B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

談話, 講義

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授は古代哲学についての講義を行った。

A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

法律

Meaning

a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members

Example

Everyone must obey the law.

すべての人は法律を守らなければなりません。

C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ

Meaning

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Example

An angry mob gathered outside the building.

怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。

C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

プロペラ

Meaning

A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.

Example

The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.

飛行機のプロペラは大きな速さで空気を切った。

C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

Example

He rasped out a warning before collapsing.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗議

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

労働者たちの不公平な扱いに対する抗議は無視された。

C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

Worthy of great respect.

Example

Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.

彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖

Meaning

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

Example

The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.

漁師たちは世代を超えて湖の近くに住んでいました。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年齢

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

彼女は彼の年齢を丁寧に尋ねました。

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

倹約的

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

彼女は非常に倹約的で、いつも将来のためにお金を貯めています。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

繊毛を持つ

Meaning

Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.

Example

The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.

呼吸器官の繊毛細胞は粘液を肺から外に出すのを助けます。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。

C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

おかゆ

Meaning

a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water

Example

The sick patient could only eat gruel.

病気の患者はお粥しか食べられなかった。

C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

洪水に見舞われやすい

Meaning

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

Example

Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.

バングラデシュは洪水が発生しやすいデルタ国家です。

C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

満ちた

Meaning

Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.

Example

The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.

交渉は緊張と不確実性で満ちていました。

A1 noun /praɪs/

price

価格

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

車の価格は最近上がりました。

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。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。

C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

認証

Meaning

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

Example

The university is accredited by the national education board.

その大学は国の教育委員会から認定されています。

C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

フランスの城

Meaning

a large French country house or castle

Example

They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.

彼らはフランスの美しい城に泊まりました。

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。

B2 noun plɒt

plot

プロット

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

'二都物語'のプロットは、緊迫感と魅力に満ちています。

C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

追い出す

Meaning

to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position

Example

The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.

レフェリーはアンスポーツマンライクな行為で選手を追い出さなければならなかった。

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

感受性

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

感染症に対する高い感受性は追加のケアを必要とします。

A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

所有者

Meaning

a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property

Example

The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.

レストランの所有者は私たちを温かく迎え入れてくれました。

C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的な

Meaning

Showing compassion or benevolence.

Example

The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.

医者は怪我をした動物に人道的な治療を提供しました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

好ましい

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

渋滞時には車を運転するより、電車を利用する方が好ましい。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

大きな包丁

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

シェフはチキンの骨を切るために大きな包丁を使いました。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係

Meaning

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

Example

The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.

相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。

C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

女性嫌悪

Meaning

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

Example

The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.

その小説は女性嫌悪を助長すると批判された。

C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突然変異する

Meaning

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

Example

The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.

ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指揮者 / 導体

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

指揮者はオーケストラを始めるためにバトンを振りました。

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

擬人化

Meaning

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

Example

The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.

そのアニメでは、二本足で歩く擬人化された猫が登場します。

A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

狙う

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

彼はゴールに向かってボールを狙った。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

ダイバー

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

ダイバーは魚を捕まえるために水面下に消えました。

C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

人食い

Meaning

An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.

Example

The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.

その虎は村で悪名高い人食いとなった。

B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消費者

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

その会社は消費者のニーズを理解することに重点を置いています。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

広範囲に

Meaning

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

Example

She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.

彼女は研究のためにヨーロッパを広範囲に旅行しました。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

製品やサービスが顧客に提供するユニークな利益や価値を説明する声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明確なバリュープロポジションは、より多くの顧客を引きつけます。

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

音楽

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽を聴くのが好きです。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

乱す

Meaning

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

Example

The wind disarranged her hair.

風が彼女の髪を乱した。

B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

酸素。無色無臭の気体で、生命に不可欠な成分です。

Meaning

A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.

Example

Oxygen is vital for life.

酸素は生命にとって不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

カゼイン

Meaning

the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements

Example

Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.

カゼインプロテインパウダーは、アスリートにとって筋肉の回復に人気があります。

B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

正確な; 精密な; 完全に正しい

Meaning

precise; accurate; completely correct

Example

Please give me the exact time of the meeting.

会議の正確な時間を教えてください。

A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

学習者

Meaning

a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience

Example

She is a fast learner.

彼女は覚えが早い。

B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

モットー

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

彼女の人生のモットーは「決して諦めないこと」です。

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

ワイナリー

Meaning

a place where wine is made

Example

They visited a famous winery in France.

彼らはフランスの有名なワイナリーを訪れました。

A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

静かな

Meaning

Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.

Example

The calm environment supports healing.

静かな環境が癒しを助けます。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小説 / 新しい

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

彼女は週末に歴史小説を読んで過ごしました。

C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

インデックス

Meaning

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

Example

Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.

発表後、株式市場のインデックスは急落しました。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。

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。

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

鋭い; 強烈な; 突然で強い; 理解が速い

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

ナイフは非常に鋭い刃を持っています。

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

疑わしい

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

彼の疑わしいビジネス慣行は調査を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品

Meaning

A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.

Example

The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.

作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主

Meaning

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

Example

The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.

古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

専門家

Meaning

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

Example

He is an expert in computer programming.

彼はコンピュータプログラミングの専門家です。

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻訳者

Meaning

a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another

Example

The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.

翻訳者は観光客がガイドを理解するのを助けました。

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

トレーニングする

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

アスリートはオリンピックのために一生懸命トレーニングをしています。

A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

少数

Meaning

A small number of; not many.

Example

Only a few students attended the class.

ほんの少しの学生がクラスに出席しました。

A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

自転車

Meaning

a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle

Example

He biked to school every day.

彼は毎日自転車で学校に行きました。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日記

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

彼女は寝る前に日記にその日の出来事を書きました。

A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要な

Meaning

most important; chief in size, extent, or importance

Example

The main reason for his success is hard work.

彼の成功の主な理由は、努力したことです。

B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.

B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

英雄的な

Meaning

showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes

Example

The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.

消防士は子どもを救うために英雄的な努力をした。

A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

友達

Meaning

a close friend or companion, used informally

Example

He went to the movies with his best buddy.

彼は一番の友達と映画を見に行った。

C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

人々の態度、願望、その他の心理的基準に基づいて人々を研究し分類すること

Meaning

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

Example

Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.

サイコグラフィックスは消費者の購買動機を明らかにします。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

狂った / 非理性的

Meaning

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

Example

He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.

彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、正気を失ったように見えました。

B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

仮定

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

天気に関する彼の仮定は間違っていることが証明されました。

A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

ステップ

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。

B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局

Meaning

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

Example

I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

調整する

Meaning

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

Example

She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.

彼女は候補者の間で熱い議論を調整しました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

注目すべき; 非凡な; 顕著な;

Meaning

worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;

Example

His recovery from the illness was remarkable.

病気から回復することは注目すべきことでした。

C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

浪費家

Meaning

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources

Example

The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.

その王は贅沢なライフスタイルで知られていました。

C1 noun

Longitude

経度

A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

完全に

Meaning

completely; entirely; absolutely

Example

I totally agree with your opinion.

私はあなたの意見に完全に同意します。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック

Meaning

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

Example

The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.

そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。

C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

特定の品質やタイプの完璧な例; 何かの最良の表現

Meaning

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

Example

She is the epitome of grace and kindness.

彼女は優雅さと親切さの典型です。

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。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う

Meaning

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

Example

They had a bantering conversation at the café.

彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

個人データ

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

デジタル時代において個人データを保護することは重要です。

B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光線 / 梁

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

一筋の光線が窓から入ってきた。

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

アンケート

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

慎重な; 注意深い; 用心深い

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Example

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中に通りを渡るときは注意してください。

A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

岩石

Meaning

a large, solid piece of mineral matter

Example

The mountain was made of solid rock.

その山は固い岩石でできていました。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。

C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

くびき

Meaning

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation

Example

The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.

牛は木製のくびきでつながれていました。

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。

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。

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

知覚可能

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

冬の天気の変化は農村地域で知覚可能です。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

手頃な

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

このレストランは家族向けに手頃な価格の食事を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

カルダモン

Meaning

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

Example

The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.

レシピにはひとつまみの粉末カルダモンが必要です。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

発泡

Meaning

The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.

Example

Her effervescence made her the life of the party.

彼女の発泡はパーティーの生命となった。

A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

ショッピングモール

Meaning

a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants

Example

They went to the mall to buy new clothes.

彼らは新しい服を買うためにショッピングモールに行きました。

C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福

Meaning

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

Example

The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.

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。

C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪み

Meaning

Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.

Example

The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.

その政治家は、彼の答えの歪みについて批判された。

C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

淫ら

Meaning

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Example

The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.

その劇は淫らなキャラクターで批判された。

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す

Meaning

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil

Example

His clothes were besmeared with mud.

彼の服は泥で汚れていた。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

彼女はコンサートで美しい歌を歌った。

C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

Example

The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。

C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴

Meaning

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Example

The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.

彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。