C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

輝く

Meaning

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

Example

The grass glistened with morning dew.

朝露で草は輝いていた。

C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

壮大さ

Meaning

Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.

Example

The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.

コロッセオの壮大さは何百万もの観光客を引きつけます。

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

徐々に

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

徐々に変化することはより持続可能です。

C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石の彫刻（グロテスクな形）

Meaning

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

Example

The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.

古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。

B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深い悲しみ; 哀しみ

Meaning

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Example

The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.

家族は愛するペットを失った後、深い悲しみに包まれていました。

B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

ゲートウェイ; 入り口

Meaning

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

Example

The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.

古代の石のゲートウェイは壮大な宮殿の入り口として機能しました。

C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

上品な

Meaning

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

Example

She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.

彼女は上品な方法で話し、ゲストに感銘を与えました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

血なまぐさい

Meaning

involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence

Example

The movie was too gory for children.

その映画は子供には血なまぐさいすぎました。

C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚かましさ、迷惑をかける

Meaning

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

Example

She had the gall to question his decision.

彼女は彼の決定に疑問を呈するギャルを持っていました。

B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥

Meaning

A quick or brief look.

Example

He glanced at the river and felt calm.

彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火薬

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火薬は古代中国で発明されました。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

ゲームプレイ

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

チームのゲームプレイは革新的でした。

C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

駐屯地

Meaning

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

Example

The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.

駐屯地は侵略者に対して要塞を守った。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

知事

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

知事は市民に来たる選挙について話しました。

C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

表面的だが不誠実な

Meaning

speaking easily but without sincerity or depth

Example

The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.

政治家は深刻な質問に対して表面的な答えをしました。

A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

良い; 優れた; 有益な;

Meaning

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

Example

She is a good student.

彼女は良い学生です。

C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

セーター

Meaning

a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover

Example

He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.

彼は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。

C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金細工師

Meaning

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

Example

The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.

金細工師は美しい結婚指輪を作りました。

B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

ぶつぶつ言う

Meaning

to complain quietly or in a low voice

Example

She often grumbles about the traffic.

彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作

Meaning

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

Example

The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.

与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。

C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

カボチャ

Meaning

a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried

Example

The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.

瓶型カボチャカレーは美味しくて栄養豊富でした。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士

Meaning

a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable

Example

He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.

彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。

C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

金メッキ

Meaning

to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is

Example

The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.

職人はフレームを金で覆い、豪華な外観を与えました。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

世代

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族の木は何世代にもわたる。

A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

キリン

Meaning

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

Example

The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.

キリンは高い木の葉に届くために首を伸ばしました。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

讃える

Meaning

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is

Example

The movie glorifies war heroes.

その映画は戦争の英雄を美化している。

C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

ジェスチキュレーション

Meaning

Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions

Example

His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.

彼のエネルギッシュなジェスチキュレーションズは、スピーチをさらに魅力的にしました。

C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

えぐる、不当に高く売る

Meaning

To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.

Example

He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.

彼はうっかり木製のテーブルに穴を開けました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

壮大な; 有名な;

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

その夕焼けは絶対に壮大でした。

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

グローバルなイニシアティブ

Meaning

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Example

Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.

グローバルなイニシアティブは、より良い廃棄物管理の実践を奨励しています。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

渦, 円形海洋流

Meaning

A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.

Example

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.

太平洋のゴミの大きな塊は渦に閉じ込められています。

C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家

Meaning

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

Example

As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.

本物の美食家として、彼は新しい料理を試す機会を決して見逃しませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

乱れた

Meaning

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

Example

The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.

ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。

C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面

Meaning

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

Example

The children played on the ground near the house.

子供たちは家の近くの地面で遊びました。

C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

ガンのひな

Meaning

a young goose

Example

The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.

母ガンは仔ガンを慎重に守った。

C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Meaning

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

Example

The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.

B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

挽く

Meaning

to crush into small particles; to work hard

Example

She grinds coffee beans every morning.

彼女は毎朝コーヒー豆を挽く。

B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

貪欲

Meaning

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Example

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

お金に対する貪欲は、彼に非倫理的なビジネス判断をさせた。

B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

孫

Meaning

the son of one's son or daughter

Example

His grandson visits him every weekend.

彼の孫は毎週末彼を訪ねます。

C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

すりおろす, 苛立たせる

Meaning

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

Example

She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.

彼女はパスタ料理のためにチーズをおろしました。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。

C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

格闘する, 取り組む

Meaning

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Example

The company is grappling with financial difficulties.

その会社は財務問題に取り組んでいます。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

オオカムルチー

Meaning

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

Example

The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.

オオカムルチーは、水の外でも数時間生きられる獰猛な捕食者です。

C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑発する

Meaning

to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action

Example

He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.

彼は対戦相手をミスを犯させるために挑発しようとした。

B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

成長

Meaning

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

Example

Economic growth improves living conditions.

経済成長は生活水準を向上させます。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

gladiator

グラディエーター

Meaning

A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.

Example

The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.

グラディエーターはアリーナで勇敢に戦いました。

A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

灰色

Meaning

having a color between black and white

Example

The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.

灰色の雲は雨が降ることを示していた。

A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

一般的

Meaning

Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.

Example

He made a general comment about the project.

彼はプロジェクトに関する一般的なコメントをしました。

C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

Example

He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

ジャンル

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

ロマンスは彼女のお気に入りの映画のジャンルです。

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

成長する

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

植物は春により早く成長します。

C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

親しみやすさ

Meaning

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

Example

His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.

彼の親しみやすさは、同僚の間で彼を人気者にした。

A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

一般的に

Meaning

in most cases; usually; as a rule

Example

He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.

彼は一般的に午前9時前に仕事に到着します。

B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

輝く

Meaning

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

Example

The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.

ランタンが暗闇の中で柔らかく光っていた。

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃腸の

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

辛い食べ物は胃腸に問題を引き起こすことがあります。

A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

緑

Meaning

of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds

Example

The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.

木々の緑の葉は雨の後で新鮮に見えます。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

意味不明に話す

Meaning

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

Example

The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.

怖がった男は幽霊を見たとき、意味不明に話し始めた。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遺伝的な

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遺伝的特徴は身体的特徴に影響を与えます。

B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

墓

Meaning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Example

The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.

家族は毎週日曜日に愛する祖父の墓を訪れていました。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。

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.

C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

熱意

Meaning

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

Example

She sang the song with great gusto.

彼女はその歌を熱意を持って歌った。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

栄光; 名誉; 光輝

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

アスリートはオリンピック金メダルを取った栄光に浸った。

C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

遺伝子改変

Meaning

The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.

Example

Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.

遺伝子改変は作物の害虫や病気に対する耐性を高めます。

C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

木立 / 小さな果樹園

Meaning

A small group of trees growing close together.

Example

They walked through the orange grove.

彼らはオレンジの林を歩いていました。

C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

痩せこけた

Meaning

extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness

Example

After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.

何週間もの病気の後、彼は青白くて痩せこけて見えた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

無作法

Meaning

Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.

Example

His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.

彼の無作法な行動はパーティーでみんなを困らせた。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

穀物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

農家は収穫後、大量の穀物を納屋に保管しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

大食い

Meaning

Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

Example

His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.

彼の大食いの食欲は、ディナーテーブルで皆を驚かせた。

C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

集める

Meaning

to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest

Example

The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.

ジャーナリストは複数の情報源から事実を収集した。

B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

厳しい

Meaning

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

Example

The future looked grim after the disaster.

災害後、未来は厳しく見えた。

C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた

Meaning

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

Example

The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.

その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。

A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

ゲスト

Meaning

a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion

Example

We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.

私たちは先週末に結婚式の祝賀会に数人のゲストを招待しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

輝かしい / 明白な

Meaning

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

Example

There was a glaring mistake in the report.

レポートには明らかな間違いがありました。

C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

測定器

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something

Example

The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.

圧力計はタンクが満杯であることを示しました。

C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

系譜学者

Meaning

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

Example

The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.

系譜学者は18世紀に遡る記録を発見した。

C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

ねじれる

Meaning

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

Example

The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.

木の根が石の周りにねじれ始めた。

C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

譲渡者

Meaning

A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.

Example

The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.

譲渡者は、財産権を非営利団体に譲渡しました。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

グルメ

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

彼らは記念日を祝うためにグルメレストランに行きました。

C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反論する

Meaning

To deny, contradict, or speak against.

Example

No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.

裁判所で提出された証拠を誰も反論できなかった。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福

Meaning

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

Example

The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

バッタ

Meaning

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

バッタは一枚の葉から別の葉へ跳びました。

A2 adjective ˈɡləʊ.bəl

global

グローバル

Meaning

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

Example

Global collaboration improves connectivity.

グローバルな協力が接続性を向上させます。

C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

不機嫌な人

Meaning

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way

Example

He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.

彼は朝、コーヒーの前にいつもグラウチだ。

C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

完全な交通渋滞または停止状態

Meaning

Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.

Example

A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.

重大な事故が原因で市内中心部で渋滞が発生した。

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

仮装

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

彼は友達の仮装で近づいてきた。

C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

暴風; ビューフォートスケールで7から10の強風

Meaning

a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale

Example

The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.

漁船は接近する暴風雨のため、早めに港に戻った。

A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

ぶどう

Meaning

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

Example

She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

彼女は市場で一房のぶどうを買いました。

B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

温室効果

Meaning

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Example

The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.

温室効果は地球の温暖化を加速させています。

C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

喜ばせる

Meaning

to make someone happy or bring joy

Example

The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.

彼女の回復のニュースは皆を喜ばせました。

C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

しかめっ面

Meaning

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

Example

He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.

彼は酸っぱい果物を食べたときに顔をしかめました。

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

用語集

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

教科書の最後には技術的な用語を定義するための役立つ用語集があります。

C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

暴食

Meaning

Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.

Example

His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.

祭りの間の彼の暴食は、彼を病気にさせました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

球形の

Meaning

Having the shape of a globe; spherical.

Example

The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.

科学者は球状の星団を研究しました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

グラフィック; 視覚的; 鮮明な;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

グラフィックデザインはカラフルで目を引くものでした。

B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

優雅, エレガンス

Meaning

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

Example

She moved with grace across the stage.

彼女は舞台を優雅に歩いた。

C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

絞め殺す

Meaning

A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.

Example

The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.

暗殺者は路地でターゲットを絞め殺そうとした。

C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット

Meaning

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

Example

His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.

彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。

A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

増加している

Meaning

continuously increasing or developing

Example

There is a growing demand for renewable energy.

再生可能エネルギーへの需要が増加しています。

C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗野な

Meaning

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

Example

Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.

彼の粗野な態度にもかかわらず、彼はとても優しい心を持っていた。

C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

誇張な言語

Meaning

Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.

Example

The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.

その政治家の誇張された演説は一般の人々とつながることができなかった。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成長マインドセット

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

ガツガツ食べる

Meaning

to eat something quickly and greedily

Example

The children gobbled their food in minutes.

子供たちは数分で食べ物をガツガツ食べました。

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

嬉しい; 喜んでいる; 幸せ;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

こんなに長い時間が経った後、あなたに会えて嬉しいです。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

けばけばしい

Meaning

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

Example

She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.

彼女は彼女のエレガントなドレスと合わないけばけばしいネックレスを着けていました。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇気, 発起

Meaning

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

Example

It takes real gumption to start your own business.

自分のビジネスを始めるためには、真の勇気が必要です。

B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

性別

Meaning

either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity

Example

The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

その企業はすべての従業員に平等な機会を提供することで、ジェンダー平等を促進しています。

A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

男

Meaning

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

Example

That guy over there is my best friend.

あの男は私の親友です。

C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

要点

Meaning

the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point

Example

I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.

私は講義の始まりを逃しましたが、教授の議論の要点を理解しました。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

優しい

Meaning

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

Example

He was always gentle with children.

彼はいつも子供たちに優しかった。

A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

幸福

Meaning

A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

Example

He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

グリーンエネルギー

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

グリーンエネルギーは環境へのダメージを減らします。

B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

Example

The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.

C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

誇張した言葉

Meaning

Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress

Example

The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.

政治家の演説は、空虚な誇張した言葉で満たされていました。

C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

ガントレット / 挑戦

Meaning

a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge

Example

The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.

騎士は挑戦の印として自分のガントレットを投げた。

C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年医学

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

Example

He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.

彼は高齢者の世話をするために、老年医学を専門にしました。

A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

祖父/祖母

Meaning

the parent of one's father or mother

Example

My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.

私の祖父母は小さな村に住んでおり、丘の近くにあります。