B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

草の生えた

Meaning

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

Example

The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.

草原は視界の彼方まで広がっていた。

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

開幕

Meaning

marking the beginning of something; first; opening

Example

The president delivered his inaugural speech.

大統領は彼の開幕スピーチを行いました。

B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券

Meaning

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

Example

The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

霊的なセッション

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

彼らは亡くなった祖母と連絡を取るために霊的なセッションを開いた。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

マトリックス, 構造

Meaning

An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.

Example

The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.

文化的なマトリックスは彼の世界観を形成した。

C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密閉

Meaning

Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.

Example

The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.

薬は密閉された容器に保管されていました。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。

C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

仲間意識, 友情, 連帯感

Meaning

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Example

The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.

チームメイト間の仲間意識は感動的でした。

C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要

Meaning

of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences

Example

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.

平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。

C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の

Meaning

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

Example

His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.

彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

インフルエンサー, 商品を勧める人

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

ソーシャルメディアのインフルエンサーは消費者の好みを形作っています。

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。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思考

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

あなたの思考を前向きな結果に集中させてください。

A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

スタジオ

Meaning

a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

Example

The singer recorded her new song in the studio.

歌手はスタジオで新しい曲を録音しました。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。

C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な

Meaning

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

Example

He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.

彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。

C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

根こそぎ引き抜く

Meaning

To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.

Example

The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.

その紛争は多くの家族を故郷から追い出しました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Example

The country went through a turbulent period of political change.

その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。

A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

アイテム

Meaning

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

Example

Each item on the list must be checked carefully.

リストの各アイテムは慎重にチェックする必要があります。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

無常

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example

The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.

仏教の哲学は、人生の無常性を強調します。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

水素の原子構造は最も単純です。

C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Example

The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

役割

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定義された役割はチームのパフォーマンスを向上させる。

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

差し迫った

Meaning

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Example

The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

村人たちは差し迫った洪水を心配していた。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸気

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

雨の後、熱い舗道から水蒸気が立ち上ってきた。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

強盗

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

警察は地元の店での強盗事件を調査しています。

C1 noun /stents/

stents

ステント

Meaning

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Example

Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.

ステントはロボット技術を使って成功裏に配置されました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

グラファイト

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

アーティストはグラファイト鉛筆を使って肖像画を描きました。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

骨や筋肉の変形の修正に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example

She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.

彼女は背中の痛みのために整形外科医に行った。

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

塩の水における溶解度は高い。

A1 verb /niːd/

need

必要

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

私は宿題に助けが必要です。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

乾燥ししわだらけの顔

Meaning

Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.

Example

A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.

乾燥ししわだらけの顔をした老人が静かに隅に座っていた。

B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拝する

Meaning

to love deeply and respect highly

Example

She adores her little sister.

彼女は小さな妹をとても愛しています。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。

C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

土砂降り; 激しい雨

Meaning

falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall

Example

The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.

土砂降りの雨が数時間以内に通りを浸水させた。

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。

A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

水やり

Meaning

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate

Example

She waters the plants every morning.

彼女は毎朝植物に水をやります。

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.

C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

ベスト

Meaning

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

Example

He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.

彼はスーツに黒いベストを着ていた。

C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

普及, 宣伝

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

ソーシャルメディアを通じてアイデアの普及が急速に進んでいます。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

食べられる

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

料理には食べられるキノコのみを使用してください。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不気味

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

彼女は未来を予測する不気味な能力を持っている。

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。

C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

ガロン

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

彼は1ガロンの牛乳を買いました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル

Meaning

Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

Example

The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.

政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。

B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建設する

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

彼らは私たちの近所に新しい学校を建てる予定です。

B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特別

Meaning

specific or special; distinct from others

Example

He is very particular about his diet.

彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。

C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子

Meaning

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

Example

The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.

先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。

C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児

Meaning

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg

Example

The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.

医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。

C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

学長 / 大臣

Meaning

A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.

Example

The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.

学長は卒業式で感動的なスピーチを行いました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

示唆しない

Meaning

Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.

Example

His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.

彼の示唆しない口調は彼の本当の気持ちを示すものではありませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。

C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

壮大, 豪華

Meaning

ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur

Example

The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.

卒業式は壮大で豪華でした。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

ハイドロポニック

Meaning

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

Example

Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.

水耕栽培は、土なしで作物を育てることを可能にします。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。

C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

おしゃれで清潔

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

Example

He looked very dapper in his new suit.

彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

回収可能

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

会社の売掛金は今四半期に大幅に増加しました。

C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

油圧の

Meaning

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

Example

The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

機械工は機械の油圧システムを修理しました。

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

エコロジカルバランス

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

エコロジカルバランスを保つことは、持続可能な惑星にとって不可欠です。

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

敏感なシステムは精密な操作が必要です。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

C1 noun /kiː/

quay

桟橋

Meaning

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Example

The cargo was unloaded at the quay.

貨物は桟橋で荷降ろしされました。

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス；または一時的な仕事

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。

B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

トナカイ

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

サンタのトナカイは空を越えてソリを引きました。

C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

乾燥フェヌグリークの葉

Meaning

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

Example

Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.

カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。

A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

ロバ

Meaning

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

Example

The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.

そのロバは重い袋を山へ運びました。

C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度

Meaning

Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.

Example

High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.

高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

暖炉の火は温かさと居心地の良い雰囲気を提供しました。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

基板

Meaning

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.

Example

The carpenter painted the baseboard white.

大工は基板を白く塗った。

A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ

Meaning

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

Example

The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.

作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

驚いた

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

私は彼の突然の発表に驚きました。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

物々交換者

Meaning

A person who trades goods or services without using money.

Example

The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.

物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。

B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

広く

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

ルールはすべての地域で大まかに似ています。

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性

Meaning

the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved

Example

Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.

一日でそのプロジェクトを終えるのは不可能だった。

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。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

逸脱した

Meaning

Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.

Example

His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.

彼の逸脱した講義は、学生たちを主題について混乱させました。

C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

クルミネーション. 何かの最高潮、特に長い時間を経て達成されたもの。

Meaning

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Example

The project reached its culmination after years of effort.

プロジェクトは長年の努力の末、最高潮に達しました。

B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

ダチョウ

Meaning

a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck

Example

The ostrich is the world's largest bird.

ダチョウは世界最大の鳥です。

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

健康的

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

山の空気は健康的でさわやかです。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

いわゆる

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

彼はチームで一番うまい選手だと言われている。

C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;

Meaning

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

Example

The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.

古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。

C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

食欲をそそる

Meaning

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

Example

The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.

焼きたてのパンの香りが客の食欲をそそる。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない

Meaning

Impossible to overcome or surpass.

Example

The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.

チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。

A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

Example

He bought new underwear for the trip.

彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。

C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

冷静と自己管理の状態

Meaning

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

Example

She maintained her composure during the interview.

彼女はインタビュー中に冷静さを保ちました。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。

C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

裁判所命令

Meaning

A formal written order issued by a court.

Example

The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.

裁判官はハベアス・コーパス命令を発行しました。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花

Meaning

a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

Example

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。

A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

熱

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

Example

He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.

高熱のため、彼は仕事に行けませんでした。

C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

死体のような

Meaning

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

Example

His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.

彼の死体のような外見はパーティーで皆を驚かせました。

B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

Example

The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.

C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な

Meaning

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

Example

Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.

その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

間違いなく

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

彼は間違いなくチームで一番の選手です。

C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

レパートリー

Meaning

A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.

Example

The theater has a repertory of classic plays.

劇場にはクラシックな演劇のレパートリーがあります。

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。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

ほとんど

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

ほとんどの人々は週末にリラックスすることを好む。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

支援拡大

Meaning

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

Example

The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.

チャリティはホームレスのために新しい支援拡大プログラムを開始しました。

A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

麺

Meaning

long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food

Example

She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食に野菜入りの麺を作った。

C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

年表作成者

Meaning

A person who writes annals or records events year by year.

Example

The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.

アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。

B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

フレーズ

Meaning

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

Example

Learn common phrases for daily use.

日常的な使用のための一般的なフレーズを学びましょう。

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

ツーサム

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.

彼らはツーサムとしてダンスコンペティションに参加した。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

デカグラム

Meaning

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

Example

The package weighed exactly one decagram.

そのパッケージはちょうど1デカグラムの重さでした。

C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

Example

The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.

ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

スパム

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

私の受信箱はスパムメールでいっぱいで、削除する必要があります。