C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

平和には外交的解決が必要です。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

苛立たしい

Meaning

causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

Example

The slow internet connection was really frustrating.

遅いインターネット接続は本当に苛立たしかった。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning

third in order, rank, or level

Example

He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.

A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

パートナー

Meaning

a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor

Example

She is my business partner in the new venture.

彼女は私の新しい事業でのビジネスパートナーです。

C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

名も無き; 匿名の; 不明の; 未確認の

Meaning

having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified

Example

The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.

名も無き恐怖が彼を一晩中追い詰めた。

B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循環型経済

Meaning

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

Example

Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.

循環型経済を採用すると廃棄物を減らすことができます。

B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

虫

Meaning

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

Example

I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.

ベッドシーツで虫が這っているのを見つけました。

C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

侮蔑的

Meaning

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Example

He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.

彼は相手を侮蔑するために侮蔑的な言葉を使った。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日の出

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

私たちは山頂から美しい日の出を見ました。

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自律

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

自律は主要な要求でした。

C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

証拠の

Meaning

relating to or providing evidence

Example

The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.

弁護士は彼女の主張に対する証拠のサポートを提供しました。

C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

酵素に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

Example

Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.

酵素反応は人間の体内で代謝を調節します。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

A1 verb /kʌm/

come

来る

Meaning

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

Example

Please come to my birthday party.

私の誕生日パーティーに来てください。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。

C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

煮込み料理

Meaning

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

Example

She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

彼女はご飯、レンズ豆、野菜で美味しいホッチポッチを作った。

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。

C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

エピキュリアン

Meaning

relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury

Example

The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.

シェフはゲストのためにエピキュリアンな饗宴を準備しました。

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃な

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

この地域の肥沃な土壌は、野菜を育てるのに最適です。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

乾燥した

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

砂漠はその乾燥した気候で知られています。

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。

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。

C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公報

Meaning

an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government

Example

The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.

昇進は先週、政府の公報で正式に発表されました。

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒い; 冷たい; 無愛想;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

冷たい冬の風がみんなを震えさせた。

C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

明瞭さ

Meaning

Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.

Example

The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.

彼の講義の明瞭さは、学生が複雑なトピックを理解するのを容易にしました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

実行不可能

Meaning

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Example

The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.

資源が限られていたため、計画は実行不可能に見えました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

インクルージョン

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多様性とインクルージョンは現代の職場における重要な価値観です。

C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

タランチュラ

Meaning

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Example

The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.

タランチュラは砂漠の地面を這っていた。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

バッタ

Meaning

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

Example

The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.

バッタが小麦畑をすべて破壊しました。

B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

電力網

Meaning

A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.

Example

The national power grid must be upgraded.

国家電力網はアップグレードする必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

狂気

Meaning

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

Example

It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.

嵐の中でハイキングに行くのは完全に狂気でした。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深い考察

Meaning

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

Example

She sat in contemplation before making her decision.

彼女は決断を下す前に深く考察していた。

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

A1 noun /bed/

Bed

ベッド

Meaning

a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress

Example

She made her bed every morning before going to work.

彼女は毎朝仕事に行く前にベッドを整えます。

C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草の根

Meaning

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

Example

She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.

彼女はムレティでハーブティーを作り、喉の痛みを和らげました。

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

会議の後、軽食を提供しました。

C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

確認する

Meaning

Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Example

The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.

証人は被告の証言を裏付けました。

C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する

Meaning

To live together, often as partners without being married.

Example

They decided to cohabit before getting married.

彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。

B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手術

Meaning

an act or process of functioning or operating

Example

The hospital performed a successful operation.

病院は成功した手術を行いました。

C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの

Meaning

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.

彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。

B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券

Meaning

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

Example

The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。

B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理論的

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

そのアイデアは実際の証拠がなくても、主に理論的なものとして残ります。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い

Meaning

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

Example

A melee broke out during the football match.

サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。

B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸気

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

ケトルはストーブで蒸気を発生させていた。

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 /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

その国は何十年もの間、専制政治に苦しんでいました。

B1 noun

Kindness

親切; 優しさ; 思いやり

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

驚くべき

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

その驚くべき発見は、私たちが宇宙を見る方法を変えました。

C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独な, 絶望的な

Meaning

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

Example

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.

放置された子犬は雨の中でとても悲しそうに見えました。

C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す

Meaning

To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.

Example

The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.

教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

逸脱した

Meaning

behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards

Example

The teacher disciplined the errant student.

教師は逸脱した生徒を罰しました。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身分証明書

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

入口で身分証明書を提示してください。

C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

悩ます, 攻撃する

Meaning

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

Example

The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.

軍隊は突然の襲撃で敵を攻撃した。

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。

C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

熱心な

Meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

Example

The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.

熱心なボランティアはその目的のために疲れ知らずに働いた。

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

長さ

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

テーブルの長さは2メートルです。

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

サービス

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

本当の教育は他人に対するサービスの価値を促進します。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

過ちを犯しやすい

Meaning

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

Example

Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.

人間は過ちを犯しやすいが、善を追い求める。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

鉱山 / 私の

Meaning

a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me

Example

The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.

労働者たちは炭鉱に深く入って炭を採掘しました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

Example

The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.

マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

マーケティング, 広告, プロモーション

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

デジタルマーケティングはビジネス戦略を変革しました。

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

その修正案は支持されませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

正午

Meaning

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Example

The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.

太陽は正午に最も輝いており、真上にあります。

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

巻き込む

Meaning

to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation

Example

The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.

その政治家は大規模な汚職スキャンダルに巻き込まれました。

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

視覚化する

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

彼女は大きなプレゼンテーションの前に自分の成功をビジュアライズしようとした。

C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

オリーブバーブ

Meaning

A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels

Example

The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.

オリーブバーブは南アジアの川によく見られます。

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

予防的; 何かが起こるのを防ぐために設計された

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期的な運動は心臓病予防の手段です。

C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む

Meaning

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

Example

She has been ailing since last winter.

彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。

C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning

To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.

Example

The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning

to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle

Example

She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

手当

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

子供たちは家事の手伝いをすることで週刊手当を受け取ります。

B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

感嘆

Meaning

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

Example

She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.

彼女はそのニュースを聞いて、喜びの感嘆を漏らしました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比率

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

クラスでの男の子と女の子の比率は2:1です。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

直ちに

Meaning

at once; without delay

Example

She responded immediately to the emergency call.

彼女は緊急の電話に直ちに応答した。

C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

灯す

Meaning

to light a fire; to arouse or inspire

Example

She kindled the campfire with dry wood.

彼女は乾いた木でキャンプファイヤーを灯しました。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

ビデオ録画

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗議の映像は一日中テレビで放送されました。

A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

ハゲタカ

Meaning

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Example

The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.

凧は田んぼの上で獲物を探しながら高く飛んでいた。

A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning

a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison

Example

This car meets all the safety standards.

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

スーツ

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

彼は結婚式に黒いスーツを着ていきました。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知の

Meaning

having complete knowledge; all-knowing

Example

The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.

小説の語り手は全知であるかのようで、すべての登場人物の思考を知っている。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性

Meaning

the chance or probability of something happening

Example

There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.

明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。

C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率

Meaning

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

Example

The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.

今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。

C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

ポリガミー

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

Example

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

ポリガミーは世界の多くの国で違法です。

B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

アボカド

Meaning

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

Example

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

アボカドは健康に良い脂肪が豊富で、サラダやトーストに人気があります。

A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り

Meaning

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

Example

He walked down the street to the park.

彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差別化, 分化

Meaning

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Example

Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.

競合他社との差別化により、ユニークな市場ポジションを作り出すことができます。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い

Meaning

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

Example

The old books had a musty odor.

古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。

C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区別する特徴

Meaning

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

Example

The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.

人間の区別する特徴は抽象的に考える能力です。

C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

賢明

Meaning

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Example

His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.

彼の賢明なリーダーシップは会社を失敗から救った。

B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

メンター

Meaning

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

Example

She acted as a mentor for the new employees.

彼女は新しい社員のためにメンターとして活動しました。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。

C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

共謀する

Meaning

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

Example

The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.

2社は市場で価格を決定するために共謀しました。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

相互運用性

Meaning

The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.

Example

The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.

異なるソフトウェアシステムの相互運用性は、シームレスな作業の流れを確保します。

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

合計

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

合計費用は高すぎました。

A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

増加している

Meaning

continuously increasing or developing

Example

There is a growing demand for renewable energy.

再生可能エネルギーへの需要が増加しています。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。

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。

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

重いいびき

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

患者のステルトラスな呼吸は看護師たちを驚かせました。

B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

添付された

Meaning

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

Example

The file is attached to the email.

ファイルはメールに添付されています。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

セラピー

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

遺伝子治療は遺伝性疾患に希望を与えます。

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

会計事務所

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

商人は一日中、会計事務所で帳簿を確認して過ごしました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

濁った

Meaning

Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.

Example

The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.

激しい雨の後、川の水は濁った。

C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性

Meaning

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

Example

The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.

神父は魂の神性について話しました。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

オープンハート; 寛大で誠実; 心温かく受け入れる;

Meaning

Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;

Example

She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.

彼女は見知らぬ人々を心温かい笑顔で迎え、夕食に招待した。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

陽気な

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

子供たちはパーティーで陽気な気分でした。

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

無駄にする

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

ソーシャルメディアはしばしば貴重な時間を無駄にする原因となります。

C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の

Meaning

Relating to the heart.

Example

The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.

患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。

C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

弱体化する

Meaning

To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.

Example

The long hours of work enervated him.

長時間の労働が彼を弱体化させた。

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。

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

全会一致

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

委員会は全会一致の決定を下しました。