A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

友達

Meaning

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

Example

He is my best friend.

彼は私の親友です。

C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

繰り返す

Meaning

To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.

Example

The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.

教師は正直さの重要性を繰り返し述べました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning

easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive

Example

She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改善された

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

彼女の健康は先月から大きく改善されました。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。

C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

麻痺させる

Meaning

to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive

Example

The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.

凍える風が数分で彼の指を麻痺させた。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 変わらない

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

そのタトゥーは彼の皮膚に永久的な印です。

A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

感謝する

Meaning

to express gratitude or appreciation to someone

Example

She thanked her teacher for the extra help.

彼女は追加の助けに感謝しました。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した

Meaning

Becoming strong, active, or popular again.

Example

The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.

復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。

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 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

非ユダヤ人

Meaning

A person who is not Jewish

Example

The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.

シナゴーグはユダヤ人と非ユダヤ人の両方を歓迎しました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ

Meaning

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail

Example

A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。

C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

熟考する

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

Example

He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.

彼は川のそばに座って、未来の計画について考えました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

Example

The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.

A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー

Meaning

a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Example

I use a web browser to search for information online.

私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九

Meaning

the number that is one more than eight

Example

She has nine books in her collection.

彼女はコレクションに9冊の本を持っています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

不正

Meaning

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

Example

The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.

裁判所は契約が不正であると判断しました。

C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

インフレ的

Meaning

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

Example

The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.

政府はインフレ圧力を制御するために措置を講じた。

C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

嘔吐, 排出

Meaning

to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly

Example

The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.

壊れたパイプが床全体に水を吐き出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喩的

Meaning

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

Example

She used figurative language to describe her feelings.

彼女は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使いました。

A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

学ぶ

Meaning

to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding

Example

Children learn quickly when they are interested.

子供たちは興味を持っているときに素早く学びます。

C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯

Meaning

A region defined by its climate.

Example

He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.

彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

血縁の

Meaning

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

Example

The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.

この研究は血縁のある家族における遺伝的障害に焦点を当てました。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。

C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング

Meaning

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

Example

Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.

多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。

C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

Meaning

To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.

Example

They quibbled over who should pay the bill.

C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る

Meaning

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

Example

He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.

彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。

B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

その労働者は建設現場で長時間働いた。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.

Example

The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.

A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

横たわる, 嘘をつく

Meaning

to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth

Example

The book lies on the table.

本はテーブルの上にあります。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい

Meaning

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Example

The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.

外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。

B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念

Meaning

An abstract idea or general notion

Example

The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.

二匹のウサギを追いかけるという概念は、集中力を教えます。

C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

思索的または瞑想的

Meaning

Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.

Example

He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.

彼は自分の決断を振り返りながら、思索的な夕べを過ごしました。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

無防備な

Meaning

not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information

Example

In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.

油断した瞬間、彼女はそのプロジェクトについての本当の気持ちを明かした。

C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

暗示的

Meaning

Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.

Example

The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.

その小説は古典文学を指し示す暗示的な部分で満ちている。

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

効果がない

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

暗記学習はしばしば効果がないことが証明されます。

A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

追加の

Meaning

More than what is usual, expected, or necessary

Example

She brought some extra food for the picnic.

彼女はピクニックのために追加の食べ物を持ってきました。

C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

苛立ち

Meaning

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

Example

The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.

絶え間ない騒音は隣人にとって苛立ちの原因となりました。

A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

退屈

Meaning

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Example

The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.

講義は退屈すぎて、何人かの学生が眠ってしまった。

A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

飲む

Meaning

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

Example

I drink water every morning.

私は毎朝水を飲みます。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

いらいらさせる

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

通りからの絶え間ない騒音はいらいらさせる。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

許されざる

Meaning

too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable

Example

His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.

彼の裏切りは許されざる犯罪でした。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

nutrient

栄養素

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物は成長のために土壌から栄養素を吸収します。

C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

言語における意味に関連する

Meaning

Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.

Example

AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.

AIモデルはコンテキストを理解するためにセマンティック分析を使用します。

A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

一人

Meaning

having no one else present; on one's own

Example

She prefers to live alone in her apartment.

彼女はアパートで一人で暮らすのを好む。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家

Meaning

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

Example

The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

頑固; 逆行;

Meaning

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Example

His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.

彼のパーヴァーシティは、助けを断ることで皆を困らせた。

C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

好ましい気候条件

Meaning

Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development

Example

Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.

冬は農業にとって好ましい気候条件を提供します。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

耳に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the ear or hearing.

Example

The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.

医者は患者の体温を確認するためにオーリキュラー温度計を使用しました。

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

熱狂的な

Meaning

showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession

Example

She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.

彼女は古い切手を集めることに熱狂的な興味を持っています。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

彼のコメントは正式な会議には不適切でした。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不整合

Meaning

The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.

Example

His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.

彼のスピーチは不整合で、理解するのが難しかった。

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

ほとんど

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

彼はほとんど電車を逃した。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

読書

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

読書は私の好きな趣味の一つです。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

使者

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

使者は司令官に重要な戦闘計画を届けました。

C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国

Meaning

a state ruled by a prince

Example

Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.

モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。

C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

論理的に関連しない発言

Meaning

a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement

Example

His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.

予算の議論中、彼の天気に関するコメントは完全に論理的に関連しない発言だった。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

階層的な

Meaning

arranged in order of rank or authority

Example

The company has a strict hierarchical structure.

その会社には厳格な階層構造があります。

C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

嫌悪

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

彼女は喫煙に強い嫌悪感を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡頭政治

Meaning

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Example

The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.

その国は裕福なオリガーキーによって支配され、すべての資源を支配していました。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

容赦ない; 残酷な;

Meaning

showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless

Example

The merciless dictator showed no compassion.

容赦のない独裁者は、同情を示さなかった。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

管理できない; 手に負えない

Meaning

difficult or impossible to control or handle

Example

The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.

適切な監視がなければ、大きなクラスは管理できなくなった。

C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

活力を与える

Meaning

To give life, energy, or strength to something.

Example

Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.

新鮮な空気と運動は体と心に活力を与えることができます。

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

伝統

Meaning

the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief

Example

It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.

日曜日の夜に家族全員でディナーを共にするのは、我が家の伝統です。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

水恐怖症

Meaning

Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.

Example

After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.

野良犬に噛まれた後、その男は水恐怖症の治療を受けました。

C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning

An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.

Example

The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.

C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

Example

The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸気船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

古い蒸気船がゆっくり川を渡った。

C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

変色

Meaning

The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.

Example

Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.

変化は植物の葉をより魅力的に見せます。

C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器

Meaning

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

Example

The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.

店は美しい陶器の壺と鉢を展示していました。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

利他主義

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。

C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる

Meaning

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

Example

The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.

パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。

C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

消化に関連する

Meaning

relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion

Example

The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.

医者は消化管の役割について説明しました。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

お風呂; 浴槽

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

私は毎晩、熱いお風呂に入ります。

B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

攻撃的な; 侮辱的な; 攻撃的

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

彼の攻撃的な発言は、全員の気持ちを傷つけました。

A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

片付ける

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

夕食後にテーブルを片付けてください。

C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正

Meaning

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Example

The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.

独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。

C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning

something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context

Example

Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.

C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

規模; 大きさ; 重要性

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

地震のマグニチュードはリヒタースケールで7.5に測定されました。

C2 noun /fez/

Fez

フェズ

Meaning

a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries

Example

The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.

伝統的な衣装には、黒い房付きの赤いフェズが含まれていました。

C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

ローバー

Meaning

A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.

Example

The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.

ローバーは火星に着陸し、探査を開始しました。

C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

歯ぎしりをする

Meaning

to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration

Example

He began to gnash his teeth in rage.

彼は怒りで歯ぎしりを始めた。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意識

Meaning

Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.

Example

He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.

彼は事故後セミコンシャスで、ほとんど反応できなかった。

C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

押し付ける

Meaning

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

Example

He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.

彼は友達に自分の古い本を押し付けようとしました。

C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可動の; ポータブル; 移動可能

Meaning

capable of being moved; not fixed in position

Example

The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.

家具は可動なので、部屋を簡単に再配置できます。

B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

親切に

Meaning

in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill

Example

She kindly helped the old man cross the street.

彼女は親切に老人が道を渡るのを手伝った。

C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

過剰な賞賛

Meaning

Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.

Example

He offered fulsome praise to his boss.

彼は上司に過剰な賞賛を提供しました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

刻む

Meaning

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Example

They inscribed her name on the trophy.

彼らはトロフィーに彼女の名前を刻みました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

緊急計画

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Example

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

会社は経済的な後退に備えた緊急計画を持っています。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

介入

Meaning

The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.

Example

The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.

マネージャーの介入は、激しい議論がエスカレートするのを防ぎました。

C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学

Meaning

The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.

Example

Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.

バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

カリキュラム

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校は、デジタルリテラシーのコースをもっと含めるためにカリキュラムを更新しました。

B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

発見

Meaning

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

Example

His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.

彼の発見は複数の分野で革命を起こした。

C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

仮定

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

彼の計画は、市場がすぐに回復するという仮定に基づいていました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

非の打ち所がない

Meaning

Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable

Example

His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.

彼の行動はイベント中ずっと非の打ち所がなかった。

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

再生

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

土壌の再生は持続可能な農業にとって必要不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

洋裁師

Meaning

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

Example

The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.

洋裁師は花嫁のために美しいドレスを作った。

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

どこにも

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

私はあらゆる場所を探しましたが、鍵はどこにも見つかりませんでした。

B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学ぶことに決めました。

C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

火をつける、感動させる

Meaning

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

Example

The speech enkindled hope in the audience.

スピーチは観客に希望を灯しました。

C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

過度に従順

Meaning

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

Example

He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.

彼は彼らの要求を断るにはあまりにも従順すぎた。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石細工師

Meaning

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

Example

The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.

博物館は古代に使用された宝石細工の道具を展示しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

殺人犯

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

殺人犯は数時間以内に警察に捕まった。

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

今

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

私は今勉強しています。

A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

カンニング

Meaning

to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage

Example

He cheats on the exam by copying answers.

彼は答えをコピーして試験でカンニングします。

C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

齧歯類

Meaning

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

Example

The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.

農場主は納屋の中でロデントを捕まえるために罠を設置しました。

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新造語

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

インターネットは「セルフィー」や「ハッシュタグ」などの多くの新造語を生み出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。