B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

機構

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

時計の機構は長年の使用後に動作を停止した。

B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

養子を迎える

Meaning

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

Example

They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

彼らは孤児院から子供を養子にすることに決めました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不整合

Meaning

The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.

Example

His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.

彼のスピーチは不整合で、理解するのが難しかった。

C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

ユーフォニー

Meaning

The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.

Example

The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.

演説者のスピーチはユーフォニーとリズムで満ちていた。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

極限

Meaning

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

Example

He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.

彼は忍耐の極限まで追いやられた。

C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

うるさくする, しつこくする

Meaning

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Example

The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.

記者は政治家に質問をし続けて嫌がらせをした。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

序曲 / 提案

Meaning

An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.

Example

The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.

平和提案は両国によって歓迎されました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖

Meaning

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

Example

We must honor the traditions of our forebears.

私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人

Meaning

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

Example

The widow received support from her family and community.

未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。

C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士気; 精神

Meaning

the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group

Example

The team's morale improved after the victory.

チームの士気は勝利後に改善された。

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支払う

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

私は時間通りに請求書を支払わなければなりません。

C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

抑圧する

Meaning

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

Example

The dictator oppressed the people for decades.

独裁者は何十年も人々を抑圧した。

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

枝

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

家系図の枝は家族のメンバー間の関係を示します。

C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

抽選券の販売

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

チャリティーは資金調達のために自転車を抽選で販売することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

アーティストは学校の壁に美しいミューラルを描きました。

A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

階段

Meaning

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

Example

He tripped on the stair and fell down.

彼は階段でつまずいて転んだ。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。

B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

足が不自由; 病気

Meaning

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

Example

The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.

怪我をした馬は足を引きずり、正常に歩くことができなかった。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

司法外

Meaning

done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process

Example

The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.

活動家たちは司法外での殺人を非難しました。

B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技術

Meaning

A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.

Example

She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.

彼女はヨガのクラスで新しい呼吸法を学びました。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

疲れ果てた

Meaning

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

Example

Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.

目が覚めた後に疲れ果てたと感じるのはよくあることです。

C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

ユニタリアン

Meaning

A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.

Example

The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.

ユニタリアン教会は、その包括的で開かれた考え方で知られています。

C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

突風

Meaning

a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet

Example

A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.

突然の突風が船員たちを驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大さ

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

犯罪の巨大さはコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。

C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死または死を引き起こすもの; 最後の決着

Meaning

death or something that causes death; a final settlement

Example

The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.

英雄は悪党の剣から自分のクワイエタスを受け取った。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根強い

Meaning

Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.

Example

His ingrained habits were hard to break.

彼の根強い習慣は壊すのが難しかった。

C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

シニシズム

Meaning

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

Example

His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.

彼のシニシズムは、誰かを信頼するのを難しくしていた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

実現不可能

Meaning

Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.

Example

The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.

高額なコストのため、このプロジェクトは実現不可能と見なされました。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞

Meaning

expressions of praise or approval

Example

The scientist received plaudits from the international community.

その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

競技, 挑戦

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

彼女は現職に対して選挙に挑戦することを決定しました。

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。

A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

しかし

Meaning

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said

Example

The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.

旅は長かった; しかし、それは楽しかった。

A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

ユニット

Meaning

an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity

Example

Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.

生産ラインの各ユニットは慎重にテストされます。

C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

不貞

Meaning

the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity

Example

His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.

彼の不貞は結婚の終わりをもたらした。

C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する

Meaning

to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt

Example

The factory waste befouled the river.

工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。

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 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

コスモポリタン

Meaning

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

Example

He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.

彼は広範な旅行のおかげで、コスモポリタン的な視点を持っています。

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示する

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

彼女の口調は、彼女が怒っていることを示唆しているようでした。

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

あなたの星座は何ですか？

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す

Meaning

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

Example

He bethought himself of the promise he had made.

彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。

C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

怒り, 激怒

Meaning

intense anger or rage

Example

The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.

新しい政策は従業員の怒りを引き起こした。

C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者

Meaning

a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study

Example

The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.

学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反意語

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ は ‘cold’ の反意語です。

C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

刺繍布

Meaning

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread

Example

She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しいブロケイドのドレスを着ていました。

A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

所有する

Meaning

to possess something; belonging to oneself

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the city.

彼女は市内に美しい家を持っています。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

静けさ

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

彼女は都市で何年も過ごした後、田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

火曜日

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

私たちは火曜日に会議を予定しています。

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき

Meaning

To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.

Example

He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.

彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。

A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

重要

Meaning

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Example

Important steps must be taken to address pollution.

汚染に対処するためには重要なステップを踏む必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

小さな波

Meaning

a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium

Example

The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.

池は風によって引き起こされた小さな波によってのみ乱されました。

C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

再分配

Meaning

The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.

Example

The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.

政府は不平等を減らすために再分配政策を導入しました。

A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

上

Meaning

towards a higher position or level

Example

He climbed up the ladder quickly.

彼はすばやくはしごを上った。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

雇用不適格

Meaning

Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment

Example

Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.

彼の犯罪歴のため、ほとんどの会社で雇用不適格と見なされた。

C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

巧妙さや騙しで物を得る

Meaning

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

Example

He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.

彼はVIPゲストだと偽って無料チケットを手に入れた。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。

C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警戒

Meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Example

Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.

サイバーセキュリティでは、継続的な警戒が必要です。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

モスク

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

彼らは金曜日の祈りのためにモスクに集まりました。

C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

ガラス職人

Meaning

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

Example

The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.

ガラス職人は家の壊れた窓を修理しました。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

バイク

Meaning

a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every day.

彼は毎日バイクで仕事に行きます。

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。

B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸いにも

Meaning

by good luck; luckily

Example

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.

幸いにも、事故で誰も怪我をしませんでした。

A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

キリン

Meaning

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

Example

The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.

キリンは高い木の葉に届くために首を伸ばしました。

C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

宗教的な衣装

Meaning

a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services

Example

The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.

司祭は儀式中に金色の聖衣を着ていた。

A1 verb /send/

send

送る

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

詳細な情報を含むメールを送ります。

C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交差する

Meaning

to cross or pass through each other

Example

The two roads intersect at the city center.

二つの道路は市内中心で交差する。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

巻き込む

Meaning

to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation

Example

The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.

その政治家は大規模な汚職スキャンダルに巻き込まれました。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。

C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

おしゃべりな

Meaning

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

Example

The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.

おしゃべりな子供は、終わりのない物語で皆を楽しませた。

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 /kraʊd/

crowd

群衆

Meaning

a large number of people gathered together

Example

A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.

コンサートを見るために大きな群衆が集まりました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外皮

Meaning

A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.

Example

The snake sheds its integument as it grows.

ヘビは成長するにつれて外皮を脱ぎます。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年記念

Meaning

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

Example

The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.

学校は百年記念を盛大なイベントで祝いました。

C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

情熱または熱意

Meaning

Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.

Example

He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.

彼は会社のビジョンについて熱心に話しました。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

残余

Meaning

Remaining after the greater part has gone.

Example

The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.

患者は手術後に残余の痛みを感じました。

C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する

Meaning

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

Example

She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.

彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。

B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

インフラストラクチャー

Meaning

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Example

Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.

デジタルインフラストラクチャーは将来の進歩にとって不可欠です。

B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。

C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

震える

Meaning

shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness

Example

Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.

彼女の声は震えていました、彼女がスピーチをした時。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体；地球；地球の球形モデル

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。

C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲

Meaning

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

Example

The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.

ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。

A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

記憶

Meaning

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information

Example

She has an excellent memory for faces and names.

彼女は顔や名前を覚えるのが得意です。

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖やその他の水域における栄養素の過剰

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

過剰な肥料は湖におけるユートロフィケーションを引き起こします。

C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体格

Meaning

the form, size, and development of a person's body

Example

He has an athletic physique due to years of training.

彼は長年のトレーニングでアスリートのような体格を持っています。

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

不足; 必要

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

干ばつの影響を受けた地域では、新鮮な水が不足しています。

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静かな

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

水は静かで、空を反射していた。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

殻

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

砲兵は敵の陣地に弾丸を発射しました。

C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

アッベッサ (修道院の女性院長)

Meaning

the woman in charge of a convent of nuns

Example

The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.

アッベッサは修道院に訪問者を迎えました。

C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

田舎者; 田舎の人

Meaning

unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin

Example

He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.

彼は小さな町で育ったため、田舎者のアクセントがあった。

B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在

Meaning

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive

Example

Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

科学者たちは他の惑星で生命の存在の証拠を探しています。

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

装飾モールディング

Meaning

A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

Example

The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.

木製のモールディングが部屋にクラシックな印象を与えました。

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。

A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

風船

Meaning

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

Example

The children played with a red balloon at the party.

子供たちはパーティーで赤い風船で遊んでいました。

意見の相違

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。