A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

学習者

Meaning

a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience

Example

She is a fast learner.

彼女は覚えが早い。

A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然な

Meaning

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

Example

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.

彼女は料理に自然な食材を使うのが好きです。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台

Meaning

A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.

Example

The observatory is open to the public on weekends.

天文台は週末に一般公開されています。

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

評価者

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

外部の評価者がプロジェクトの報告書を確認しました。

C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

静かな

Meaning

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Example

She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.

彼女はよく子供時代の静かな日々を思い出します。

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

浪費家

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

若い王子は浪費家として知られ、贅沢なパーティーに財産を浪費していた。

C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

予言

Meaning

The act of foretelling or predicting future events.

Example

The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.

占星術師の予言は聴衆を魅了した。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

王冠

Meaning

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

Example

The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.

女王は戴冠式で輝く王冠を身に着けていました。

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。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。

C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例

Meaning

An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.

Example

The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.

市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。

A2 noun /reɪs/

race

レース

Meaning

a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics

Example

The race was very exciting, with many competitors.

レースは非常にエキサイティングで、たくさんの競技者がいました。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

ガバナンス

Meaning

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

Example

Effective governance ensures sustainable development.

効果的なガバナンスは持続可能な発展を確実にします。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

大きな包丁

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

シェフはチキンの骨を切るために大きな包丁を使いました。

C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

脅して話す

Meaning

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

Example

The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.

マネージャーはスタッフに残業をさせるために脅しました。

C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

立証する

Meaning

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

Example

The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.

弁護士は確かな証拠でその主張を立証しようとしました。

C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

戒める / 征服する

Meaning

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

Example

The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.

コーチは彼らの悪いパフォーマンスの後、チームを戒めた。

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

カエル

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

カエルは睡蓮の葉から池に飛び込んだ。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

小さく笑う

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

プロジェクターがフリーズすると、学生たちは小さく笑い始めた。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

その法律は2023年に可決されました。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

残念ながら

Meaning

used to express regret or disappointment about something

Example

Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.

残念ながら、私たちのピクニックには天気が悪かった。

B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる

Meaning

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

Example

Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.

彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

定量的

Meaning

relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements

Example

The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.

この研究は、気候変動の影響に関する定量的な証拠を提供します。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

無痛性

Meaning

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

Example

Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.

一部の哲学者は、神は無痛性であり、人間の感情を感じることはできないと主張しています。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

去勢する

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

農夫は若い雄牛を去勢して、管理しやすくした。

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

三頭政治

Meaning

A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.

Example

The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.

ローマ共和政はかつて三頭政治によって統治されていました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

ノマド

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

Example

He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.

彼は旅行教師としてノマドの生活を送っていました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

不公平; 不正;

Meaning

not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others

Example

It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.

それは彼女がやっていないことを責めるのは不公平です。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

細胞 / セル

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚人は小さなセルに閉じ込められた。

C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

触れると痛みを引き起こす植物

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

Example

He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.

彼は不注意でイラクサに触れて鋭い痛みを感じた。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

器用

Meaning

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

Example

A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.

器用なプログラマーは複雑なコードを楽々と書けます。

C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

竜巻

Meaning

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

Example

The twister destroyed several houses in the village.

竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊しました。

C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

収益性の高い

Meaning

Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.

Example

The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.

不動産業は都市部で非常に収益性が高いです。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能

Meaning

Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.

Example

The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.

プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。

A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

惹かれた

Meaning

felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force

Example

She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.

彼女は留学するという考えに惹かれた。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

達成可能な

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

達成可能なステップから始めて、モチベーションを保ちましょう。

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

無謀な; 無鉄砲な; 危険な;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

彼の無謀な運転は深刻な事故を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

創造的

Meaning

Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

Example

The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.

発明家は日常の問題に対する創造的な解決策で知られていた。

A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

鳥

Meaning

a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly

Example

A bird was singing on the tree branch.

鳥が木の枝で歌っていました。

B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

移行

Meaning

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Example

The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.

化石燃料から再生可能エネルギーへの移行は重要です。

C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

結果

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

テストの結果は素晴らしかった。

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

間違った

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

車のエンジンに何か間違ったことがあるようです。

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

祖母

Meaning

the mother of one's father or mother

Example

My grandmother makes delicious cakes.

私の祖母は美味しいケーキを作ります。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

苛立たしい

Meaning

causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

Example

The slow internet connection was really frustrating.

遅いインターネット接続は本当に苛立たしかった。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 要約

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

そのアーティストはアブストラクトな絵画で知られています。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

都市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

都市化はより発展したインフラストラクチャーをもたらす。

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隷のような

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

彼の伝統への奴隷のような献身が革新を阻んだ。

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

耳障りな音

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

クラクションの耳障りな音は集中を不可能にした。

B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

ナンセンス

Meaning

words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior

Example

Stop talking nonsense and be serious!

ナンセンスなことを言うのはやめて、真剣になりなさい！

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

テント

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

兵士たちは軍のキャンプでテントを設置した。

C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

計算可能

Meaning

Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.

Example

The risk involved in the project is calculable.

プロジェクトに関わるリスクは計算可能です。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

インターフェイス

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

ユーザーインターフェイスは直感的で使いやすく設計されています。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

悪いまたは受け入れられない行動、特に子供によるものや公式の場面で

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

生徒はクラスでの不適切な行動で罰を受けた。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

不正

Meaning

acting or done in a dishonest or secret way

Example

They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.

彼らは会社とその供給者との不正取引を暴露しました。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

平均寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

平均寿命は医療の質に依存します。

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

回転; ねじれ; 曲がり;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

話は最後に予期しない展開を迎えました。

A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

興味 / 利子

Meaning

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.

Example

He showed great interest in learning new languages.

彼は新しい言語を学ぶことに大きな興味を示しました。

B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

家系図

Meaning

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

Example

Creating a family tree helps understand family history.

家系図を作成することは、家族の歴史を理解するのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。

C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

両生類

Meaning

able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations

Example

The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.

その両生類車両は、陸地と水中の両方で移動できます。

A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

ヨーロピアン

Meaning

Relating to Europe or its people.

Example

She studied European history at university.

彼女は大学でヨーロッパの歴史を学びました。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

迷惑的

Meaning

annoying or irritating

Example

Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.

長い列に並んでいるのは、最も迷惑な作業の一つです。

C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

無力化する

Meaning

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

Example

The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.

絶え間ない批判が彼の自信を削弱した。

C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

横領する

Meaning

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

Example

The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.

会計士は会社の資金を横領したと非難されました。

B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

戻る

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person.

Example

The group is returning to the port on December 25th.

グループは12月25日に港に戻ります。

C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる

Meaning

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Example

Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.

多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。

C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

信徒

Meaning

Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.

Example

The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.

教会は信徒を歓迎し、イベントに参加するよう呼びかけた。

C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

困惑させる

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

複雑な指示が新しい従業員を困惑させました。

C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

恥ずかしがり屋; 内気な; 控えめな; 簡単に恥ずかしくなる

Meaning

shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed

Example

The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.

その恥ずかしがり屋の子供は、見知らぬ人と会うときに母親の後ろに隠れました。

C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的

Meaning

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

Example

She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.

彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。

C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂乱のパーティ

Meaning

A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.

Example

The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.

祭りは真夜中に狂乱のパーティに変わった。

C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

軽薄さ

Meaning

Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.

Example

The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.

先生は試験中の軽薄な行動を戒めました。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾する

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

彼らの教育に対する見解は矛盾しています。

A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功した; 裕福な; 勝者の

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

Example

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

彼女は医師としてのキャリアで成功しました。

B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

こする

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

Example

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

彼女は手をこすり合わせて暖かく保った。

C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗濯する / 不法に得たお金の出所を隠す

Meaning

to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally

Example

She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.

彼女は日曜日にすべての汚れた衣服を洗いました。

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and full of energy

Example

She was ebullient after receiving the good news.

良いニュースを受け取った後、彼女は陽気でした。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。

C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う

Meaning

To wash or bathe.

Example

She laved her face with cool water.

彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

影響を受けた；影響を与えられた

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

洪水の影響を受けた地域は、即時の支援が必要です。

B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸法

Meaning

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

Example

Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.

呼吸法はストレスや不安を減らすのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

知覚可能

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

冬の天気の変化は農村地域で知覚可能です。

B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 起源; 基本原因; ルート

Meaning

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

Example

We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.

この問題の根本原因を見つけて、永続的に解決する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

補完的な

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

二人のパートナーは補完的なスキルを持っています。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

妊娠

Meaning

to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time

Example

The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.

母クジラは1年以上にわたって子クジラを妊娠し、発展させます。

C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

一時的な滞在

Meaning

A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily

Example

She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.

彼女は夏の間、パリで短期間の滞在を楽しんだ。

出発

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。