A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

きれいで整理された; よく整理された; 丁寧に作られた

Meaning

clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done

Example

Her room is always neat and organized.

彼女の部屋はいつもきれいで整理整頓されています。

B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

ネクタイ

Meaning

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

Example

He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.

彼は重要な会議の前にネクタイを調整した。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

素早い

Meaning

Quick and light in movement or thought.

Example

The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.

ダンサーの素早いステップが観客を感動させた。

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。

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。

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 /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

近所

Meaning

a district or area around or near a particular place

Example

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.

私は静かな近所で育ちました。

A1 verb /niːd/

need

必要

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

私は宿題に助けが必要です。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

それにもかかわらず

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

雨が降っていましたが、それにもかかわらず、彼らはハイキングに行きました。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

切り込み

Meaning

A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.

Example

He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.

彼は日数を記録するために棒に切り込みを入れました。

C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻リング

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose

Example

She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.

彼女は誕生日に小さな金の鼻リングをもらった。

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。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

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！

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 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 /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。

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 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 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。

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

栄養

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

良い栄養は健康的な生活にとって重要です。

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。

C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

北へ

Meaning

towards the north; in a northerly direction

Example

The birds migrate northwards in spring.

鳥たちは春に北へ移動します。

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

洪水の後、町は正常な状態を取り戻すために奮闘しました。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

ほとんど; ほぼ;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

今朝、バスをほとんど逃しそうになった。

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。

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。

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新造語

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

インターネットは「セルフィー」や「ハッシュタグ」などの多くの新造語を生み出しました。

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近い

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

学校は私の家の近くにあります。

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。

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

番号

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

彼女は私に自分の電話番号を教えてくれました。

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

首

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。

B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敵 / ライバル

Meaning

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

Example

For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.

何年もの間、彼は同僚を自分の敵だと思っていた。

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.

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。

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。

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

またはない

Meaning

used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

Example

He didn't call, nor did he send a message.

彼は電話をかけなかったし、メッセージも送らなかった。

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。

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 /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

吐き気を感じる

Meaning

feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness

Example

The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.

腐った食べ物の匂いが彼女に吐き気を感じさせた。

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 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

迷惑; 不便;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建設の絶え間ない騒音は本当の迷惑です。

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。

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。

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九

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。

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

無邪気

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

彼女は詐欺師の話を信じるには無邪気すぎた。

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

夜

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 /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

虚無主義

Meaning

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

Example

The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.

哲学者はニヒリズムを推進したとして批判されました。

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 /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。

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 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 /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 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

触れると痛みを引き起こす植物

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

Example

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

彼は不注意でイラクサに触れて鋭い痛みを感じた。

C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明

Meaning

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

Example

Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.

方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。

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。

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 /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning

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

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

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。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 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 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 /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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

軽いシルクの寝間着

Meaning

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

Example

She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.

彼女は寝る前にシルクのネグリジェを着ていました。

B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

ノミネートする

Meaning

to propose someone for a position or award

Example

The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

委員会は彼女を賞にノミネートすることに決めました。

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。

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。

C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自己愛

Meaning

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.

Example

His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.

彼の過度な自己愛は、他人に共感するのを難しくした。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。

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。

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

語り手

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

語り手は複雑なプロットを通じて観客を導きました。

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。

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。

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

騒音

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

建設現場からの騒音は非常に迷惑でした。

C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下の

Meaning

situated down or below; lower

Example

They explored the nether regions of the cave.

彼らは洞窟の下の地域を探索した。

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

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。

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.

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

国際試合の前に国歌が演奏された。

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。

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 /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

申請が承認されると通知が届きます。

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 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

曖昧な; 不明瞭な; 霧のような

Meaning

vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy

Example

His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.

彼の未来の計画は依然として曖昧で不明確です。

C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

Example

Scientists study neural connections in the brain.

C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去勢する

Meaning

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.

Example

They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.

彼らは、もっと子猫が生まれないように、猫を去勢することに決めました。

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。

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 /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

へその緒

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

赤ちゃんのへその緒は1週間後に取れました。

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。

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。