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。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

モノクローム

Meaning

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

Example

The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.

その古い映画は完全にモノクロームで撮影されました。

C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜

Meaning

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

Example

Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.

苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

光沢のある; 輝く;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

その新しい光沢のある車は皆の注意を引きました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

控えめな

Meaning

modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance

Example

She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.

彼女は控えめな家に住んでいますが、とても幸せです。

C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning

to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled

Example

The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

雄牛

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

雄牛は赤い旗に向かって畑を突進した。

C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

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。

B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の

Meaning

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

Example

The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.

山道は霧の朝に危険でした。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

遠位

Meaning

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

Example

The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.

医者は患者の腕の遠位端を調べました。

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。

C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

袋で子供を育てる哺乳類

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

カンガルーはよく知られたマースピアルです。

C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

アムチュール

Meaning

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

Example

The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.

シェフはチャートに酸味を加えるためにドライマンゴーパウダーを振りかけました。

C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

かたまり; ぶつかり; こぶ

Meaning

a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape

Example

She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.

彼女はボウルの中で砂糖の塊を見つけました。

A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

玉ねぎ

Meaning

a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers

Example

I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.

カレーのレシピのためにいくつか玉ねぎを切る必要があります。

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。

A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

日本語

Meaning

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

Example

She loves Japanese culture and traditions.

彼女は日本の文化と伝統が大好きです。

B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

コード

Meaning

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

Example

He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

彼はコンピュータで問題を解決するためのコードを書きました。

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒りで煮えたぎる

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

彼女は不公平な決定の後、怒りで煮えたぎっていました。

C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

冗談めかした

Meaning

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

Example

The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.

教授の冗談めかした発言がクラスを楽しませました。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。

A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

上に

Meaning

across, on top of, or beyond

Example

The book is lying over the table.

本はテーブルの上にあります。

C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

興奮させる

Meaning

To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.

Example

The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.

山の景色は旅行者を興奮させました。

C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

鈍器で殴る

Meaning

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

Example

The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.

ガードは小道で攻撃者に鈍器で殴られた。

B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

その間に

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食べ物は1時間後に準備が整います。その間にテレビを見ていましょう。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

先見の明のある

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

彼女は子供たちの教育のためにお金を節約する先見の明のある人だった。

B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

測る

Meaning

to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully

Example

Please weigh the package before shipping.

出荷前に荷物を測ってください。

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

混乱

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

政治的な混乱は大規模な抗議行動を引き起こした。

C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

神の啓示

Meaning

a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse

Example

The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.

詩人は突然の神の啓示のもとで詩を書きました。

A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning

a device used for taking photographs or recording videos

Example

She bought a new camera for her photography class.

B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸せ

Meaning

a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly

Example

The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

unsure

不確かな

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

彼女はその決定について不確かだった。

C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

だます

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Example

He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.

彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

賞賛する

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

私は本当に彼女の教育への献身を賞賛します。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。

A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

宝石

Meaning

personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones

Example

She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で金の宝石を身につけていました。

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

強制的な

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

その警官は建物を避難させるために強制的な命令を出した。

C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味しい

Meaning

delicious or highly enjoyable

Example

The restaurant served a delectable meal.

レストランは美味しい料理を提供しました。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

疲れる; 退屈な

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

長い講義は疲れさせ、繰り返しが多かった。

B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否定する

Meaning

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

Example

He denied stealing the money.

彼はお金を盗んだことを否定した。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

ジャンプ

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

アスリートは高いバーを完璧にジャンプしました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

腸

Meaning

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.

Example

The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.

医者は、小腸で栄養素がどのように吸収されるかを説明しました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

ムスクのような

Meaning

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

Example

The perfume had a musky fragrance.

その香水はムスクのような香りがしました。

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

ラケット / 騒音

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

彼は試合のために新しいテニスラケットを買った。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。

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。

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

違反

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

会社はデータセキュリティの違反に直面しました。

C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ

Meaning

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

Example

He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.

彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。

B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

施行する

Meaning

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Example

Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.

厳格な法律を施行することは、違反を防ぐために必要です。

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

デーツ

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

デーツはラマダン中に断食を解くためによく食べられます。

B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商業的

Meaning

Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.

Example

Commercial hubs attract investments.

商業の中心は投資を引き付けます。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

functional

機能的

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

椅子のデザインはシンプルですが、非常に機能的です。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

地上的; 世俗的; 物質的

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

彼は精神的成長よりも地上的な楽しみに集中した。

B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

規定

Meaning

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

Example

Provisions must align with public aspirations.

規定は公衆の期待と一致しなければならない。

C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

粒状の

Meaning

Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.

Example

The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.

レポートは市場データの詳細な分析を提供しました。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

見栄えが良い; 公の場に適した

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

面接のために見た目をきちんと整えてください。

B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

機知

Meaning

mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

Example

She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

彼女は鋭い機知と素早いユーモアのセンスを持っています。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

理解できる

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

先生はそのトピックを理解しやすい方法で説明しました。

B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

経済的に

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

その会社は今年、より経済的に運営することを目指しています。

C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

受粉

Meaning

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Example

Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.

蝶々は受粉において重要な役割を果たしています。

C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊

Meaning

The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.

Example

The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.

裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

悪質な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

その悪質な犬は、自分の領土に近づく者すべてに攻撃を仕掛けた。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

過剰に支払う

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

彼女はコンサートのチケットに多く支払ったことに気づきました。

C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

間作農業

Meaning

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

Example

Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.

間作農業は土壌の肥沃度と害虫管理の向上に役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉納

Meaning

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

Example

The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.

日曜日の礼拝中に奉納が取られました。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

否定する

Meaning

to deny responsibility or connection with something

Example

The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.

その会社は事故に対する責任を否定しました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

マニア

Meaning

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

Example

The driver was speeding like a maniac.

運転手はマニアのようにスピードを出していた。

C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

Example

He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.

C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化

Meaning

The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

Example

Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.

エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。

C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学

Meaning

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Example

Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.

現代の教育学は学生中心の学習に焦点を当てています。

C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家系

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

自分の家系を追跡することで、未知の先祖が明らかになることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

木星; ローマ神話の主神

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

ジュピターはその巨大なサイズと特徴的な赤い斑点で知られています。

C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利

Meaning

A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.

Example

Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.

自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。

A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解する

Meaning

to know the meaning of something; to comprehend

Example

Do you understand the instructions?

指示が理解できますか?

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

素朴さ, 自然さ

Meaning

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

Example

Her artlessness made her beloved by all.

彼女のartlessnessは、彼女をみんなに愛される存在にした。

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘む, 勇気を出す

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

彼女は庭から花を摘みました。

C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

屈折する

Meaning

To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.

Example

The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.

水は光を屈折させ、ストローが曲がって見える。

A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

指

Meaning

any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)

Example

She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.

彼女は指を使って博物館の方向を指し示しました。

C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning

to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

Example

The speech galvanized the crowd into action.

C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い

Meaning

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.

Example

The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.

そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

製造業

Meaning

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

Example

The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.

その国は製造業に大規模に投資しています。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

悪党の英雄の物語

Meaning

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

Example

The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.

その小説は賢い浮浪者のピカレスクの物語です。

C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

夢中にさせる

Meaning

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

Example

He was infatuated with her beauty.

彼は彼女の美しさに夢中でした。

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

夢中な

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

子供たちは物語の語り手に夢中で耳を傾けました。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

違反する

Meaning

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

Example

Parking here violates the city regulations.

ここに駐車すると市の規則に違反します。

C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙に出し抜く

Meaning

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

Example

The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.

小さな会社は大きな競争相手を巧妙に出し抜くことに成功した。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。

B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する

Meaning

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

住む

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

彼らは湖の近くの小さな家に住んでいます。

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

まっすぐな; 直線的な; 正直な;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

ポイントAからポイントBまでまっすぐな線を引いてください。

B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

教育を受けた

Meaning

Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable

Example

She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.

彼女は教育を受けた女性で、生涯学習を重視しています。

C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派

Meaning

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Example

The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.

反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。

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 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

疑われた

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

疑われた泥棒は警察に捕まった。

C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

流星に関連する; 非常に迅速で、しばしば一時的な。

Meaning

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

Example

The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

歌手の流星のような名声の上昇は皆を驚かせた。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延長; 拡張

Meaning

the action of extending something; additional time or space

Example

The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.

教授は課題の締め切りに対して延長を許可しました。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏

Meaning

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

Example

The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.

その料理はスパイシーなソースを添えて提供されました。

C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩

Meaning

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

Example

The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.

医者は学生たちに分娩の段階を説明しました。

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地域の; 地元の

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

地元の人々はとても親切です。

C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除する

Meaning

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

Example

He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.

彼は論争の後、クラブから排除された。

A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

レッスン

Meaning

a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something

Example

Today's math lesson was about fractions.

今日の数学のレッスンは分数についてでした。

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姉 / 妹

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

私の姉は来週私たちに会いに来ます。

B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

目を覚ます

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

Example

I awake every morning at six o'clock.

私は毎朝6時に目を覚ます。

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

復活

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

伝統的な工芸への関心が復活しました。

C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

太陽系外の星の周りを回る惑星

Meaning

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

Example

Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.

天文学者たちは、過去10年間で何千ものエクソプラネットを発見しました。

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

伝記

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

図書館には詩人の古い伝記があります。

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 /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星の

Meaning

Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.

Example

Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.

天文学者は恒星時を使用して星の位置を追跡します。

C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

無謀

Meaning

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

Example

It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.

嵐の中で川を渡るのは無謀な決断だった。

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

読めない

Meaning

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.

医者の字は完全に読めなかった。

B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

繊維

Meaning

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

Example

Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.

果物と野菜は繊維が豊富です。