A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

郵便 / 手紙

Meaning

Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.

Example

I received an important letter in the mail.

私は郵便で重要な手紙を受け取りました。

C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

タムボール

Meaning

a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music

Example

The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.

フォークミュージシャンは自分のタムボールで生き生きとしたメロディーを演奏しました。

C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

陰鬱な

Meaning

looking or sounding sad and dismal

Example

His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.

彼の陰鬱な表情は皆を不安にさせた。

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。

B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

乗り物

Meaning

machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another

Example

There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.

今日、道路にはさまざまな種類の乗り物があります。

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

天文学的な価格はその排他性を反映しています。

C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透

Meaning

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.

Example

High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.

市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。

B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

くちばし

Meaning

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

Example

The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.

ワシは肉を引き裂くために鋭いくちばしを持っています。

C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

警報ベル

Meaning

an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen

Example

The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.

データ漏洩は厳重なセキュリティ強化のための警報ベルのように鳴った。

C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える

Meaning

To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.

Example

They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.

彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

安全にする

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

ドアを確実に閉めてください。

C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

アルト (成人の歌声)

Meaning

the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor

Example

She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.

彼女は合唱団でアルトパートを美しく歌いました。

C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

制限する

Meaning

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

Example

The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.

予算削減のため、会社は支出を削減しなければなりませんでした。

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

私の

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

これは私の本です。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

言葉やスピーチを使用せずに、ジェスチャー、ボディランゲージ、または顔の表情を通じて伝達される。

Meaning

Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.

Example

Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.

ノンバーバルキューは言葉と同じくらい重要です。

C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

暗号化または符号化技術を使用して情報を保護する実践

Meaning

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

Example

Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.

現代の暗号技術は、安全なオンライン取引を保証します。

C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血の大惨事

Meaning

an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict

Example

The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.

戦争は血まみれの大虐殺に変わった。

C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

典型的な

Meaning

Serving as a typical example or model of something.

Example

Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.

彼女の成功物語は、教育が提供できる機会の典型的な例です。

C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者

Meaning

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

Example

The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.

登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。

A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

青春; 若者

Meaning

the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young

Example

He spent his youth traveling around the world.

彼は若い頃、世界を旅して過ごしました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壌

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

この地域の土壌は赤みがかっています。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

ジャーナリング

Meaning

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

Example

Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.

ジャーナリングは思考を整理し、ストレスを減らすのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

真実性

Meaning

a true principle or belief; the state of being true

Example

The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.

彼の声明の真実性は証拠によって確認されました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。

C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫類学者

Meaning

A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.

Example

The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.

その爬虫類学者は熱帯雨林で新しいカエルの種を発見した。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。

A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

ペット

Meaning

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Example

My dog is my favorite pet.

私の犬は私のお気に入りのペットです。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

許されざる

Meaning

too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable

Example

His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.

彼の裏切りは許されざる犯罪でした。

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。

C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

ベレ魚

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

Example

The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.

ベレ魚はバングラデシュの川でよく捕まえられる。

C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

インデント

Meaning

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

Example

The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.

先生は学生にエッセイで適切なインデントを使用するように頼みました。

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

その都市の人口は主に若いです。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

収穫する

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

農家は晩夏に小麦を収穫します。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning

a formal or polite demand for something

Example

She made a request for additional time to complete the project.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正義は常に不正に勝る。

C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

残虐行為

Meaning

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

Example

The atrocities shocked the international community.

その残虐行為は国際社会を震撼させた。

A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

クッキー

Meaning

a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter

Example

She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.

彼女は私にチョコチップクッキーをくれました。

B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束

Meaning

an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony

Example

The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.

花嫁は白いバラの美しい花束を持って歩きました。

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

リンク

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

記事には公式ウェブサイトへのリンクが含まれています。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和な

Meaning

showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

Example

He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.

彼はストレスの多い状況でも温和な行動で知られています。

C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

職人仕事

Meaning

Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.

Example

The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.

大工はプロジェクトで職人仕事のようなパフォーマンスを発揮しました。

C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者

Meaning

a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others

Example

She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.

彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

彼の大胆な計画は、適切な装備なしで山を登ろうとすることで、全員を驚かせた。

A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

エアコン

Meaning

a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room

Example

We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.

外が暑すぎたので、エアコンをつけました。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探査

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する理解を広げました。

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分ける

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

ケーキを8つに分けてください。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な

Meaning

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

Example

The army suffered an inglorious defeat.

軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。

C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

救出する

Meaning

To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.

Example

The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.

消防士たちは事故車から乗客を救出しました。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多言語の

Meaning

Able to speak or written in several languages.

Example

She grew up in a multilingual household.

彼女は多言語の家庭で育ちました。

C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

妊娠

Meaning

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan

Example

The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.

象の妊娠期間はほぼ2年です。

C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

比喩的な

Meaning

Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.

Example

He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.

彼は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使った。

A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

ミセス

Meaning

a title used before a married woman's name

Example

Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.

ミセス・カリムは学校の校長です。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。

A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

入る

Meaning

to go into; to come or go inside

Example

Please knock before you enter the room.

部屋に入る前にノックしてください。

C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

おだてる

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Example

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴る

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

怒った男は対戦相手を殴ると脅した。

A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

彼女

Meaning

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw her at the park yesterday.

昨日公園で彼女を見ました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然な

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

俳優の笑顔は不自然で、無理をしているように見えた。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

住む

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

彼らは川の近くの大きな家に住んでいます。

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

説教する

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

牧師は許しと親切について説教しました。

C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分的な影

Meaning

a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse

Example

The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.

月のペヌンブラが地球上に薄暗い影を作り出しました。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

司令官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

司令官は部隊に前進するよう命じました。

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

倹約的

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

彼女は非常に倹約的で、いつも将来のためにお金を貯めています。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ

Meaning

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Example

Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.

調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

皮膚科医

Meaning

A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.

Example

She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.

彼女は皮膚のアレルギーのために皮膚科医に相談した。

C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例

Meaning

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

Example

Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.

多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。

C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

怠惰

Meaning

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

Example

She was too slothful to get out of bed early.

彼女はベッドから早く起きるにはあまりにも怠惰でした。

C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

Worthy of great respect.

Example

Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.

彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

あいまい; 不確か

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

彼の説明は私にはあまりにもあいまいで、理解できませんでした。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

きちんと; 清潔に

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

彼女は本をきちんと棚に並べました。

C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

その後すぐに;

Meaning

immediately after that; following that event

Example

He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.

彼はスピーチを終え、その後すぐにステージを離れました。

B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

展示会

Meaning

a public display of works of art or other items of interest

Example

The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.

その美術展は地域の地元アーティストの絵画を展示しました。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望遠鏡の能力は並外れている。

A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

バッグ

Meaning

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

Example

She carried her books in a bag.

彼女は本をバッグに入れて持ち運んだ。

C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

ベルリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense

Example

The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.

ベルリンゴの木は美しい赤い果物を生産し、熱帯地域で人気があります

C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥満の, 太った

Meaning

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

Example

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.

その太った男性は、小さな椅子に座るのに苦労していました。

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

先延ばし, 仕事を遅らせる

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

プロクラステイネーションは成功の敵です。

A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

ゴースト

Meaning

an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit

Example

The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.

その古い館は、前の所有者のゴーストによって幽霊が出ると噂されていました。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

何かを始める人または物; 食事の最初の料理

Meaning

a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal

Example

The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.

食事のスターターは新鮮なサラダでした。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。

B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的な

Meaning

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere

Example

Music is a universal language that everyone understands.

音楽は誰もが理解できる普遍的な言語です。

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

崖

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

波は崖の底にぶつかりました。

C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

Example

Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生き残る

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

彼は嵐を生き延びた。

C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放

Meaning

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

Example

The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.

奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。

C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

Example

The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

最も偉大

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

彼は全時代で最も偉大なリーダーの一人と考えられています。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。

C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の

Meaning

relating to a city or town or its local government

Example

The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.

市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。

C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

放棄する

Meaning

to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire

Example

She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.

彼女はチームのために自分の個人的な利益を放棄することを選びました。

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

うっかり者

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

彼はとてもうっかりしていて、よく鍵を忘れます。

C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推測する

Meaning

to suppose something is true without having evidence

Example

She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.

彼女は彼が会議に来ないだろうと推測した。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

医師は吸収を早めるために舌下錠を処方しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

不名誉な

Meaning

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

Example

The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.

チームは決勝で不名誉な敗北を喫した。

C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

俳優

Meaning

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

Example

The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.

フェスティバルは、国内各地から集まった才能豊かな俳優たちで満たされていました。

C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性

Meaning

active at night; happening during the night

Example

Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

フクロウは夜行性の動物で、夜に狩りをします。

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

幸福

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

看護する

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

彼女は病気の母親の世話をして、元気を取り戻させました。

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸せ

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主義

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Example

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

また

Meaning

in addition; too

Example

She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.

彼女は美しく歌い、またギターを弾きます。

A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

食事

Meaning

food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time

Example

We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.

私たちはレストランでおいしい食事を楽しみました。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

賞賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

彼女の慈善活動は本当に賞賛に値します。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

コンボリューション、複雑な曲線または構造

Meaning

a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement

Example

The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.

脳には多くのコンボリューションがあり、その表面積を増加させます。

B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

通貨

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Example

Dual currency systems were proposed.

デュアル通貨システムが提案されました。

B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

Example

She has mastered the craft of pottery.

彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

カーラー

Meaning

A small roller used for curling hair.

Example

She used a curler to style her hair for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために髪をスタイリングするためにカールラーを使った。

B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

過密

Meaning

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

Example

The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.

地下鉄システムはピーク時にひどい過密状態に苦しんでいます。

C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

視野が狭い

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

Example

His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.

彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。

C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す

Meaning

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

Example

The car was mangled in the accident.

車は事故でひどく壊れた。