C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

Example

The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.

C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒い; ひんやり; 動きが速くて敏捷

Meaning

cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement

Example

It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.

今日は外がかなり寒いので、ジャケットを着るべきです。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

シラミの卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

先生は子供の髪の毛にシラミの卵を見つけました。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

養育, 促進, 発展

Meaning

The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.

Example

A nurturing environment helps children thrive.

ナーチャリング環境は子供たちが成長するのを助けます。

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

上手に

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

彼女はみんなが理解できるように上手に説明した。

A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

ネットワーク

Meaning

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

Example

She built a strong professional network.

彼女は強力なプロフェッショナルネットワークを作り上げた。

C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

教会の中央部

Meaning

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

Example

The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.

合唱団は教会のネイヴで美しく歌いました。

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

新聞

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

私は毎朝新聞を読みます。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

物語的な; 描写的な; 物語を語る

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

その小説の物語的な構造はかなり複雑でした。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙な

Meaning

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.

Example

His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.

彼の小説の分析は非常に微妙でした。

C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜香木

Meaning

a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers

Example

The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.

夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

うなずく

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

彼女は提案に同意してうなずいた。

A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

いいえ

Meaning

used to give a negative response or to show disagreement

Example

She said no to the invitation.

彼女は招待状を断った。

C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

結婚式の

Meaning

Relating to marriage or weddings.

Example

The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.

そのカップルは喜びと共に結婚式の準備をしました。

B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

ネイティブ

Meaning

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

Example

He is a native speaker of Bengali.

彼はベンガル語のネイティブスピーカーです。

A1 adjective /njuː/

new

新しい

Meaning

recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before

Example

He bought a new car yesterday.

彼は昨日新しい車を買いました。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭い; 限定された; 狭まった

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

その狭い道は2台の車が通るにはほとんど十分な広さがありませんでした。

A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北

Meaning

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

Example

We traveled north to reach the mountains.

私たちは山に到達するために北へ向かって旅しました。

C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

ケチ

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

Example

He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.

彼はまともなチップを置くにはあまりにケチだった。

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

どこにも

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

私はあらゆる場所を探しましたが、鍵はどこにも見つかりませんでした。

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

嫌な

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

彼は彼女のドレスについて嫌なコメントをしました。

C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

否定的な発言

Meaning

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

Example

His constant naysaying discouraged the team.

彼の絶え間ない否定的な発言はチームをがっかりさせました。

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市場のニッチ、専門分野、ターゲット市場

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

適切なニッチを見つけることが、成功するビジネスの鍵です。

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。

C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

修道院

Meaning

A convent or building where nuns live and work.

Example

She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.

彼女は精神的な実践に人生を捧げるために修道院に参加することを決めました。

C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

縁故主義

Meaning

the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics

Example

The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.

その会社は採用活動においてネポティズムを行っていると非難された。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。

B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

ノスタルジア

Meaning

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Example

Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.

古い歌を聞くと、ノスタルジアで満たされます。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

不注意な

Meaning

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention

Example

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.

不注意な運転手が重大な事故を引き起こした。

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名前

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

家族の名前は家系図に書かれています。

A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

必要

Meaning

Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

Example

Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.

厳格な規制は秩序を維持するために必要です。

C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning

To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.

Example

The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北部の

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

その国の北部は寒冷な気候で知られています。

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非営利の

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

彼女は無料教育を提供する非営利団体で働いています。

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

ネットワーキング

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

ネットワーキングはキャリア開発にとって重要です。

A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

通常

Meaning

in the usual way; under normal circumstances

Example

I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.

私は通常毎日午前7時に起きます。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小説 / 新しい

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

彼女は週末に歴史小説を読んで過ごしました。

B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

廃棄物管理は環境の持続可能性にとって必要不可欠です。

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

小潮

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

ニープタイドの間、水位の変化は最小限です。

C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能

Meaning

suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated

Example

The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.

その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

核形成

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

水滴は空気中の小さな粒子の周りで核を形成し始めました。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

いたずら

Meaning

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

Example

The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.

いたずらな子供がクレヨンで壁に絵を描きました。

A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

甥

Meaning

the son of one’s brother or sister

Example

My nephew is studying at the university.

私の甥は大学で勉強しています。

C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

否定

Meaning

The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.

Example

The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.

理論は伝統的な信念の否定に基づいています。

C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning

Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.

Example

He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.

C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪悪な、犯罪者、または道徳的に悪い

Meaning

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Example

The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.

警察は投資家を欺こうとする邪悪な陰謀を暴露しました。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

漁師は網を海に投げた。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

顕著な

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

彼女はプロジェクトに顕著な貢献をしました。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修道女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

その修道女は地元のカトリック学校で教えていました。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

困惑させる

Meaning

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

Example

The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.

予期しない質問がスピーカーを困惑させたようだ。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

姪

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

非居住者

Meaning

a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently

Example

Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.

非居住者の学生は、しばしば高い学費を支払います。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

ネオペイガニズム

Meaning

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

Example

Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.

ネオペイガニズムは、人々が主流の宗教に代わる精神的な選択肢を探しているため、人気を集めています。

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。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

ニヒリスト

Meaning

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

Example

He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.

彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

合意に達するための議論; 交渉

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

二社間の交渉は数週間続きました。

C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

蜜

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

蝶々は花からネクターを飲みます。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

未婚女性

Meaning

of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage

Example

The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.

村はその未婚女性たちが踊る祭りを祝っていました。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

交渉する

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

彼らはサプライヤーと公平な取引を交渉した。

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

numeration

数え方

Meaning

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

Example

The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.

先生は学生たちに数え方の基本を説明しました。

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

養育

Meaning

the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development

Example

Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.

良い育て方は自然と養育の両方を含みます。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

栄養

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

適切な栄養は子供の発達に不可欠です。

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。

C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束

Meaning

a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration

Example

She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.

彼女は式典に新鮮なバラの花束を持って行った。

A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

隣人; 近く

Meaning

a person who lives near or next to another person

Example

My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.

私の隣人はとても親切で役に立ちます。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神経保護

Meaning

Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.

Example

Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.

オメガ-3脂肪酸は神経保護効果があります。

C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

軽くつねる

Meaning

to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly

Example

The cold wind nipped at my face.

冷たい風が私の顔を軽くつねった。

C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

法則に関連する

Meaning

Relating to laws, rules, or systems.

Example

The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.

哲学者は自然法則のノミックな必要性について議論しました。

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

かろうじて; 辛うじて

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

彼女は事故をかろうじて避けた。

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

ナノテクノロジー

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

ナノテクノロジーは医療治療の進歩を促進しています。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足

Meaning

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Example

Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.

土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。

A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

神経質な, 緊張した

Meaning

feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated

Example

She felt nervous before her job interview.

彼女は面接の前に緊張していた。

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

多数の; たくさんの; 豊富な

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

定期的な運動には数多くの利点があります。

A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

Example

She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

栄養価の高い

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

栄養価の高い食べ物を摂ることは、健康を保つのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

未熟なまたは新しい官僚によって運営される政府

Meaning

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

Example

The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.

突然の革命は未経験のリーダーたちによるネオクラシーを生み出した。

C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

鼻音の

Meaning

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.

Example

He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.

風邪で彼は鼻声で話した。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

決して

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

私はこんなに美しい夕日を決して見たことがありません。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

栄養素

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物は成長のために土壌から栄養素を吸収します。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

銀行の国有化は経済の安定を目指して行われました。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

騒々しく

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場で騒がしく遊んでいました。

B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

全国的に

Meaning

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

Example

The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.

その政策は、すべての市民に平等な利益を確保するため、全国的に実施された。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

夜の始まり

Meaning

the time when night begins; dusk

Example

They decided to return home before nightfall.

彼らは夜の始まり前に家に帰ることに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

新石器時代の

Meaning

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.

Example

Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.

新石器時代のコミュニティは農業を行い、動物を飼いならし始めた。

B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

ナビゲーション

Meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Example

GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.

GPS技術は自動運転車のナビゲーションを改善しました。

C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

ノンブレイキングスペース

Meaning

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

Example

Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.

HTMLで改行しないスペースを追加するために を使用します。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

視野が狭い

Meaning

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

Example

His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.

彼の視野が狭いため、新しいアイデアを受け入れることができませんでした。

C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非言語

Meaning

Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words

Example

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.

非言語の合図は効果的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要な役割を果たします。

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

隣人

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

私の隣人は私が砂糖がなくなった時、砂糖を貸してくれました。

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

ゼロ; 何もない

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。

A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

国民の

Meaning

relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government

Example

The national anthem was played at the ceremony.

国歌は式典で演奏されました。

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

彼は鋭い鼻を持っており、遠くから物の匂いを嗅ぐことができる。

C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

必要とする

Meaning

To make something necessary or unavoidable.

Example

The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.

激しい雨はイベントのキャンセルを避けられないものにしました。

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

何もない

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

彼女は心配することは何もない。

C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ

Meaning

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land

Example

The newt swam gracefully in the pond.

イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。

A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

麺

Meaning

long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food

Example

She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食に野菜入りの麺を作った。

C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

月下香

Meaning

a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent

Example

The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

月下香の花が甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

無視する

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

勉強中に健康を無視しないでください。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

ノマド

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

砂漠はかつて動物を飼うことで生きていたノマドの家だった。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

空の星は数えられません。

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

訃報

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

その新聞は、その年に亡くなった著名な人物のネクロロジーを発表しました。

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

彼女は誰かが彼女を追っているという奇妙な概念を持っていた。

C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

論理的に関連しない発言

Meaning

a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement

Example

His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.

予算の議論中、彼の天気に関するコメントは完全に論理的に関連しない発言だった。

C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

苛立たしい

Meaning

Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.

Example

The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.

苛立たしい規則は労働者たちを苛立たせました。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑

Meaning

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.

Example

He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.

彼は奇妙なコメントに困惑して立ち尽くしていた。

C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

ロープ

Meaning

a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare

Example

The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.

カウボーイは野生の馬を捕まえるためにロープを作りました。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。

C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

ナツメグ

Meaning

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

Example

The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.

レシピにはカスタードに風味を加えるために、小さじ1杯のナツメグが必要でした。

C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

栄養

Meaning

Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.

Example

The soil provides nutriment to the plants.

土壌は植物に栄養を提供します。

A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

どちらも〜ない

Meaning

used to connect two negative alternatives

Example

Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.

マネージャーもアシスタントも会議に出席できなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

不快な臭い; 有害または不快な

Meaning

having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.

ゴミからの不快な臭いが、みんなを鼻を押さえさせました。

B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート

Meaning

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

Example

The GPS helps navigate complex routes.

GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

バカ

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え！