C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

読みにくさ

Meaning

the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print

Example

The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.

医者の手書きは薬局のスタッフの間でその読みにくさで有名でした。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福

Meaning

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

実行可能

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

このプロジェクトを2ヶ月以内に完了することは実行可能です。

C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い

Meaning

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

Example

He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.

彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

未熟な; 技術のない労働者

Meaning

lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills

Example

Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.

多くの未熟な労働者がトレーニングの機会を探しています。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

強烈

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

事故後、彼女は強烈な痛みを感じました。

B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

聖人として認められた人物; とても親切で忍耐強い人物

Meaning

person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person

Example

Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

マザー・テレサはカトリック教会によって聖人と宣言されました。

C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主宰する

Meaning

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

Example

She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.

彼女は明日会議を主宰します。

C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不規則性

Meaning

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

Example

The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.

監査により、その会社の記録にいくつかの財務上の不規則性が明らかになった。

A1 verb /raɪt/

write

書く

Meaning

to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface

Example

I write letters to my grandmother every month.

私は毎月祖母に手紙を書きます。

B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

指導; リーダーシップ; アドバイス

Meaning

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction

Example

The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.

先生は学生が自分のキャリアの道を選ぶために貴重な指導を提供しました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

意志的

Meaning

Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.

Example

The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.

その条約は両国間の意志的な合意のもとで署名されました。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

コミットされた

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

彼女は学生たちを深く気にかける、コミットされた教師です。

B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

種; タイプ

Meaning

a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は何千もの動物種の家です。

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

凌駕する

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

その会社は昨年、販売で競合他社を上回った。

C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

解放

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

彼の退職はチームにとって歓迎すべき解放と見なされた。

C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する

Meaning

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

Example

His hard work will redound to the success of the company.

彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。

B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学問的

Meaning

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

Example

She has an outstanding academic record.

彼女は優れた学問的記録を持っています。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

イクソラ

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers

Example

The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.

明るい赤いイクソラの低木が熱帯庭園への小道を囲んでいました。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。

B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性

Meaning

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

Example

Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.

変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。

A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

ラクダ

Meaning

a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places

Example

The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.

ラクダは砂漠の砂をゆっくり歩きました。

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

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。

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近い

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

学校は私の家の近くにあります。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

繰り返し; 何度も

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

彼は宿題について何度も助けを求めました。

B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議

Meaning

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Example

Students organized a protest.

学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

さくらの花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

桜の花は4月に美しく咲きます。

C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔らかな輝き

Meaning

glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance

Example

The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.

ろうそくの柔らかな輝きが部屋を暖かさで満たした。

B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

資源

Meaning

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.

Example

The region was rich in herbal resources.

その地域は薬草の資源が豊富でした。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

砂糖

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

私のコーヒーに砂糖を小さじ2杯加えてください。

B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比較

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

教師は2つの詩の比較をして、それらの異なるスタイルを示しました。

B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参加

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。

C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

通常のまたは単に物理的な人間の経験の範囲を超えている

Meaning

Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.

Example

His art has a transcendent quality.

彼の芸術は超越的な品質を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

flatter

過度または不誠実にお世辞を言って、恩恵を得る

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

彼は昇進を得るために上司をお世辞で持ち上げようとした。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

飾る

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

ホールは結婚式のために花で飾られました。

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。

C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福

Meaning

To travel or wander from place to place.

Example

He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生関係

Meaning

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Example

The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.

二つの会社間の共生関係は相互成長につながった。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

失格する

Meaning

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

Example

The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.

審判は不正行為のために選手を失格にすることを決定しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

修正的; 治療的; 回復的;

Meaning

intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;

Example

The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.

学生は数学スキルを向上させるためにリメディアルクラスが必要です。

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。

C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

軽減する

Meaning

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

Example

The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.

弁護士は、クライアントの難しい幼少期を強調して彼の行動を軽減しようとしました。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

資産

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

不動産は最も価値のある資産の1つです。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。

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。

C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

視力検査学

Meaning

The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.

Example

She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.

彼女は大学でオプトメトリーを学び、眼科専門医になりました。

A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

自分自身

Meaning

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

Example

He fixed the car himself.

彼は自分自身で車を修理しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。

A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

曲がり角; サイドロード

Meaning

a place where a road branches off from another; a side road

Example

Take the first turning on the left.

最初の交差点を左に曲がってください。

C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

意地悪; ケチ

Meaning

The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess

Example

His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.

貧しい子供たちに対する彼の意地悪は、近所の誰もが驚きました。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

飾る

Meaning

To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.

Example

She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.

彼女は新鮮なコリアンダーの葉で料理を飾りました。

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

太平洋は地球上で最大の海洋です。

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

飛行機は滑走路からスムーズに離陸しました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 不快な; 嫌悪を引き起こす

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

腐った卵の匂いは完全に嫌悪感を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家

Meaning

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

Example

The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.

森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

結合する

Meaning

to join together or unite; to combine

Example

The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.

2つの川は海に到達する直前に合流します。

A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

通常

Meaning

habitually or typically occurring or done

Example

It’s our usual meeting spot.

これは私たちの通常の会議場所です。

C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Meaning

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure

Example

The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム

Meaning

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

Example

The towel was embroidered with her monogram.

タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

コミカル

Meaning

causing or meant to cause laughter

Example

The movie had several comic scenes.

映画にはいくつかのコミカルなシーンがありました。

A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

悪い

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

牛乳は悪臭がするので飲まないでください。

C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

キューベブペッパー

Meaning

aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste

Example

Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.

キューベブペッパーは伝統的なインドネシア料理に使用されます。

C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

言葉の暗示的または示唆された意味

Meaning

The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition

Example

The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.

'家'という言葉には、快適さと家族を象徴する温かい暗示がある

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心円の

Meaning

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

Example

The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.

アーティストはキャンバスに同心円を描きました。

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静

Meaning

Composure or coolness under pressure.

Example

She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.

彼女は面接中に冷静さで皆を感動させた。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

紹介

Meaning

the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part

Example

The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.

教授は講義を始める前に簡単なイントロダクションをしました。

C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不調

Meaning

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify

Example

After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.

長時間の旅行の後、彼女は一般的な不調を感じました。

B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孫娘

Meaning

the daughter of one’s son or daughter

Example

Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.

彼女の孫娘は毎週末彼女を訪ねます。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

クルミ

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

私は朝食に蜂蜜と一緒にクルミを食べるのが好きです。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

その提案は受け入れられませんでした。

C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的

Meaning

having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement

Example

The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.

アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

証明可能

Meaning

clearly able to be shown or proven

Example

There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.

彼が無罪であることを示す証明可能な証拠がありました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

実験的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学者たちは癌を治療するために実験的な薬を開発しました。

C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

Meaning

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

Example

Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

きらめく; 輝かしい; 光り輝く

Meaning

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

Example

The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.

きらめく星が澄んだ夜空を満たしていました。

C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

無力または制限された

Meaning

crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.

Example

The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.

チームはリソース不足で制約を受けていた。

C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

先駆的なミッション

Meaning

A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.

Example

Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.

アルテミスは宇宙探査における先駆的なミッションです。

A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

怖がっている

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。

C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人

Meaning

a person who loves or admires women

Example

As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.

有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。

C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き

Meaning

A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.

Example

The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.

アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。

C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

侮蔑的

Meaning

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Example

He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.

彼は相手を侮蔑するために侮蔑的な言葉を使った。

C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

モラ魚

Meaning

a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds

Example

The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.

モラ魚はベンガル料理でよく使われる人気の小さな魚です。

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

パニック状態の; 不安と恐怖を示す

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

火災警報が鳴ると群衆はパニックになった。

B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

歩く

Meaning

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

Example

Walking every morning is good for your health.

毎朝歩くことは健康に良いです。

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

未成年者; 若者

Meaning

a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people

Example

The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.

少年裁判所は、18歳未満の若年犯罪者に関する事件を扱います。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。

C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

急成長

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

急成長しているテクノロジー業界は、多くの投資家を引き付けました。

C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

プラトニック

Meaning

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

Example

They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.

彼らは長年続いているプラトニックな友情を持っています。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。

B2 verb /swel/

swell

腫れる

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

彼女の足首は怪我の後、腫れ始めました。

C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

悪性

Meaning

dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue

Example

Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.

医師はその腫瘍が悪性であることを確認しました。

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王は60年以上統治していました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

まだらの

Meaning

Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.

Example

The garden was full of variegated plants.

庭はまだらの植物でいっぱいでした。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

介入主義

Meaning

Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.

Example

The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.

中央銀行の介入主義はインフレの安定に役立った。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

アルダーの木

Meaning

A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.

Example

The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.

アルダーの木は川のほとりに密に成長していました。