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A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

近く; 近所
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
近くに食料品店があります。
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

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 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
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 /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化する
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
政府は関係を正常化するための措置を取った。
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

困窮した; 貧しい; 必要がある
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
チャリティは冬に困窮している家族を助けます。
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。
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。
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

ブラッククミン
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にブラッククミンの種を振りかけてから焼きます。
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。
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!
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑した
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
彼女は彼の突然の決断に完全に困惑していました。
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

正午
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
会議は正午に始まります。
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

素晴らしい; 良い; 魅力的な
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに素敵なドレスを着て行きました。
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
通知をオフにして集中を保つ。
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
彼女は首に美しいネックレスをしていた。
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

神経症
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
彼の神経症は社会的な相互作用を困難にした。
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

ネガティブ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
彼女は今後のプロジェクトに対してネガティブな態度を持っていた。
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

ナプキン
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
彼女は夕食を始める前に、膝の上にナプキンを置きました。
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

ノートする
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
講義中に重要な点をノートしてください。
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

悪夢
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
試験は準備不足の学生にとって完全な悪夢でした。
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。
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
その国は独立記念日を誇りを持って祝いました。
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

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。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

無価値
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
彼の努力は無価値で、結果を変えることはなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

ナフタ
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
工場は工業用途のためにナフタの樽を保管していました。
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。
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。
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
彼女はコレクションに9冊の本を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

無視できる
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
この薬の副作用は無視できるほどです。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神経認知的
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
睡眠不足により神経認知的機能が低下する。
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非営利団体
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
彼女は子供たちを助ける非営利団体で働いています。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

最近
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
彼女は最近家をリフォームしました。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

特徴のない
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
彼は町の外れにある特徴のないアパートに住んでいます。
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
原子核は陽子で構成されています。
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
次の電車は午前9時に出発します。
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。
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

初心者
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
プログラミングの初心者として、彼女はよくメンターに指導を求めていた。
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 /nuːd/

nude

ヌード
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
アーティストはヌードモデルを描きました。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
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。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

無関心
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
無関心な親は子供を何時間も一人で放置した。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

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。
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国規模
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
キャンペーンは全国的な支持を得ました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

ノミネートされた人
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
彼女は最優秀女優賞のノミネートされた人でした。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
彼女はボタンを縫うために針に糸を通しました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

保育園
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
彼女は保育園で働いており、赤ちゃんの世話をしています。
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

壊死
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
医師は、患者の傷が壊死の兆候を示していると説明しました。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海軍の
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
その国は海軍防衛に多額の投資をしました。
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

非協力
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
非協力運動は勢いを得た。
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小説家
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
その小説家は新しい本を書くために何年も費やしました。
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。
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。
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
医師は鼻孔のそれぞれをブロックがないか調べました。
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

ナプキン
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
彼女は食事の前に膝の上にナプキンを置きました。
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 noun /nʌt/

nut

ナッツ
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
彼女はピーナッツを食べました、それはナッツの一種です。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

看護
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
彼女は医療専門職になるために看護学を学んでいます。
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
彼女は夜に散歩するのが好きです。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

ヒナ
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
母鳥は空腹のヒナに虫を与えました。
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

必然的に; 必ずしも;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
裕福な人々は必ずしも幸せではありません。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神経科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
ニューロサイエンティフィックな研究は、記憶の保持を理解するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

交渉可能
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
提供された給与は交渉可能です。
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

記号法
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
先生は代数方程式で使用される記号法を説明しました。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

無効にする
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
裁判所は契約を無効にすることを決定しました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

隣接した; 近接した; 隣国の
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
私たちは貿易のために隣国をよく訪れます。
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。
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

栄養を与える
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
良い本は心を栄養します。
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。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。
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。
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
中立は意思決定において信頼を育みます。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

名も無き; 匿名の; 不明の; 未確認の
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
名も無き恐怖が彼を一晩中追い詰めた。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
化学的命名法は初心者には理解するのが難しい場合があります。
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

肘で軽く押す
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
会議中、彼女は彼を静かにさせるために軽く肘で押した。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

ノーベル賞
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

初心者
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
初心者のドライバーとして、彼女は道路で非常に慎重でした。
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

すなわち; 特に;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
三つの都市、すなわちパリ、ロンドン、ローマが訪問されました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

顕著な
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
掲示板の通知が学校の閉鎖を発表しました。
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。
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 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

今どき; 現在
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
現在、人々はオンラインショッピングを好む。
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。
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

ナルシシスト
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
みんな彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼はナルシシストだったから。
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

過失
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
事故は運転手の不注意によって引き起こされました。
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非戦闘員
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
赤十字のスタッフは紛争で非戦闘員として扱われました。
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
うさぎはにんじんをかじった。