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C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

わがままな; けんか腰の; 手に負えない
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
その気難しい子供は教師の指示に従うことを拒否しました。
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

富、運、または利益の突然の増加を引き起こす状況や出来事
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
石油の発見は小さな国にとってボナンザでした。
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

役に立つ; 実用的な
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
このツールは問題を解決するために非常に役立ちます。
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

フラッシュ; ひらめき
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
雷鳴の後に明るい閃光がありました。
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法的に
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
彼は自分の行動に対して合法的に責任があります。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

熱狂
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
教師の熱狂が生徒たちをインスパイアしました。
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

先祖
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
彼女は家系図を調べて、先祖について学びました。
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

メインディッシュ
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
レストランのサインステーキはメインディッシュとして提供されました。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根絶
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
カーボンの根絶はプロジェクトの重要な目標です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

縁故主義
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
その会社は採用活動においてネポティズムを行っていると非難された。
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

割り当て、配分
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
各部門はリソースの割り当てを受け取りました。
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
車は事故でひどく壊れた。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

クローゼット
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
彼女のクローゼットはカラフルなドレスでいっぱいです。
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

ジープ
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
ジープは簡単に岩だらけの丘を登った。
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

応急処置
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

権限を与える
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
子供たちに権限を与えることは、社会的進歩につながる可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鳥肌
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
ホラー映画で鳥肌が立った。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

非現実的な
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突然の知らせの後、その体験は非現実的に感じられた。
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

範囲
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
新しい電気自動車の範囲は400マイルです。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

譲渡可能
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
財産権は譲渡可能で、売却または転送できます。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主義
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊外
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
彼らは子供たちを都市の騒音から遠ざけるために静かな郊外に引っ越しました。
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

寒さ; 恐れや不安の感情; リラックスする
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
秋が近づくにつれて、空気の中に寒さを感じた。
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

投獄
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
彼は裁判所の命令に違反して投獄に直面した。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

廃品回収業者
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
廃品回収業者は古い物を集めます。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

汚す
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
川は工業廃水によって汚された。
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

天国
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
多くの人は、善い魂はこの世界を去った後に天国へ行くと信じている。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

フェティッシュ
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
村人たちはその像を強力なフェティッシュとして扱っていました。
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

要件
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
この仕事には特定の教育要件があります。
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

グアバ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
私は庭の木から新鮮なグアバを食べるのが大好きです。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

会場
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
結婚式の会場は美しく飾られていました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸せ
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
賞を受け取った時、彼女は幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

投獄する
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
漁船は嵐が海岸を襲う前に安全に港に戻りました。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

実行可能
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
このプロジェクトを2ヶ月以内に完了することは実行可能です。
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

中
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
彼女は台所で夕食を準備している。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

個人的な
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
彼女は家族についての個人的な詳細を共有しました。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
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。
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
独立は運動を刺激した。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

あり得ない
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
彼が時間通りに到着するのはあり得ないようだ。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

看護
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
彼女は医療専門職になるために看護学を学んでいます。
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
汚染は産業化の負の外部性です。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

昼行性
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
ほとんどの鳥は昼行性の生き物で、日中に活動しています。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

スクロール
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
フィードをスクロールすることで時間が無駄になる。
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困難な状況に巻き込まれる
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
その政治家はスキャンダルに巻き込まれていた。
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

親しみやすい
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
彼らはそのカフェを、会って話すのに適した親しみやすい場所だと感じました。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

訂正する
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

顕微鏡学
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
顕微鏡学は細胞の構造を明らかにしました。
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

脅威
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
嵐は沿岸地域に深刻な脅威をもたらします。
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

ニヒリスト
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

緑青
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
古い像は長年の雨にさらされた後、緑青で覆われていた。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

注目や拍手を求めて見せかけの行動をする
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
その俳優はチャリティイベントでグランドスタンディングをしていると非難された。
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

狂気; 精神錯乱;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
この嵐の中で運転するのは狂気だろう。
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

キャプチャ
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
兵士たちは敵の基地を占拠することに成功しました。
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

言語ベースの人工知能モデル
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPTはユーザーが効率的に人間のようなテキストを生成するのを助けます。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

詐欺師
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
そのビジネスマンは、顧客を騙す詐欺師として暴露されました。
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

保証人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
家主はアパートを貸す前に保証人を要求しました。
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

解放する
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
囚人は10年後に解放されました。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

だらしない格好
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
彼女はだらしない格好でドアに応答した、ローブだけを着て。
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密に
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
その地域は密に木々で覆われています。
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

シエラクラブ
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
ジョン・ミューアは1892年にシエラクラブを設立し、野生地帯を保護しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

とげのある; 扱いにくい
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
予算削減の難しい問題には慎重な検討が必要です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

ベルリンゴ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
ベルリンゴの木は美しい赤い果物を生産し、熱帯地域で人気があります
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

隣接した; 近接した; 隣国の
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
私たちは貿易のために隣国をよく訪れます。
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

ビジネスや複数のビジネスを組織し運営する人
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
若い起業家は22歳で自分のテクノロジー企業を立ち上げました。
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

実行する
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
チームはプロジェクトを成功裏に実行します。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

改善
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
その会社は先月、売上の改善を経験しました。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

茶色がかった
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
古い紙は年齢のために茶色がかった色合いをしていた。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

解体する
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
作業員たちは来月古い橋を解体します。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

ファイトニュートリエント
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
緑茶には強力なファイトニュートリエントが含まれています。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家系
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
その犬は何世代にもわたる家系を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

二重母音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
'コイン'という単語には二重母音が含まれています。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨のような
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石は古代の生物の骨のような構造を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

プライバシー
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
誰でもプライバシーを持つ権利があります。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

風の強い
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
海辺では寒くて風の強い日でした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

不法な
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
警察は不法な麻薬取引を閉鎖しました。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

去勢する
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
農夫は若い雄牛を去勢して、管理しやすくした。
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

棚
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
窓の近くの棚に本を置きました。
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

本社
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
その会社の本社はニューヨークにあります。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
教区は日曜礼拝のために集まりました。
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

水曜日
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
会議は水曜日の午後に予定されています。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

フォーラム
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
オンラインフォーラムでは、人々がさまざまなトピックについて議論することができます。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

老化
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学者は植物のセネセンスを研究して、老化を理解しようとしました。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

記憶力が強い
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
記憶力が強い学生は学業で優れています。
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功した; 裕福な; 勝者の
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
彼女は医師としてのキャリアで成功しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖ったウリ
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母は魚と一緒に尖ったウリのカレーを作りました。
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

滴る
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
激しい雨の後、水は壁をゆっくりと流れ始めた。