁的なスタイルは、同僚たちの間で不人気だった。

C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

頂点

Meaning

The highest point; the top or the apex.

Example

The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.

登山者は山の頂点に達しました。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。

C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

髪型

Meaning

A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.

Example

Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.

彼女のエレガントな髪型はパーティーで皆を感動させました。

C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契約

Meaning

a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding

Example

The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.

家主と借家人は財産を維持するために契約に署名しました。

C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

完全に破壊する

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆発は村全体をアニヒレートしました。

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

叫ぶ

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

彼は彼らの注意を引くために全力で叫んだ。

C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

まだら模様の

Meaning

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches

Example

The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.

その斑猫は体中に黒と白の斑点がありました。

C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

信仰心

Meaning

the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice

Example

His piety was evident in his daily prayers.

彼の信仰心は毎日の祈りに明らかでした。

C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ

Meaning

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

Example

The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.

料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。

B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

用語

Meaning

a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

Example

The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.

「機械学習」という用語は、技術分野で広く使われています。

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

関与

Meaning

the act of taking part in something

Example

His involvement in the project was crucial.

彼のプロジェクトへの関与は重要だった。

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。

C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

害

Meaning

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

Example

Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.

偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。

C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning

To sit or rest on something high or narrow.

Example

The bird perched on the fence.

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

漁師は網を海に投げた。

C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

販売

Meaning

The act of selling; sale.

Example

The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.

オークションは不動産の資産の正式な販売でした。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸せ

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形; 外観

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに完璧な円形の形を描きました。

C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

演奏

Meaning

a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text

Example

The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.

歌手はクラシックな歌の感動的な演奏を行いました。

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

近づく / 解決する

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

教師は学生に近づいて助けを申し出た。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

学内

Meaning

Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.

Example

The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.

大学は毎学期、学内スポーツ競技を開催しています。

C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

記念する

Meaning

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

Example

The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.

その都市は中央広場に英雄の像を立てて英雄を記念することに決めました。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超える

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

アスリートは金メダルを獲得することで皆の期待を超えました。

C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

複製する

Meaning

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

Example

The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.

科学者は実験を正確に再現しようとしました。

C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

パスティーシュ

Meaning

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

Example

The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.

その映画は1950年代の探偵映画の巧妙なパスティーシュでした。

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。

C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

不朽の

Meaning

Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.

Example

The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.

その伝統は不朽の時代から受け継がれてきた。

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

犠牲者; 負傷者; 損失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

病院は車の事故からの多くの負傷者を治療しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力

Meaning

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Example

Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.

マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。

C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

塩水

Meaning

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

Example

The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.

オリーブは新鮮さを保つために塩水に保存されました。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。

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。

A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

イメージ; 画像; 形象

Meaning

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

Example

The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.

企業はスキャンダル後、公共のイメージを改善するために一生懸命働きました。

C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する

Meaning

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

Example

Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.

多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。

C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

それに対して

Meaning

For that or for it.

Example

He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.

彼は支払いを受け取り、それに対する領収書を渡しました。

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

デジタルフォーマット

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

デジタルフォーマットの家系図はオンラインで共有できます。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ

Meaning

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

Example

The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.

アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。

B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

種; タイプ

Meaning

a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は何千もの動物種の家です。

A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ

Meaning

Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.

Example

Children built castles out of sand on the beach.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

特定された

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

問題の根本的な原因は特定される必要があります。

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

主張する

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

彼女は会議で自分の権威を主張することに決めた。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

子孫

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

彼女は系譜研究を通じて、ヨーロッパの王族の子孫であることを発見しました。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

脱線

Meaning

digression; wandering from a path or subject

Example

His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.

彼の講義は脱線だらけで、主なポイントを追うのが難しかった。

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。

C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化

Meaning

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

Example

Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.

知識の適切な同化は効果的な学習につながります。

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

ぺらぺら話す；秘密を漏らす

Meaning

to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk

Example

He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.

彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。

B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鳩

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

鳩は歩道でパンのクズをついばんでいた。

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。

C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ぶっきらぼう

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Example

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

彼のぶっきらぼうな返答は、皆を不快にさせた。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

きらめく

Meaning

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Example

Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.

彼女のきらめく会話は皆を楽しませた。

A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

ファン; 愛好者; 扇風機

Meaning

a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current

Example

She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.

彼女はクラシック音楽の大ファンで、市内のすべてのコンサートに参加しています。

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。

B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

編集する

Meaning

to make changes to improve or correct something

Example

I need to edit this document before submission.

この文書を提出前に編集する必要があります。

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

大西洋を横断する

Meaning

crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean

Example

They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.

彼らはニューヨークからロンドンへのトランスアトランティック便に乗った。

C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大な

Meaning

Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.

Example

The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.

エジプトの巨大なピラミッドは建築の奇跡です。

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

衝撃的

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

その事故は家族全員にとって衝撃的な体験でした。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

ラベンダー

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

ラベンダー畑は、その甘く落ち着く香りで空気を満たしました。

C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

ペテン師

Meaning

A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.

Example

The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.

群衆はそのペテン師の虚偽の約束に騙されました。

C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴

Meaning

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

Example

The sink was clogged with food waste.

シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

超越的

Meaning

relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience

Example

Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.

瞑想はトランセンデンタルな経験に導くことがあります。

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

予防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

ファシズムの予防は民主主義を保証する。

C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

うるさくする, しつこくする

Meaning

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Example

The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.

記者は政治家に質問をし続けて嫌がらせをした。

C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放

Meaning

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

Example

The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.

奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。

A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

来る

Meaning

approaching or happening soon

Example

We are preparing for the coming festival.

私たちは来る祭りの準備をしています。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。

C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

谷

Meaning

A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.

Example

The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.

村は静かな緑の谷に隠れていました。

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思考

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

あなたの思考を前向きな結果に集中させてください。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

反訴

Meaning

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

Example

The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.

被告は原告に対して反訴を提起しました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季節 / 味付け

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

春は私のお気に入りのシーズンです。

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

他の単語やフレーズの文字を並べ替えて作られた単語またはフレーズ。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' は 'silent' のアナグラムです。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

乱行

Meaning

A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.

Example

The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.

その小説は、裕福な邸宅でのスキャンダラスな乱行を描いています。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

決して

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

私はこんなに美しい夕日を決して見たことがありません。

A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

アウトドア

Meaning

situated, existing, or done outside a building

Example

We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.

週末のためにアウトドアピクニックを計画しました。

C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

過酷な試練、溶鉱炉

Meaning

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

Example

The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.

チームは競争の過酷な試練を乗り越えて、より強くなった。

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 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

支持者

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

彼は民主的な価値観の強力な支持者です。

C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション

Meaning

The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.

Example

Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.

カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士

Meaning

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

Example

The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.

弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。

C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Example

Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.

正直はすべての文化で評価されている永遠の格言です。

C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的な

Meaning

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

Example

He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.

彼は都市から離れた修道的な生活を選んだ。

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。

B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

プラットフォーム、ソフトウェアまたはハードウェア環境

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

さまざまなプラットフォームが多様なデジタルソリューションを提供しています。

C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

触覚の

Meaning

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.

Example

The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.

生地の触覚的な体験は柔らかくて滑らかでした。

A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

ホットドリンク

Meaning

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

Example

I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.

朝にお茶やコーヒーなどのホットドリンクを好みます。

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

不可欠

Meaning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Example

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

運動は健康的なライフスタイルの不可欠な部分です。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明確

Meaning

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

Example

She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.

彼女は質問に対して明確な答えを出しました。

A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

定期的な

Meaning

happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent

Example

She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.

彼女は毎朝6時に定期的な運動をします。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陸

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

アジアは世界で最も大きな大陸です。

C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

田舎に行く / 大学から一時的に追放する

Meaning

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

Example

He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.

彼は忙しい都市生活から逃れるために村に行くことを決めました。

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人

Meaning

A person from another country.

Example

The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.

その都市はすべての外国人を親切に迎えます。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要な

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

その国に入るにはビザが必要です。

B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鳩

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

白い鳩は青い空を平和に飛んでいた。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。

B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

意見

Meaning

a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof

Example

In my opinion, this is the best solution.

私の意見では、これは最良の解決策です。

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

動揺した

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

彼女はたくさんの質問をされた後、動揺しているように見えました。

C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

托恩修亞

Meaning

the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context

Example

The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.

修道士は宗教的な入門儀式の一環としてトンシュアを受けました。

A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

働く

Meaning

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals

Example

He works as a teacher at the local school.

彼は地元の学校で教師として働いています。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

一時的な; 使い捨て

Meaning

lasting for only a short time; temporary

Example

The beauty of spring flowers is transient.

春の花の美しさは一時的です。

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

きちんと; 清潔に

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

彼女は本をきちんと棚に並べました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

不誠実な

Meaning

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

Example

She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.

彼女は会議に出席しないために不誠実な言い訳をしました。

C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

習慣づける

Meaning

to make someone accustomed to something

Example

The monks habituated themselves to meditation.

僧侶たちは瞑想に慣れました。

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

役割

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定義された役割はチームのパフォーマンスを向上させる。

A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

ふりをする

Meaning

To act as if something is true when it is not.

Example

The children pretended to be superheroes.

子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者

Meaning

a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal

Example

The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.

炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。

C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚人

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

刑務所には千人以上の囚人がいます。