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B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

エンパワーメント
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
エンパワーメントのイニシアチブは自信を高めます。
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

ネガティブ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
彼女は今後のプロジェクトに対してネガティブな態度を持っていた。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

蒸し暑くて湿気のある
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
7月の午後は蒸し暑かった。
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

雰囲気
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
レストランの雰囲気はリラックスしていて、カジュアルなディナーに最適でした。
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

品位のある
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
観客は公演後に品位のある拍手を送りました。
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

汚れ; 土; 不潔な物質
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
庭で遊んだ後、子供たちは頭から足まで汚れで覆われていました。
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

妨げる
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
資金不足はビジネスの成長を妨げる可能性があります。
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

真実に似ている
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
その話は真実に似ているように思えたが、完全に架空のものだった。
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

耳障りな, うるさい
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
彼の耳障りな声は議論を不快にした。
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

雄鶏の冠の花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鮮やかな赤い雄鶏の冠の花が庭の花壇に鮮やかな色を加えました。
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感謝
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
殉教者への感謝は道徳的義務です。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

偽使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
その説教師は偽使徒として非難されました。
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

彼ら
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
昨日、公園で彼らを見かけました。
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

家系図
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
家系図を作成することは、家族の歴史を理解するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

レプリカ
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
博物館は古代の彫像の完璧なレプリカを展示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

うらやましい
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
彼女の成功は仲間の間でうらやましかった。
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

即位 / 条約の受諾
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
王の即位は大きな儀式で祝われました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

協力的でない
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
証人は見たことについて協力的でなかった。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

消す
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
消防士たちは1時間以内に火を消し止めました。
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
宿題について質問してもいいですか？
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

人手不足
Meaning
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
Example
The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.
インフルエンザの流行時に病院は人手不足でした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

消化不良な; 消化しにくい
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
古いパンは硬くなり、消化不良になった。
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
ロープは重さで折れました。
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

妨害する
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
証人は調査中にストーンウォールしようとしました。
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

しなびた; やわらかい; 弛んだ;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
水がない数日後、植物の葉がしなびました。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

信じられないほど
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
山頂からの景色は信じられないほど美しかった。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

画家
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
画家はキャンバスに美しい風景を描きました。
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隠れた; 秘密の; 見えない
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
部屋には隠れたカメラがありました。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

無給の; 支払いなし
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
彼女は無給のインターンとして6ヶ月間働きました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

しかし
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
しかし、雨が降っていたが、彼らは散歩に出かけた。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

圧縮可能な
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
空気は圧縮可能な物質で、水とは異なります。
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

四分の一
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
その会社は今年の最初の四半期に強い利益を報告しました。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

フォーマット
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
週末までにPDFフォーマットで報告書を提出してください。
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

輸入
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
高級品の輸入は厳しく規制されています。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

写真
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
彼女は大学で写真を学びました。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

譲受人
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
譲受人は所有権を取得する前に契約書に署名しなければならない。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期待
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
結果が発表される前、部屋には期待の感覚があった。
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剤
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
農家は侵入する雑草から作物を守るために除草剤を使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

若鳥
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
若鳥は最初の飛行をしようとしていました。
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

奪取
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
将軍は王の玉座を奪おうとした。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

うなり声
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
犬は見知らぬ人にうなった。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供給部門
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
軍隊の供給部門は、兵士たちが十分な物資を持っていることを確認した。
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

詐欺による情報盗取
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
フィッシングメールは、しばしば人々をだましてパスワードを明かさせます。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移住する
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
彼は5年前にカナダに移住しました。
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪悪
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
その悪しき魔女は若い王女に呪いをかけました。
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

絶賛する
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
批評家たちは新しい映画を絶賛しています。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

辛辣な批評
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
批評家は映画について辛辣な批評を書いた。
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 順序
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
教師は静かに座るよう命じました。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

障害
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
抗議は群衆が暴力的になったときに障害に終わった。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

エメラルド
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
エメラルドのネックレスは太陽の光で輝いていました。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭壇
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
新郎新婦は式の最中に祭壇の前に立っていました。
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。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

教区に関する
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
教区評議会は教会の問題を話し合うために集まりました。
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根強い
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
彼の根強い習慣は壊すのが難しかった。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神経科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
ニューロサイエンティフィックな研究は、記憶の保持を理解するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推進力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
ジェットエンジンは航空機に長距離を移動させるための推進力を提供します。
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

前に来る
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

確定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
契約は2年間の確定した期間です。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

請願者
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
寺院には祝福を求める請願者で溢れていました。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

一斉射撃
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
兵士たちは倒れた将軍を讃えるために一斉射撃を行った。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

不運; ラッキーでない
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
彼は勝つシュートを外して不運だった。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

魅力的に
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
その部屋は柔らかい照明と植物で魅力的に飾られていた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

資源効率的
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
資源効率的な農業は、水とエネルギーを節約します。
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

気分; ムード;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
彼女はニュースを受け取った後、良いムードだった。
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

伝記
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
私はアルバート・アインシュタインの魅力的な伝記を読んでいます。
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

予防的
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
政府はインフレを抑制するために予防的措置を講じました。
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

資源
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
水は重要な自然資源です。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

使い果たせる
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
石炭と石油は使い果たせる資源です。
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有権
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
資源の所有権は重要でした。
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

上手に
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
彼女はみんなが理解できるように上手に説明した。
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

士官候補生
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
士官候補生はパレードで誇らしげに行進した。
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

激痛
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
その国は政治的危機の激痛の中にあった。
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

メカジキ
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
メカジキは時速60マイルで泳ぐことができます。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

ソファ
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
家族はテレビを見るためにソファに集まった。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

機密性
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
機密性はデータセキュリティにおいて重要です。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

信じられない
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
山からの景色は信じられなかった。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

永続的に
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
彼女は学業を終えた後、永続的にその街に引っ越しました。
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

宗教的な衣装
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式中に金色の聖衣を着ていた。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
子供が壁にペンキを塗った。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

発明
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
その発明はコミュニケーションを革命的に変えました。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

葉
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
秋の葉は公園で素晴らしく見えました。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

適合性
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
製品は安全基準に対する適合性がテストされました。
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

避けられない
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
死は人生の避けられない一部です。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

均衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
彼女の落ち着きは熱い議論の中で均衡を作り出しました。
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

脅して話す
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
マネージャーはスタッフに残業をさせるために脅しました。