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。

C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草の根

Meaning

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

Example

She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.

彼女はムレティでハーブティーを作り、喉の痛みを和らげました。

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。

C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

直接的または厳しい言葉の代わりに使われる穏やかで間接的な言葉

Meaning

A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.

Example

The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".

'亡くなった'という言葉は'死んだ'のユーフェミズムです。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。

B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者

Meaning

a man who is engaged to be married

Example

Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.

サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

乾燥した

Meaning

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Example

The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.

博物館は乾燥した植物標本を展示した。

C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽

Meaning

To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.

Example

Birds molt their feathers once a year.

鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

場所

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

公園でピクニックをするための素晴らしい場所を見つけました。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

密林; ジャングル;

Meaning

a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle

Example

The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.

探検家は3日間アマゾンの密林で迷子になりました。

C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

中傷

Meaning

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

Example

He cast an aspersion on her character.

彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

Example

The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.

特定の商品の取引は国際法の下で合法です。

B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用

Meaning

the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

Example

The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.

辞書は難しい言葉の正しい使い方を説明しています。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同義語

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

Example

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

‘Effect’ と ‘Effective’ は同義語です。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

微細な

Meaning

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

Example

The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.

そのエラーは非常に微細で、結果に影響を与えることはありませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな

Meaning

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

Example

The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.

そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

居心地の良い

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

雨の日に小さな居心地の良いカフェで座っていました。

A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

怪我

Meaning

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Example

He suffered a serious injury during the football match.

彼はサッカーの試合中に重傷を負った。

C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

実験

Meaning

The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Example

Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.

実験は革新的な製品を生み出します。

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛乳

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

子供たちは強い骨のために牛乳を飲む必要があります。

C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

宗教的な修行として孤独に生きる人；社会から退く人

Meaning

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society

Example

The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

その老いたハーミットは文明から遠く離れた山の中の小さな小屋で一人で暮らしていた。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

論争; 意見の対立

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

新しい政策は市民の間で大きな論争を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。

B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

貨物船

Meaning

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Example

The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.

貨物船は、電子機器で満載のコンテナを海を越えて運びました。

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

現実的

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

彼女はプロジェクトのコストの現実的な見積もりを出した。

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸留

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

蒸留はアルコール飲料の製造によく使用されます。

C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官

Meaning

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

Example

The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

終わらせる

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

彼女は夕食前に宿題を終わらせた。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

背教者

Meaning

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Example

He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.

彼は自分のコミュニティの信仰を捨てた後、背教者と呼ばれた。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自己認識

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自己認識は、自己の感情や行動を理解するのに役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。

B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

適切

Meaning

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

Example

The food was adequate for the small group.

食べ物は小さなグループにとって適切でした。

C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断

Meaning

A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.

Example

The show returned after a long hiatus.

ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

選択的

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

大学には新入生のための選択的な入学プロセスがあります。

B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

貿易

Meaning

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

Example

Trade agreements foster economic development.

貿易協定は経済発展を促進します。

C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

発掘する

Meaning

To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.

Example

Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.

考古学者たちはサイトで古代の遺物を発掘した。

A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

並べ替える

Meaning

to arrange or categorize something

Example

Please sort the files by date.

ファイルを日付順にソートしてください。

C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

コラムニスト

Meaning

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

Example

The columnist wrote an article about climate change.

コラムニストは気候変動に関する記事を書きました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

贅沢主義者

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

その百万長者は真の贅沢主義者で、快適さと楽しみだけを求めて生きていました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

ビザ

Meaning

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

Example

She applied for a visa to study abroad.

彼女は留学するためにビザを申請しました。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

反抗的な, 不従順な

Meaning

stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

Example

The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.

その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。

A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

帰る

Meaning

to come or go back to a place; to give back

Example

I will return home tomorrow.

私は明日家に帰ります。

A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

タクシー

Meaning

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

Example

We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.

私たちはレストランにタクシーで行きました。

C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

権利や財産の譲渡

Meaning

The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.

Example

The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.

条約の結果、土地は隣国に譲渡されました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

意志的

Meaning

Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.

Example

The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.

その条約は両国間の意志的な合意のもとで署名されました。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。

C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

スパイ活動

Meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

Example

The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.

そのエージェントは国家に対するスパイ活動の容疑で逮捕されました。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

勇敢な; 英雄的な

Meaning

showing courage or determination; brave and heroic

Example

The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.

その勇敢な兵士は国を守るために勇敢に戦いました。

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

流行の

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

彼女はモディッシュな服を着て、みんなの注目を集めていました。

B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。

C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

急成長

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

急成長しているテクノロジー業界は、多くの投資家を引き付けました。

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

見下す

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

彼の見下すような口調は観客を不快にさせた。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流

Meaning

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Example

The tributary joins the main river near the city.

支流は都市の近くで本流と合流します。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

茶色

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

彼女は太陽の光で輝く美しい茶色の目を持っています。

Meaning

A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

Example

The family owned a large estate in the countryside.

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員が嵐を乗り越えて船を操縦した。

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

あなたの星座は何ですか？

C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

住めない

Meaning

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

Example

Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.

急速な都市化は都市を住めない場所にする可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました

C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング

Meaning

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

Example

Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.

多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。

C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

目を見開いて見る

Meaning

to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder

Example

The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.

観光客は高い摩天楼を驚きながら見つめていた。

C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

シエラクラブ

Meaning

An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.

Example

John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.

ジョン・ミューアは1892年にシエラクラブを設立し、野生地帯を保護しました。

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ランブータン

Meaning

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

Example

The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

ランブータンは毛皮のような皮で怖そうに見えますが、中はとても甘いです。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。

A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

クリスマス

Meaning

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

Example

Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.

家族は喜びと愛を持ってクリスマスを祝うために集まります。

C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

恐れさせる

Meaning

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

Example

The violent scene horrified the audience.

暴力的な場面が観客を恐れさせた。

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。

B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不正義

Meaning

Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.

Example

The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.

物語は一般の人々が直面する不正義を描いています。

C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。

B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

理解できる

Meaning

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

Example

Her reaction was understandable given the situation.

その反応は状況を考慮すると理解できるものでした。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない

Meaning

Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Example

He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.

彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

腕

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

彼女は質問するために腕を上げました。

C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

終わらせる / スコッチウイスキー

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

Example

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

報告書は合併の噂を終わらせました。

C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔

Meaning

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

Example

His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.

彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

認める

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

彼は教師に自分の間違いを認めなければならなかった。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

祝宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

結婚式の祝宴には両家の文化からの伝統的な料理が含まれていました。

C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

空腹で; 欲張って; 熱心に

Meaning

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

Example

The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.

犬は数時間食べていなかった後、空腹で食べました。

A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

制作

Meaning

the process of manufacturing or creating something

Example

The production of this film took over a year.

この映画の制作には1年以上かかりました。

C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

だらりと座る

Meaning

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

Example

He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.

長い仕事の後で、彼はソファにだらりと座った。

C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

変動する

Meaning

To regularly increase or decrease.

Example

Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.

株価は市場の状況によって変動します。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

残念ながら

Meaning

used to express regret or disappointment about something

Example

Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.

残念ながら、私たちのピクニックには天気が悪かった。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的

Meaning

Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.

Example

The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.

政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。

A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

意味; 目的

Meaning

What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose

Example

The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.

教師は生徒たちに難しい単語の意味を説明しました。

C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

ロイヤルベンガルタイガー

Meaning

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Example

The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.

ロイヤルベンガルタイガーはスンダルバンスの象徴的な種です。

C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

Example

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

やせ衰えた

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

そのやせ衰えた犬は放置された家から救出されました。

C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

食べられる

Meaning

An item of food that can be eaten.

Example

The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.

ピクニックバスケットにはおいしい食べられる食べ物が詰まっていた。

B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

企業/コーポレートに関連する

Meaning

relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body

Example

Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.

企業の社会的責任は現代のビジネスにとって重要です。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不親切な

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店のオーナーは新しい客に不親切なようだった。

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自伝

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

彼女は自分の成功への道のりを綴った自伝を出版しました。

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘

Meaning

a noisy fight in a public place

Example

A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.

夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。

C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者

Meaning

a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal

Example

The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.

炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。

B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装した

Meaning

equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The bank was robbed by armed men.

銀行は武装した男たちに襲われた。

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

ヘイ

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

ヘイ、今日はどうしてる？