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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。
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 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。
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。
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 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海軍
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
海軍は敵の攻撃から国の海岸線を守った
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

次
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。
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。
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 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 /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。
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新規性
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
発明の新規性が投資家を引き付けました。
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。
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。
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 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。
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 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 /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 /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。
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 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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

ネオラテン
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
多くの科学的な名前はネオラテンから派生しています。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

名付ける
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
彼らは赤ちゃんにサラという名前を付けることに決めました。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

ノミネーション
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
彼女の賞へのノミネーションは、皆を驚かせました。
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。
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。
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。
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.
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。
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

遊牧
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
部族はノマディックなライフスタイルを送っていた。
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。
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 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

規範的
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
その研究は文化的な行動の規範的側面に焦点を当てました。
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。
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 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 /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 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。
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.
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 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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 /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。
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！
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

ニュースレター
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
その会社は毎週社員にニュースレターを送ります。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
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 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 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.
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。
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 /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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神経学的
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
瞑想は精神的健康に対して積極的な神経学的影響を与えます。
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
彼女の国籍はカナダのもので、フランスで生まれました。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

吐き気
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
ボートの動きがひどいナウジアを引き起こしました。
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然愛好家
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
自然愛好家は、その美しい景色のためにサジェックバレーを訪れることがよくあります。
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 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

吐き気を催す
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
腐った食べ物は彼をすぐに吐き気を催させました。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

無音の; 完全に静かな
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
彼女は赤ちゃんを起こさないように、無音で家の中を歩きました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

近く
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
最寄りのガソリンスタンドは近くにあります。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

ネックライン
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
そのドレスには美しいV字型のネックラインがあります。
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

言葉やスピーチを使用せずに、ジェスチャー、ボディランゲージ、または顔の表情を通じて伝達される。
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
ノンバーバルキューは言葉と同じくらい重要です。
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。
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。
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 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。