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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。
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。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

ニュース
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
嵐に関するニュースはすぐに広まりました。
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。
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 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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

ナレーション
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
映画のナレーションは有名な俳優によって行われました。
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 /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。
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

誰もいない
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
誰もその試験に合格しませんでした。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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！
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。
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 /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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

貨幣学の
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
彼は世界中からの珍しいコインの収集を持っています。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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 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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ネックレス
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しいダイヤモンドのネックレスをしていました。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

栄養価が高い
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
オーガニック食品は、加工食品よりも栄養価が高いことがよくあります。
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 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 /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

神経痛
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
患者は顔に神経痛を抱えています。
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。
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 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.
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然に
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
彼女は数学で自然に優れている。
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 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

原子力
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
その国は原子力エネルギーを開発しています。
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

11月
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
11月は冬が始まる前で、涼しく静かなことが多い。
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。
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 /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。
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.
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。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

小説
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
作者は彼女の次のシリーズのプレビューとして小説を発表しました。
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 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 /ˈnæti/

natty

おしゃれ
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然な
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
彼女は料理に自然な食材を使うのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

ニッケル
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
彼は地面でニッケルを見つけた。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

裸; 衣服なし; 暴露された; 無防備
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
その状況についての裸の真実は、皆を驚かせました。
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 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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

針
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。
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海軍
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
彼は大学を卒業した後、海軍に入隊した。
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神経伝達物質
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
セロトニンとドーパミンは気分に影響を与える主要な神経伝達物質です。
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

発展途上の
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
発展途上の技術が産業を革新しています。
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。
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。
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代の墓地
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
考古学者たちは古代都市のネクロポリスで遺物を発見しました。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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 /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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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 ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

物語のスタイル
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
ディケンズの物語のスタイルは魅力的で感情的です。
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 /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。
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

高貴さ; 高い階級
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
彼は敵を許すことで大きな高貴さを示しました。
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。
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。
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 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 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。